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Payment Plans

At Au Pair in America®, we offer host family payment options to make our au pair program even more accessible.

We believe every family should have the chance to enjoy the amazing benefits of intercultural childcare, so we’ve made it easier than ever to host an au pair with an extended au pair program payment option.

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Au Pair in America® Accepts Credit Cards with No Fees!

Au Pair in America® charges no fees for you to use your credit card (American Express®, Mastercard®, or Visa®) for our full program fee or our extended payment plan, allowing host families to easily earn points.

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FAQs

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Your au pair’s weekly stipend program option you select and where you live. The au pair’s stipend is a federal minimum set by the U.S. Department of State. Some states, including California and Massachusetts, may have additional requirements. Learn more.

Families do not need to pay for the Au Pair in America® program fee upfront. We offer an extended payment plan which allows families to pay the program fee in 8 affordable installments. 

No, au pairs are not allowed to work past their weekly maximum of 45 hours (au pair and Extraordinaire) and 30 hours (EduCare in America). 

The au pair program costs and fees include the match processing fee, the program fee, the minimum weekly stipend, an educational allowance (up to $500 for Extraordinaire and Au Pair programs, and up to $1,000 for EduCare in America), a $35 SEVIS payment to the U.S. government, and incidental costs such as food, SIM card, car insurance, and other necessities. 

Yes! Au Pair in America® allows host families to use their credit card to pay for the program fee. American Express, Mastercard, and Visa are all accepted. Plus, we charge no credit card fees so you can easily earn points and miles.