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How to Arrange Housing:

BC has NO residence halls for students.

Homestay and/or Houseshare:

Bellevue College (BC) refers all housing requests to outside agencies. Belows are the two reputable, privately owned homestay agencies from which students can choose. Please do not send your housing application and placement fee to BC. It is your responsibility to communicate closely with your housing agent to arrange your own accommodation.

USA International, Inc.
9614 NE 201st Street - Bothell, WA 98011 - U.S.A.
Main contact person: Ms. Tomoko McBride
Tel: 425-483-5974    Fax: 425-485-1891
Email: info@ushomestay.com
Website: http://www.ushomestay.com
Placement fee: $250 ($350 for students under 18 years old)
Homestay stipend: $600/month
Airport Pickup fee: $75

Intercultural Homestays & Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 27184 - Seattle, WA 98165-1584 - U.S.A.
Main contact person: Ms. Eileen Beaupre
Tel: 206-367-5332    Fax: 206-367-5320
Email: ihincusa@aol.com
Website: http://www.ihincusa.com
Placement fee: $250
Homestay stipend: $625/month
Airport Pickup fee: $100 for OUTSIDE regular work hours (M-F: 8:30AM-4:30PM)


Short & Long Term Furnished Hotel/Apartment option near BC Main Campus:

Homestead Studio Suites Bellevue-Factoria
Main contact person: Ms. Susan Nathan
3700 132nd Ave SE - Bellevue, WA 98006 - U.S.A.
Tel: 425-865-8680    Fax: 425-865-8989
Email: snathan@extendedstay.com
Website: http://www.extendedstayhotels.com

BC Special Rates for a standard, queen size room with a fully equipped kitchen until further notice.
     * $72/night plus tax for stays of 1-29 nights
     * $47/night for stays of 30+ nights

Larkspur Landing Home Suite Hotel
Main contact person: Ms. Bethany Santos
15805 SE 37th St - Bellevue, WA 98006 - U.S.A.
Tel: 425-201-1261    Fax: 425-373-1500
Email: bsantos@larkspurhotels.com
Website: http://www.LarkspurLanding.com

BC Special Rates for a standard studio with a fully equipped kitchen and shuttle service until 12/31/09.
     * $79/night plus tax for stays of 1-29 nights
     * $49/night for stays of 30+ nights

Catalina Apartment Community/The Stanford Apartments
Main contact person: Ms. Meredith Butler
2210 Richards Rd (2210 132nd Ave SE) - Bellevue, WA 98005 - U.S.A.
Tel: 425-746-5400    Fax: 425-746-1841
Email: sales@catalinacommunity.com

BC Special Rates for a standard studio with a fully equipped kitchen until further notice.
     * $85 plus tax Nightly rental (a 3 night minimum required)
     * $525 plus tax Weekly rental (=$75/night for seven consecutive nights)
     * $1,350 plus tax per month Month-to-Month Lease (=$45/night)

Disclaimer:
Bellevue College accepts no liability for contracts between USA International, Inc., Intercultural Homestays & Services, Inc., Homestead Studio Suites, Larkspur Landing Home Suite Hotel, Catalina Apartment Community/The Stanford Apartments, and the students.

Fees are subject to change anytime without prior notice. Please contact the agencies directly for their update fees and information.

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