ELI Homestay Application Form

Online Application for a Homestay Family

Thank you for your interest in applying to live in an American homestay.
Please complete the form below and click Submit at the bottom of this page. Please apply not later than 2 weeks before arrival, or we cannot guarantee a homestay family.

Usually placements are sent out the week before Orientation.

Student Information

Last Name (Family Name)

First name

Preferred name or Nickname

Enter your name as it appears on your passport.

Student ID#

Enter your University of Delaware student ID number. New students can find this number on their acceptance letter.

Gender

Male

Female

Birthdate

Email Address

Country of Birth

Country of Citizenship

Student Address Information: Home Country

Address in home country

Telephone number in home country (including country code)

Student Address Information: USA

Enter the information below if you are in the USA right now.

Are you in the USA now?

Yes

No

Address in the USA

Do you have an American phone number?

Agent Information

In this section, you will tell us if there is someone that is helping you to complete your homestay application.

Who is helping you to make your homestay arrangements?

No one is helping me (I am completing this application myself).

An education agent/counselor is helping me.

A friend is helping me.

A relative (someone in my family) is helping me.

Agency/Company Name

Agent/Counselor Name

Agent/Counselor Email Address

What is the name of the friend who is helping you to apply for a homestay?

What is your friend's email address? Enter the email address of the friend that is helping you to complete this application.

What is the name of the relative (family member) that is helping you to apply for a homestay?

What is your relative's email address?

Are you coming with a special program?

Yes

No

I am coming with:

ELI Registration Information

In this section, you will tell us more about the program that you are taking at the ELI.

Will you be new to the ELI this session?

Yes, I will be a new student

No, I am a current student

No, I am returning after taking a session off

Are you in the Academic Transitions program? (if you are AT Track, Pre-AT or AT, you answer Yes below)

Yes, I am an AT student.

No, I am not an AT student.

I do not know if I am an AT student.

Where are you living now?

I am living in the ELI Global Community.

I am living in the UD residence halls (please note: to move-out from the Residence Halls you need authorization from the ELI Housing Team).

I am not living in ELI housing this session.

Will you be in the Academic Transitions program?

Yes, I will be an AT student.

No, I will not be an AT student.

I do not know if I will be an AT student.

Homestay Registration Information

When do you want to begin living with a homestay family?

May 2, 2024 (Session 5 2024)

June 27, 2024 (Session 6 2024)

August 21, 2024 (Session 1 2024)

October 17, 2024 (Session 2 2024)

How many sessions would you like to live with a homestay family?

Homestay fees until August 17, 2024

Additional Fees

Option	Description	Price 8 weeks	Price 7 weeks	Extra nights
Traditional	Includes 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners, & 2 lunches each week.	$2,245	$1,964	$40.09
Standard	Includes 7 breakfasts & 5 dinners each week.	$2,021	$1,768	$36.09
Dinner only	Includes 7 dinners each week; no other meals.	$1,858	$1,626	$33.18
Breakfast only	Includes 7 breakfasts each week; no other meals.	$1,677	$1,467	$29.94
No meals	No meals provided. Students have kitchen access.	$1,376	$1,204	$24.57

Note:

The prices listed above are valid until August 17, 2024. Prices subject to change at any time without notice.
Homestay fees must be paid directly to the homestay host on the day that the student moves into the home.
Prices listed are for each ELI session. Each session lasts 7-8 weeks (approximately 2 months). These prices cover the student's accommodations from the official move-in date to the official move-out date. If the student moves into the homestay earlier than the official move-in date or moves out after the official move-out date, the student will be responsible for paying the price for each "Extra Night,"as listed in the table above.
There are additional fees that must be paid for homestay accommodations. Please see the table below.

Fee	Description	Amount
Homestay Registration Fee	The price that must be paid to register with the Homestay Program. All students must register with the Homestay Program before moving into a Homestay. It is non-refundable. This fee is required. Your registration is not complete until this fee has been paid.	$250 for a single person $425 for a married couple
Security Deposit	All students are required to pay a security deposit of $100 to their homestay host when moving into the homestay. The homestay host will refund the deposit when the student moves out if his/her accommodations are left in good condition and the student has met the contract requirements. This fee is required. All students must pay this fee in order to live with a homestay host. Note: Students are responsible for paying for any damage to the Homestay Host's property that is valued at over US $100.	$100

Fee

Description

Amount

Homestay Registration Fee

The price that must be paid to register with the Homestay Program. All students must register with the Homestay Program before moving into a Homestay.
It is non-refundable.
This fee is required. Your registration is not complete until this fee has been paid.

$250 for a single person

$425 for a married couple

Security Deposit

All students are required to pay a security deposit of $100 to their homestay host when moving into the homestay. The homestay host will refund the deposit when the student moves out if his/her accommodations are left in good condition and the student has met the contract requirements.
This fee is required. All students must pay this fee in order to live with a homestay host.
Note: Students are responsible for paying for any damage to the Homestay Host's property that is valued at over US $100.

$100

Choose a Meal Plan

Do you want to cook all your meals yourself, or would you like to eat with the family (and they cook for you)

Traditional - Includes 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners, and 2 lunches each week.

Standard - Includes 7 breakfasts and 5 dinners each week.

Dinner only - Includes 7 dinners each week; no other meals included.

Breakfast only - Includes 7 breakfasts each week; no other meals included.

No meals provided - Student will have kitchen access.

Student's Personal Information for Placement

What is your first language?

What is your English speaking level?

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Do you smoke?

Yes

Sometimes

Never

I don't smoke and don't want to live with a smoker

Note: Smoking is never permitted inside of homestays. A student caught smoking inside of a homestay may be asked to leave the homestay without a refund. Some homestays allow students to smoke outside of the home.

Pets and preferences (check all that apply)

Please write any other allergies, health problems or special needs that we need to consider for your homestay placement.

Hobbies - What do you like to do during your free time?

Will you have your own car at your homestay?

Yes, I have a car now

I plan to buy a car this session

No, I will not have a car

If you plan to drive, not the following:

If you have a valid foreign drivers’ license, you can use it for up to 1 year.
If you plan to purchase a car, auto insurance is required. It is illegal to drive without car insurance.
This insurance is less expensive if you have a U.S. Driver license. If you live in Delaware you must get a Delaware driver license. If you live in Maryland you must get a Maryland license.

Any additional comments?

Arriving in Newark

Move-in Day will be between the Thursday of Orientation and the Monday of Opening Day.

Do you need a hotel room until Move-In Day?

Yes

No, I have another place to stay until my homestay room becomes available

The ELI Housing Coordinator can reserve a hotel room for you. The ELI rate is approximately $85 per night per room plus tax. Please let us know of you want to share the room and the cost with another student.
ELI makes the reservation and you pay upon arrival.
Please check your email for the link to the Arrival Form to request a hotel or shuttle reservation, or contact eli-housing@udel.edu.

Terms and Conditions and Signature

By submitting this application, you certify that you understand and agree to the following terms and conditions:

The prices listed above are valid until August 17, 2024. Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices listed are for each ELI session.
A non-refundable homestay registration fee is required when the student submits a homestay application form. Homestay registration is not complete until both the Application and Registration fee have been submitted.
All students are required to pay a security deposit of $100 to their homestay host when moving into the homestay. The homestay host will refund the deposit when the student moves out if his/her accommodations are left in good condition and the student has met the contract requirements.
Mid-session moves are not permitted.

After submitting this form you will pay the homestay registration fee. Your registration is not complete until both the homestay application and registration fee have been submitted.

Signature (Enter your name here)