Host Family Resources

Policies and Handbooks

• All Policies

• Student Handbook 2020-2021

Host and Student Forms and Links

• Monthly Host Family Report Form

• Student Travel Request Form

• 3rd Party Travel Confirmation Form

• Student Arrival Checklist

• Airport Pick Up Procedures for Host with Printable SRS Concierge Sign for Student Pick Up

• House Rules – Standard list of house rules for homestays (PDF)

• Extra Responsibilities for Hosting a Student In High School or Younger

• House Rules Template – House rules document you can edit to suit your household (Word Doc)

• Instructions for Getting Your Background Check with Sterling Volunteers
• Direct Link for Sterling Volunteers
• Get a free SIM card shipped to your home for your student(s) from campusSIMs before they arrive. 

Using the Ameristudent Homestay Management System (HMS)

• Confirming Your Guest’s Upcoming Placement

• Confirming Your Guest Placement as CURRENT after the Guest’s Arrival

• How to Update Bank Details in HMS

• Viewing Your Ledger and Stipend Payments in HMS

• How Host Family Stipends are Calculated for Full Year High School Students

• Tax Questions