Year-Long and IPYA Hosting Opportunities
Host a Student for the Academic Year (AYP)
South Korea and Japan
AYP delegates come from Japan and South Korea for one school year. The Japanese students have traveled previously to the United States as part of the summer program. Youth from both countries have English skills are generally well-developed. Delegates must attend public school. Host families do not need to have children in their homes to host but need to welcome the delegate as a member of their families for a year. Students have their own health insurance. Family attendance is required at a mid-term event.
Who are the students?
Students are freshmen or higher. Japanese and Korean students are self-funded. The
goal of this program is to teach delegates civic education and how to live in a democratic
society.
What will it cost our family?
This is a volunteer program so families are not reimbursed for hosting. Expenses are
limited to the extra cost of food and utilities related to having another person in
your home. Expenses for school activities are reimbursed from the program. Families
can deduct up to $50 per month for each full calendar month a student lives with them.
Contact the IRS for the appropriate paperwork.
Do we need to plan special activities?
No. While the delegates would enjoy visiting one of our national parks over the course
of their stays, planning these activities is not required. AYP delegates want to participate
in extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, cheerleading, etc. We ask the
family to accommodate delegates as they would their own children.
How can I apply?
Contact the 4-H Center for Youth Development International Program Coordinator, Dave
Brink at 406-822-3547 or david.brink@montana.edu.
Complete the online application.
