TCC Homestay | Host Application

Thank you for your interest in the TCC Homestay Program.

Before submitting the application, please be sure to review the information on the webpage, including the linked Homestay Handbook. Homestay is very rewarding, but also unique so it's good to know what you're getting into!

https://www.tacomacc.edu/costs-admission/admission-process/international/host

We look forward to working with you.

* Please type "N/A" if you do not have answers/information for required fields.

Basic Information

We would like to know your basic information!

Why would you like to host an international student?

First Name

Last Name

Gender

Male

Female

Date of Birth

Occupation

Employer

Home Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email 1

Phone 1

Have you lived or traveled outside the United States?

Yes

No

If yes, please list countries and your experience.

Have you participated in a homestay program before?

Yes

No

If yes, please tell us the organization and your experience.

Government issued photo ID for background check.as JPEG file (either passport or drivers license)

Information about Other Members of the Household

Please provide us information about spouse/partner, children, or anyone else living in the home. We will conduct a background check on anyone who is over 18 years old regardless or relationship.

Please tell us about any others who live in the home.

I am the only one in my home

I have housemate(s) or other non-family members living in the home

Member 1

Adult Household Member 1 First

Adult Household Member 1 Last

Adult Household Member 1 Gender

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Adult Household Member 1 Date of Birth

Adult Household Member 1 Relationship

Add Another Household Member

Member 2

Adult Household Member 2 First

Adult Household Member 2 Last

Adult Household Member 2 Gender

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Adult Household Member 2 Date of Birth

Adult Household Member 2 Relationship

Add Another Household Member

Member 3

Adult Household Member 3 First

Adult Household Member 3 Last

Adult Household Member 3 Gender

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Adult Household Member 3 Date of Birth

Adult Household Member 3 Relationship

Add Another Household Member

Member 4

Adult Household Member 4 First

Adult Household Member 4 Last

Adult Household Member 3 Gender

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Adult Household Member 4 Date of Birth

Adult Household Member 4 Relationship

About Your Household & Preferences

We need to know some basic details to help make good matches for student and host.

Do you prefer to host a female or a male student?

Either

Female

Male

Do you own or rent your own home?

Own, but have HOA or Condo association

Own, no other obligations

Rent

Transportation mean(s) for international students to come to TCC from your home:

By walking from home

On a bus (+ walk to the bus station)

Other

How long is the commute to TCC with public transportation or walking?

Number of bedroom(s) available for student(s)

1

2

3

Are you able to put more than one student in a room?

No

Yes, all rooms

Yes, but not all rooms

How many total students could you host?

Select a Choice

An international student will have her/his own bathroom

International student(s) will share a bathroom with the family

International students will share a bathroom together

Primary language spoken in home

Please note any dietary plans or needs you already follow. Put N/A of none.

Whether or not you follow any specific dietary plan, are you comfortable accommodating students who have dietary needs?

Yes

No

Do any family members smoke?

Yes

No

Would you allow smoking OUTSIDE your home?

Yes

No

Do you have any pets at home?

Yes

No

If you have pets, please specify what kind, how many, and any other details you like (such as indoor vs outdoor, etc)

What is your religion? (Optional)

Please tell us about any other special requests, needs, or considerations. If none, please type N/A.

Expectations regarding the student's participation in activities at home:

Letter to Students:

This letter will be used as your profile to be shown to prospective students along with your family photo.

Please keep the information generic (for example: say "our first daughter" instead of "2 years old daughter" so that you do not have to update your information every year.

Photos

Please note that file sizes are limited and the most common error applicants have is uploading large files. You may need to reduce size and/or resolution of photos.

The "Other Photos" can be anything you want that helps show off your family. If you have multiple rooms, this a good place to add the other rooms. It's also a good place to include photos of other family or friends who don't live in the home, but who the students will still likely meet.

Family Photo

Student's Room

Other Photo 1 (Optional)

Other Photo 2 (Optional)

Other Photo 3 (Optional)

Reference Check

We would like to have 2 professional references who know you as an individual very well. We will contact your references while we process your application at some point.

Reference 1 First

Reference 1 Last

Reference 1 Email

Reference 1 Relationship

Reference 2 First

Reference 2 Last

Reference 2 Email

Reference 2 Relationship

Please agree to the following statements:

I certify that all information given is complete and accurate.

I read the TCC Homestay Handbook and have a good understanding about the TCC Homestay Program Policy.

I give permission to TCC to conduct a background check under the Identification and Criminal History Section of the Child and Abuse Information Act.

I understand that all Short Term programs at this time require Complete Meal plans