Inbound IFYEs visit during the months of June through December while Japanese participants visit in July and August or year long for high school. Host families wishing to participate may apply through the local 4-H office. Host families receive orientation and assistance throughout the homestay. Year Long High School Exchange Illinois hosts high school students from Japan. They arrive in August, enroll in local high schools with Junior and Senior status.
Families provide home stay and support for the youth.
Students provide their own medical insurance, spending money for school and personal supplies. Application deadline is for State Office. Local offices need these applications approximately 2 weeks earlier for their verification and signature. For exchanges in the United States, counties usually put together a group of enthusiastic and willing 4-Her's. The exchange group can spend from a week to a month learning from experience as well as various tours.