Homestay with an American family

California State University, Fullerton students with Homestay Family One of the best ways to learn about Americans and about American customs is to stay with an American family while attending Cal State Fullerton. If you are interested in living with an American host family, return the application form to the ISS office along with a $100 non-refundable application fee.

While some host families live a short distance from the campus, students may need to ride the bus (free of charge with CSUF ID card) or purchase an automobile, motorcycle, or bicycle for transportation.

The housing coordinator will make every effort to find the type of family and living conditions which you request on the application form.

The goal of the Cultural Homestay program is to match the student with a family who would like to provide a comfortable, friendly place where they can share cultural experiences with the student. Host families also provide two meals per day, the use of laundry facilities, a private bedroom with a desk, dresser, and closet.

Cost of Homestay with no meals a day for one semester: $600 per month

Cost of Homestay with two meals a day for one semester: $750 per month

Cost of Homestay with three meals a day for one semester: $800 per month

The Cultural Homestay program is coordinated through the International Student Services office. To enroll, fill out the Cultural Homestay application. Contact Jessica Hammond for more information.

Jessica Hammond

International Student Services Office, CP-207

California State University, Fullerton

2600 E. Nutwood Ave.

Fullerton, CA 92831, U.S.A.

Tel: (657) 278-2909

Fax: (657) 278-7114

Email: jhammond@fullerton.edu