Au Pair USA Program Costs

 

As a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering cultural exchange programs, Au Pair USA works hard to keep its au pair service costs and fees as low as possible. Hosting an au pair is one of the lowest-cost, full-time childcare options available. Your family may also be eligible for additional discount offers.

 

Au Pair USA 12-Month Program Fees

Program Fees	Amount	Due	Au Pair USA Services Covered
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)	$250	With application	Processing of the host family application and program approval
Deposit	$2,500	Upon matching with an au pair	Recruitment and screening of au pair, police clearance report, medical history, interview, matching and placement
Program Fee Balance	$4,400*	Upon the au pair's arrival or according to payment plan	Au pair's visa, most of the au pair's roundtrip transportation, year-long support services of a local coordinator, a portion of the au pair's medical insurance and the au pair's training and orientation program

* Learn about the Program Fee Payment Plan

Au Pair USA Summer Program Fees 2008

Au Pair Stipends and Education Supplement

Au pairs receive a weekly stipend directly from their host family, and a $500 education supplement (pro-rated for the Summer program) as required by the U.S. Department of State.  Recently, due to a new bill signed into law, this stipend is set to increase in increments over the next two years.  For further information please read this description of the bill and the increase.

For families with all children over 2 years of age, au pairs receive a weekly stipend of $157.95.

For families with children under 2 years of age, au pairs receive a weekly stipend of $164.05. The additional cost allows us to recruit au pairs who meet special requirements for caring for young children.