About the program
Homestay placement. Referred family lists referrer on their own application (not a separate referrer form). This is a volunteer host program, hosts don't receive a salary, but may claim a monthly tax deduction, and the program covers the student's insurance and support.
Who can host
Referred family must be new to APEX, willing to host, live within a 20-minute radius of an APEX partner school, able to transport the student, and pass background checks. The family lists the referrer on their Homestay Application.
Where APEX (AIEP) places students
Within 20 min of an APEX partner school.
Want to host with APEX (AIEP)? Or find your best fit?
Fill out one quick form. If APEX (AIEP) is the right match for your family, we'll connect you directly and help
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Questions about hosting with APEX (AIEP)
Is APEX (AIEP) a good exchange program to host with?
APEX (AIEP) is an established U.S. exchange organization. Homestay placement. Referred family lists referrer on their own application (not a separate referrer form). This is a volunteer host program, hosts don't receive a salary, but may claim a monthly tax deduction, and the program covers the student's insurance and support. We can tell you whether it's the best fit for your family's location and situation.
What does APEX (AIEP) require of host families?
Referred family must be new to APEX, willing to host, live within a 20-minute radius of an APEX partner school, able to transport the student, and pass background checks. The family lists the referrer on their Homestay Application.
How do I host with APEX (AIEP)?
The simplest way is to get matched through HostFamilyMatch, fill out one form and we'll connect you directly with APEX (AIEP) if they're your best fit, and help with the next steps. It's free.
HostFamilyMatch is independent and not operated by APEX (AIEP). We may be compensated
as an authorized referrer when a family we introduce decides to host, at no cost to you, and it never affects which
program we recommend.
Full disclosure.