Important Facts

While Participating in the CASE Program, Students Must:

• Obey the Regulations of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
• Abide by the federal, state and local laws of the United States and host community.
• Live as a member of the host family, respecting the rules and customs of the host family and accepting the responsibilities given.
• Accept placement with a family of any race, creed or color.
• Respect the host high school’s policies regarding grade levels, participation in graduation ceremonies and issuance of high school diploma.
• Maintain a C average or higher at the host high school. Course selection must include English.
• Travel only with permission from the national office, the area representative and the host family.
• Recognize that driving or purchasing a motorized vehicle (car, motorcycle or any other vehicle requiring a driver’s license) is prohibited. Driving is permitted with the instructor of an official driver’s education course and only during class hours.
• Have access to a minimum of $300 US Dollars per month to cover personal expenses.
• Recognize that the program ends five (5) days after the last day of school. Arrangements must be made to return home within this time.