What's Included in the Program Fee

Au Pair in America program fees are based on a program duration of 12 months and the program option you select.

Base program fees include:

  • Recruitment, interviewing and selection of the au pair and host family
  • Administrative and support services during the exchange
  • Round trip transportation between designated cities abroad and the au pair orientation site
  • Au pair orientation and training
  • Partial J-1 visa processing
  • A portion of basic medical insurance
  • Personal liability coverage
  • A cultural workshop for the au pair
  • A cultural workshop for the host family
  • Unlimited access to online resources
  • Rematching service should a replacement au pair be required to fulfill a host family's contract year.

* To maintain a uniform program fee for host families, au pairs and EduCare companions traveling to and from select cities pay a flight surcharge towards their airline cost.

Additional cost considerations:

The following are not included in the Au Pair in America fees and should be considered by host families. Private room and board, weekly stipend paid to the au pair / companion (see chart), automobile insurance, public transportation if not providing use of car, educational allowance towards tuition, and course materials.

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