Exchange Student Application and Registration Process

Step 1: Fill out the online application.
The Online Application 

Step 2: Mrs. Siira will invoice you via PayPal for the $1,000 USD deposit.  

Please pay upon receipt.

Step 3: Complete the items we need to introduce your child to potential host families.

• Form 2: Student Essay
• Video: This should be 3-5 minutes with the student talking to the camera.  They should talk about:
  • Who they are: siblings, family, things that make them special
  • Why they want to go to STM/the US and what their goals are while they are here
  • Any hobbies or sports they enjoy (what they like to do with their free time)
• Form 3: Host Family Acknowledgment
  • This is for the parents to sign so you know what is and is not expected of the host family.
• Form 11: Host Family Compatibility Agreement

Step 4: Send in the following documents needed for I-20

Copy of Passport
Copy of Birth Certificate

Step 5: Mrs. Siira will prepare the I-20 and email it to you.

            Please check this over carefully especially names and birthdates.

Step 6: Make an appointment with the Embassy.  

You will need to receive a VISA and pay the SEVIS fee.

Step 7: Gather and send in the remaining documents as you receive them.

• Vaccination Record
• School Report Card and 
• Letter from school official saying they are a good student with a working knowledge of English
• Athletic Participation Form
• Doctor’s Physical
• Concussion Form
• Medical Release
• Parent Permission for Treatment and Travel

Step 8: Speak to Mrs. Siira about payment options 

We can accommodate payment plans.  All balances must be paid prior to Dec 31.  

Step 9: Host Family Assigned

      We will send out contact information so Mexican and Host Families and start communicating.

Step 10: Insurance Card issued

      Our insurance company, Stevens, Myer & Toohey will issue cards at the end of August. These will be given to the host families with a copy kept at the school as well.  You can have additional insurance from your own provider, but we also require this plan.