Homestay near Pratt Institute - Manhattan

Homestay for International Students near Pratt Institute - Manhattan

 

About Pratt Institute — Continuing and Professional Studies

Pratt Institute's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) offers full-time certificate programs for international students at the Pratt Manhattan Center in Chelsea. The school enrolls F-1 visa students in three programs: Creative Careers, Digital Design, and Fashion New Media. Programs run from one to three semesters and are held at Pratt's Manhattan campus at 144 West 14th Street, in the heart of New York City's design and fashion district. Graduates of the Digital Design and Fashion New Media programs are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Homestay Near Pratt Institute SCPS — What's Included

Universal Student Housing and HomestayMatch place international students with verified American host families in the New York City metro area. Your host family provides a private furnished room, daily breakfast, and a welcoming home base while you study at Pratt SCPS. The school requires students to secure their own off-campus housing — homestay gives you a fully arranged, stable living situation from the day you arrive, with no apartment hunting, no lease negotiations, and no upfront furniture costs in one of the world's most expensive rental markets.

Every host family in our network is screened and verified before placement. We match you based on your school location, schedule, dietary needs, and personal preferences. Once your placement is confirmed, you receive a Welcome Packet with everything you need to get settled, including local transit routes to help you get to the Pratt Manhattan Center. Airport transfer may be available as an add-on service when you apply — contact our office to confirm availability.

Pratt SCPS programs run for one to three semesters. We offer flexible stays starting from four weeks, with easy extensions to cover your full program length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer homestay for Pratt SCPS students?

Yes. Universal Student Housing and HomestayMatch work with F-1 international students enrolled in certificate programs at Pratt Institute's Continuing and Professional Studies school at the Pratt Manhattan Center. We can coordinate your housing to align with your program start date.

Pratt SCPS requires students to find their own off-campus housing — how does homestay work?

We handle the placement for you. Once you apply, we match you with a verified American host family near your campus, confirm your room, and send you arrival instructions — so your housing is arranged before you land. There's no lease to sign, no furniture to buy, and meals are included from day one.

Do you accommodate study abroad groups or school-arranged placements?

Yes. If your school or program is coordinating housing for a group of students, our office can work directly with your institution. Contact us to discuss group placement options.

How long can I stay?

We require a minimum stay of four weeks. Beyond that, your stay is flexible — you can extend as needed to cover your full certificate program.