Foreign exchange students usually receive an allowance from their parents or the exchange program for lunch money and personal items. The main family member must be 25-years-old, and most exchange programs want to place exchange students in families with at least 2 members.
[header] How to become a host family for foreign exchange students [title] Determine if you are eligible to become an exchange student host family. [substeps] You don't need to make a lot of money to become a host family. However, you will be required to provide adequate food and shelter for the exchange student.