[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.
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.