Become a Host Family

Your Michigan host family application starts here

This short interest form takes about ten minutes and creates no obligation whatsoever. It simply helps Lisa get to know your family so she can reach out and talk about what hosting could look like for you.

Submit this formTell Lisa a little about your family, your home, and what interests you about hosting.

Lisa reaches outExpect a personal reply within a couple of days — a friendly conversation, not a sales call.

Official screening — only when you're readyThe formal ISE application and background checks come later, entirely at your pace.

Host Family Interest Form

Tell us about your family

Answer what you can — nothing here is set in stone, and "not sure" is always a fine answer.

This is an expression of interest that goes directly to Lisa. The official ISE application, references, and background checks happen later, only if you decide to move forward.

Primary Contact

First name * Last name *

Email * Phone *

Preferred contact method

Household

Street address City * ZIP *

County

Adult 1 — name Adult 1 — occupation

Adult 2 — name (optional) Adult 2 — occupation (optional)

Children at home Pets

Your Home & School Can you provide the student their own bed? Local school district Distance to nearest high school

Lifestyle & Interests Tell us about your family Dietary considerations Smoking in the home Faith or religious practice you'd like noted (optional)

Hosting Preferences

Program length Student gender preference

Countries or languages you're drawn to (optional) Anything else Lisa should know

Acknowledgements I understand that hosting an exchange student is volunteer-based. I understand that all adult household members will complete background checks during the official ISE screening. I am comfortable with an in-home visit as part of the screening process. I understand this form is an expression of interest, not a commitment to host.

Your information goes only to Lisa and is used solely for host family placement purposes. It is never sold, shared, or added to a marketing list.

What Happens Next

Three simple steps after you hit submit

Lisa follows up personally

No call centers, no form letters. Lisa reads every submission herself and reaches out within a couple of days to say hello and answer questions.

Official application, when you're ready

If hosting feels right, you'll move on to the formal ISE application, references, background checks, and a friendly in-home visit — all guided by Lisa. See how the full hosting process works.

Meet your student profiles

You'll browse profiles of real students — their hobbies, letters, and dreams — and choose the young person who fits your family best. Get a preview: meet the students already confirmed for Michigan.

Not Quite Ready?

Rather talk first?

Totally understandable. Book a relaxed video chat with Lisa — bring your questions, your spouse, even your skepticism.

Book a Video Chat