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DeWitt High School accepts students on J-1 Visas. Perspective students can view the requirements to be an international student at Study in the United States.
If you are interested in hosting a J-1 Visa student, we can make arrangements directly with student families or with our J-1 partner organization, Educatius Group USA. Educatius is able to provide host families with a monthly stipend.
If you are interested in hosting a traditional exchange student, below are some F-1 partners that DeWitt High School recommends. They have a good record of service for students and families.
Greenheart Exchange https://greenheartexchange.org/
US students interested in studying abroad:
Rotary Youth Exchange https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/youth-exchanges
At DeWitt High School, we exclusively accept exchange students traveling under the J-1 Visa program. While the U.S. offers both J-1 and F-1 visas for high school students, it is important to understand why DHS only participates in the J-1 program and what that means for prospective students.
The J-1 Visa: Cultural Exchange
The J-1 Visa: Cultural Exchange
The J-1 is the most common visa for our exchange students and is specifically designed as a cultural exchange program.
Agency Requirement: Students must come through an authorized exchange agency.
Housing: Students are required to live with host families. Under J-1 regulations, students are not allowed to stay with relatives.
Tuition: Students on a J-1 Visa do not pay tuition to attend DeWitt High School.
Cost: While there is no school tuition, the fees associated with traveling through a certified exchange agency can be substantial.
Why Not the F-1 Visa?
Why Not the F-1 Visa?
While F-1 Visas are used for "educational purposes" and allow students to live with relatives, DeWitt High School does not accept F-1 students.
Under an F-1 Visa, students are required by law to pay full tuition to public schools. Additionally, because DHS only accepts J-1 students, international students wishing to stay with local friends or family members are ineligible to enroll, as the J-1 program mandates placement with a non-relative host family through an official agency.
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