Academic Year in America

Host a Foreign Exchange Student

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To apply to host a foreign exchange student, please download the application below. You can either print out the application and complete it by hand, or you may complete the application on your computer before printing out the form.

AYA Host Family Application  

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Completed applications should be sent to:

AYA/AIFS Foundation
River Plaza
9 West Broad Street
Stamford, CT 06902-3788

Applications may also be emailed to ayacompliance@aifs.org or faxed to (203) 399-5259.

To request a copy of the AYA Host Family Application by mail, please request a brochure online, call 1-800-322-HOST(4678) or email aya.info@aifs.org.

Learn more about the application process in the Host Family section.

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Hosting an exchange student has been a wonderful way to teach our children about the diversity of our world.
2009 Host Family
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