Programme Fee & Other Costs

Going to the USA with the Cultural Care Au Pair programme is a very affordable way to live and work abroad. Once you arrive in the USA you will receive a weekly stipend and the host family will cover the costs for your room and board.

To participate you will pay a full programme fee. This is a one-time fee that is paid when you have confirmed your host family and decided on a start date. This means that you begin your experience with Cultural Care Au Pair and find your host family without making a large financial commitment.  

You can attend the initial information meeting to learn more about the programme for free, take the time to work on your application that will present you to potential host families while receiving the guidance and support from the Cultural Care Au Pair team all completely free of cost.

A Fair Price with No Hidden Costs

When you travel with Cultural Care Au Pair, there are no hidden fees. The programme fee will be due only when you and your host family have agreed on your date of travel to the USA. The program benefits include basic insurance coverage and return flight (providing you successfully complete your program year).

Unlike other au pair agencies that may require you to book and pay for your own flights home or to New York, we take care of you for the entire round trip journey*

Here is an overview of the fees and costs:

Costs:

Program fee:                       £879

Program Benefits:

  • Full board and accommodation with an American host family
  • Safety enforced by law through the U.S. department of state regulations
  • 195.75 US$ weekly stipend
  • Up to US$ 500 for college courses
  • Two weeks of vacation
  • Opportunity to extend for another 6, 9 or 12 months*
    (*additional fees apply, please check with your Cultural Care Au Pair office for up to date fees)
  • Detailed training including CPR instructed by the American Red Cross at our very own au pair training school
  • Basic insurance coverage

 Cultural Care Benefits:

  • One-on-one application screening and individual support
  • Additional online and offline workshops and preparation material
  • Biggest pool of host families + individual matching service = best chances to get placed
  • All Flights and transfers to and from your host family at the beginning and end of the au pair program**
    (**additional charges may apply depending on date and gateway you choose)
  • Detailed training including CPR instructed by the American Red Cross at the au pair training school
  • Exclusive and tailormade full insurance coverage 

The Extended Insurance Coverage includes the following:

  • Unlimited coverage for medical expenses
  • Coverage for the cost of family member flights in an emergency
  • Coverage for loss of baggage and property damage or theft
  • Flights home and return if your programme is interrupted due to a death or serious illness in your immediate family
  • 24 hour emergency assistance via the toll-free number

Recommended extra services:

  • Cancellation Coverage: £25
  • Sports Supplement (12 months): £60
  • Sports Supplement (additional month): £20
  • Extended Coverage for additional month: £75

Additional “external” fees and costs:

  • Visa fee – $140 around £102 (payable to the US Embassy)
  • Criminal Background Check Fee
  • G.P Health Check
  • International drivers licence

** Note: If you do not successfully complete your year, your return flight may not be covered by CCAP.

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