While staffing is limited in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Youth Programs Division during the shutdown, essential requests are still being handled. At this time, no impact is anticipated on reimbursements or stipend disbursements for students.
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AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann shares in the latest edition of Foreign Affairs Magazine why international exchange is essential in today’s world.
The Travel Advisory Group plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless travel experiences for exchange students and host families. Learn more in this article!
We’re excited to share new curated collections of The AFS Exchange podcast! These pages make it easier to explore episodes by topic and find stories most relevant to your work with AFS.
AFS students who studied abroad this summer have collected some truly special lifelong memories! Check out these snapshots from our programs in Kenya, Costa Rica, Egypt, Spain, Japan, Malaysia, Argentina, China, and Colombia. Encourage your local networks and community to visit afsusa.org/study-abroad to explore all of the places they can go in 2026. Or you […]
AFS-USA proudly recognizes our Arizona and Colorado Rockies Area Teams for their outstanding dedication in placing students
If you were able to join us on Saturday, thank you for taking time out of your weekend. Whether or not you were able to attend, I’m deeply grateful for your commitment to ensuring the future of AFS-USA — by welcoming a student into your home, inviting others to join you, and advocating for the continuation of the YES program.
The session is focused on mental health first aid – how do we approach a mental health situation and how do we categorize low level through high level.
We are calling an emergency meeting for all AFS-USA volunteers this Saturday, August 23rd, at 4:00 PM Eastern.
AFS-USA proudly recognizes our Chicago, Kansas City, and World Flags Area Teams for their outstanding dedication in placing students