CHI Au Pair USA
Educare 2010 Program Fees and Costs
Traditional Au Pair: A great program for families seeking full time live in child-care. Traditional Au Pairs can work up to 45 hours a week with children between the ages of three months and teenagers.
Educare Au Pair program: A part time option for families who love the Au Pair experience. Educare Au Pairs work up to 30 hours a week with school aged children.
| 1. STANDARD FEES - Option 1 | ||
| Basic Program Fee | Payment Due | Amount |
| Application fee | due with application | $100.00 |
| Placement fee | due upon matching | $3,309.00 |
| Department of Homeland Security Fee | due upon matching | $35.00 |
| Program fee balance | 30-days prior to au pair's arrival | $3,298.00 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM FEES | $6,742.00 | |
| 2. PAYMENT PLAN - Option 2 | ||
| Basic Program Fee | Payment Due | Amount |
| Application fee | due with application | $100.00 |
| Down payment | due upon matching | $3,309.00 |
| Department of Homeland Security Fee | due upon matching | $35.00 |
| Installment 1 | due 2 months after au pair's arrival | $882.00 |
| Installment 2 | due 3 months after au pair's arrival | $882.00 |
| Installment 3 | due 4 months after au pair's arrival | $882.00 |
| Installment 4 | due 6 months after au pair's arrival | $882.00 |
| * This payment option includes a $ 230.00 administrative fee and is payable by credit card only. | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM FEES | $6,972.00 | |
| 3. PAYMENT PLAN - Option 3 | ||
| Basic Program Fee | Payment Due | Amount |
| Application fee | due with application | $100.00 |
| Placement fee | due upon matching | $1700.00 |
| Department of Homeland Security Fee | due upon matching | $35.00 |
| Placement Fee Balance | due upon au pair's arrival | $1609.00 |
| Installment 1 | due 2 months after au pair's arrival | $907.00 |
| Installment 2 | due 3 months after au pair's arrival | $907.00 |
| Installment 3 | due 4 months after au pair's arrival | $907.00 |
| Installment 4 | due 6 months after au pair's arrival | $907.00 |
| * This payment option includes a $ 330.00 administrative fee and is payable by credit card only. | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM FEES |
$7,072.00 |
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| 4. PAYMENT PLAN - Option 4 | ||
| Basic Program Fee | Payment Due | Amount |
| Application fee | due with application | $100.00 |
| Placement fee | due upon matching | $1700.00 |
| Department of Homeland Security Fee | due upon matching | $35.00 |
| Placement Fee Balance | due upon au pair's arrival | $1609.00 |
| Installment 1 | due 1 months after au pair's arrival | $465.00 |
| Installment 2 | due 2 months after au pair's arrival | $465.00 |
| Installment 3 | due 3 months after au pair's arrival | $465.00 |
| Installment 4 | due 4 months after au pair's arrival | $465.00 |
| Installment 5 | due 5 months after au pair's arrival | $465.00 |
| Installment 6 | due 6 months after au pair's arrival | $465.00 |
| Installment 7 | due 7 months after au pair's arrival | $465.00 |
| Installment 8 | due 8 months after au pair's arrival | $465.00 |
| * This payment option includes a $ 422.00 administrative fee and is payable by credit card only. | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM FEES | $7,164.00 | |
Program Fees Include: Pre-screened au pair profiles for your review and selection; J-1 visa documentation; round-trip international airfare*, 12 months of medical insurance; au pair orientation and childcare safety training; host family orientation; program support, supervision and assistance.
* Please note that an international airfare surcharge of $350 will apply for au pairs from Australia and New Zealand.
Additional Costs: In addition to the program fee, additional costs required by the U.S. Department of State and CHI Au Pair USA include the au pair's:
-Domestic airfare to Host Family's city
- Weekly stipend of $146.81
- Educational component tuition of up to $1,000.00
- Automobile insurance coverage
- Private room and board
Discounts & Incentives- If you fit any of the three categories below, you will automatically recieve an application fee waiver and $200- off your total program fee!
2. Family-Arranged Au Pair Placement. Families who independently locate an au pair for themselves. The hosting family as well as the au pair must meet all program requirements, complete the application packet and attend all program orientations.
3. Repeat CHI Au Pair Families. Families, who have successfully completed one full year of the CHI Au Pair USA program and within six months of completion, accept another NEW CHI au pair.
