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Traditional Au Pair Program Fee

This is a great program for families seeking full-time, live-in childcare. Traditional au pairs may work up to 45 hours a week.

1. STANDARD AU PAIR FEES - Option 1

Basic Program Fee	Payment Due	Amount
Application fee	due with application	$100.00
Placement fee	due upon matching	$3,500.00
Department of Homeland Security Fee	due upon matching	$35.00
Annual Fee	due upon au pair's arrival	$3,565.00
TOTAL PROGRAM FEES		$7,200.00

2. PAYMENT PLAN - Option 2

Basic Program Fee	Payment Due	Amount
Application fee	due with application	$100.00
Placement fee	due upon matching	$3,500.00
Department of Homeland Security Fee	due upon matching	$35.00
Installment 1	due 2 months after au pair's arrival	$950.00
Installment 2	due 3 months after au pair's arrival	$950.00
Installment 3	due 4 months after au pair's arrival	$950.00
Installment 4	due 6 months after au pair's arrival	$950.00

* This payment option includes a $235.00 administrative fee and is payable by credit card only.

TOTAL PROGRAM FEES

$7,435.00

3. PAYMENT PLAN - Option 3

Basic Program Fee	Payment Due	Amount
Application fee	due with application	$100.00
Placement fee	due upon matching	$1,800.00
Department of Homeland Security Fee	due upon matching	$35.00
Placement Fee Balance	due upon au apir arrival	$1,800.00
Installment 1	due 2 months after au pair's arrival	$950.00
Installment 2	due 3 months after au pair's arrival	$950.00
Installment 3	due 4 months after au pair's arrival	$950.00
Installment 4	due 6 months after au pair's arrival	$950.00

* This payment option includes a $335.00 administrative fee and is payable by credit card only.

TOTAL PROGRAM FEES

$7,535.00

4. PAYMENT PLAN - Option 4

Basic Program Fee	Payment Due	Amount
Application fee	due with application	$100.00
Placement fee	due upon matching	$1,750.00
Department of Homeland Security Fee	due upon matching	$35.00
Placement Fee Balance	due upon au pair's arrival	$1750.00
Installment 1	due 1 months after au pair's arrival	$500.00
Installment 2	due 2 months after au pair's arrival	$500.00
Installment 3	due 3 months after au pair's arrival	$500.00
Installment 4	due 4 months after au pair's arrival	$500.00
Installment 5	due 5 months after au pair's arrival	$500.00
Installment 6	due 6 months after au pair's arrival	$500.00
Installment 7	due 7 months after au pair's arrival	$500.00
Installment 8	due 8 months after au pair's arrival	$500.00

* This payment option includes a $435.00 administrative fee and is payable by credit card only.

TOTAL PROGRAM FEES

$7,635.00

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 $195.75
• Educational component tuition of up to $500
• Automobile insurance coverage
• Private room and board