Students
Welcome to the "Student" page! Here, you can learn a little about what it means to be a student in HOST, what HOST will provide, and how to join the program.
Our mission
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To prevent student homelessness by providing a safe, stable, and welcoming place to stay in local households while assisting students in acquiring permanent housing
Additional Support
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Students will work with the HOST case manager to understand, find, and acquire resources or implement changes that they can incorporate into their lives to adapt to their needs
What HOST offers
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A free place to stay in a local household for anywhere from a few days to up to 6 months
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Private bedroom space with a bed, a shared or private bath, and access to the kitchen
Student Eligibility
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Enrolled in University or College
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Living in Wake County
What HOSTs are not required to provide
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Meals
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Transportation
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Hosts and students are welcome to come to an agreement on either of the two above, but hosts aren't obligated to do so
Documentation HOST needs
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Verification of enrollment
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Financial Clearance
How to join HOST
​Below is a list of different universities in Wake County and how to get a referral from them to the program.
Shaw University
Pending