Homestay Costs and Payments
- Application Fee: $275 (non-refundable)
- Airport Pick-up: $100 for arrival dates only (Airport Pick Up prices subject to change.)
- Minimum Advance Payment (2024-25): $969.00 covers first 30 nights of Homestay. Refundable if cancellation is received two weeks before the arrival date. Placement information not provided until paid.
- Activity Fee: $25 (charged quarterly)
- New students make payments the first week they arrive, or a $100 late fee will be added
| Quarter | Quarter Cost | Activity Fee | Dates It Covers | Arrival Dates | New Student Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | $2,616.30 | $25.00 | June 24-Sept. 12 | June 24 | July 1 |
| Fall 2024 | $3,488.40 | $25.00 | Sept. 13-Dec. 29 | Sept. 13-14 | Sept. 19 |
| Winter 2025 | $2,939.30 | $25.00 | Dec. 30-March 30 | Dec. 30 | Jan. 6 |
| Spring 2025 | $2,939.30 | $25.00 | March 31-June 29 | March 31 | April 7 |
Policies Regarding Quarterly Payments
- Students must stay in the Homestay Program for the full quarter.
- No prorating of prices the first two weeks of the quarter.
- No refunds for moving out before the end of the quarter.
- If students are out of town on vacation ten nights or more (consecutively), the family returns to the student $14.65 per night for the 2024-25 school year.
- Students should give 30 day notice to the Housing Office and the host family before moving out at the end of the quarter. Failure to give a 30 day notice will result in additional charges.
Prices subject to change.
How to Make Payments
The application fee is due when the application is submitted. All students make payments quarterly. If you are a new students, payment is due within the first week after arrival. If you are a continuing students, payment is due during the previous quarter. See the Housing Calendar for specific due dates.
Be sure to include your full name and student I.D. number with payment.
If you are a Trajal student, please make your payments here.
Payment Options
Option 1 : Check
Make check out to Edmonds College. You may mail a check or money order to:
Housing Office
Edmonds College
20000 68th Ave West
Lynnwood, WA 98036 U.S.A.
Option 2 : Wire Money
Please communicate with your bank and use the Wire Transfer form to make a payment by wire transfer.
Student Information: Please include your full name, your Edmonds College I.D. number, and what payment is for.