TEMPORARY HOME STAY
The International Student Center recognizes
the need for temporary housing for international students when they arrive for
the spring semester. In some cases, the newcomers may be able to find temporary
housing with friends or through one of the international student associations
or their departments. However, if a newcomer cannot arrange for temporary housing,
then the community group, Helping International Students (HIS) will attempt
to find a family that will
open their homes to one or two new international students. HIS is a church-based
Christian group. More information about HIS can be viewed at www.kansas.net/~his/.
Home stays for the Fall 2008 will be from August 13, 2008 to August 23, 2008. The international student will be expected to make arrangements for permanent housing by August 22, 2008. There will be no extensions to the home stay.
There will be no charge for the home stays. The host family has volunteered to take in an international student.
Each host family will be expected to provide one meal per day for their guest. The meal provided will be at the discretion of the host family. In other words, it will be for the family to decide whether that meal be breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The host family will have a separate room for their guest(s). In no case shall a guest share a room with another member of the family. However, if the room has two beds, the student may share a room with another international student if the family chooses to host 2 students.
The host family is not expected to provide transportation
for the student unless the family
chooses to do so. The international student will be expected to make his/her
own arrangements for transportation around Manhattan and to campus. The student
may contact the International Coordinating Council, or their student association
for assistance with transportation. (See International
Student Associations)
There will be no expectation of a continuing relationship between the student and the host family after August 23, 2008. It will be up to the discretion of the host family to invite the student to the house after that date.
The host family will not provide any financial support to the international student. This is in accordance with INS regulations.
There is no guarantee that a student will be placed with a host family after submitting a request. There is a limited number of home-stays available. It is recommended that you place your request as early as possible.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to HIS at his.manhattan@gmail.com or (785) 537-3988.
If you would like to request a temporary home-stay, please complete and submit the form below.
Deadline for submitting Fall 2008 home-stay application is July 31st, 2008.
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY HOUSING WITH A HOST FAMILY