Student Homestay Assistance
Providing excellent homestay services to College of the Desert's international students
Apply and submit the ISP application online.
ISP Homestay Fact Sheet for COD Students
2023-24 ISP Homestay Fees:
$375 Placement Fee:
COD students are required to mark “Yes” to receive a host placement.
$80 Airport Pick-up Fee:
Optional service fee for COD students who require Palm Springs airport pick up through ISP.
Monthly Service Fee:
This fee does not apply to COD students. Please mark “No.”
Deposit Fee:
COD students are required to mark “Yes” to receive a host placement.
$75/$100 Late Fee:
COD students who are applying to ISP 21 days or sooner before their arrival are required to pay a late fee to receive a host placement.
Please note that students who apply for the homestay program with the help of representatives may pay different fees than those listed above.
Homestay Options:
$825 per month
$1,100 per month
Breakfast and dinner provided every day.
Dinner prepared by host at least five nights per week.
ISP Homestay Services Overview:
- An ISP local area coordinator who will personally assist students.
- On call support services 24 hours, seven days a week for students in case of emergency.
- Housing orientation for students.
- Multi-lingual office staff to ensure all students are cared for.
- Personal airport pick up service from Palm Springs Airports.
Contact ISP Homestays:
ISP Homestay Coordinator: Allyson Scarna
allyson@isphomestays.com
Email: info@isphomestays.com
Phone: 1 (650) 947–8879
International Student Placements
199 First Street, Suite 305
Los Altos, CA 94022 U.S.A
