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Some Sending Partners Adopting New Student Application for NH20

  • January 28, 2020
  • AFS-USA Hosting Team

A number of partners are adopting a new student application for NH20 as part of an initiative by AFS International to streamline the student recruitment and application process.

Hosting Programs

Alumni Webinar on Global Seal of Biliteracy

  • January 22, 2020
  • Minela Kajmak

Join us on February 18, 2020 at 2PM EST to learn how to celebrate and document your second (or third) language skills with the Global Seal of Biliteracy credential.

#AFSeffect

It is Now Easier to Complete your AFS Volunteer Re-Registration!

  • AFS-USA

We are excited to announce new updates that will make annual volunteer re-registration a breeze!

MyAFS Volunteer

Drumbeat: Check out and Share our Available Study Abroad Scholarships!

  • AFS-USA

Be sure to get the word out on these amazing Study Abroad Scholarship opportunities! 

Scholarships Sending Study Abroad Take Action

Increase in Hosted Student Medical Insurance Coverage

  • AFS-USA

Effective beginning SH20 and beyond, the per incident medical coverage limit for students hosted in the USA will increase from $1 million to $1.5 million. 

Is Your Area Team Website Up to Date?

  • January 21, 2020
  • AFS-USA

“Team Profiles” are the way for area teams to share content with their local audiences. Visitors can see who their local contacts are, what events are going on, and other relevant information.

Marketing

Clarification on Host Family Interview Form

  • January 16, 2020
  • Lauren Kramer

The Host Family Interview Form has been clarified to reflect policy regarding follow-up for host family members not present at the interview.

Compliance Hosting

Introducing a New Tool: My Emotional Passport

  • January 15, 2020
  • Kendra McKechnie

A new tool is available for volunteers to guide hosted participants in identifying and practicing positive self-care strategies during their exchange.

ICL Participant Support

The New Visual Storyteller Scholarship is Now Available!

  • January 9, 2020
  • AFS-USA

We’re ringing in the New Year with a new study abroad scholarship! The Visual Storyteller Scholarship is perfect for students who are interested in documenting unfamiliar cultures and experiences abroad with creativity, honesty, and empathy.

Scholarships Sending Study Abroad

You’re Invited to the First Connect with Schools Webinar!

  • January 8, 2020
  • AFS-USA

You are invited to join us for a webinar to hear about building school relationships. These webinars will introduce you to what we mean by school relationships, why they are critical and how to begin fostering those connections now.

School Outreach Webinars

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From the President

  • An Important Message from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President
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Board of Directors

  • AFS-USA Board Seeks Individuals with Strong Financial Management Experience – Apply by December 21st!
  • AFS-USA Board seeks individuals with strong professional and volunteer experience - apply by February 14!
  • Apply by February 2nd if your professional and volunteer experience matches the needs of the AFS-USA Board of Directors!

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