Au Pair USA
Living as a member of an American family for one year
Au Pair USA is more than just a job – it’s a complete cultural exchange, personal development, and integration experience within an American family.
Au Pair USA
Au Pair USA is more than just a job
Au Pair USA is more than a job – it’s a full cultural exchange program, offering personal growth and the chance to integrate into an American family. If you are between 18 and 26 years old, enjoy working with children, and are ready to commit to a one-year adventure, the Go Au Pair program opens up a world of opportunities.
As an Au Pair, you will live with a host family in the USA, have your own private room, meals included, free time, paid vacation, and receive a weekly stipend of at least $195.75 for your childcare activities. In addition, the host family will support your studies at a US institution with a budget of up to $500/year. The program can start at any time of the year, and upon completion, you will receive a completion package that includes a $100 gift card.
Au Pair USA
Eligibility Requirements
- Age: 18–26
- High school graduate (pedagogy or healthcare profile is an advantage)
- Good level of English
- No family obligations and no criminal record
- International driving license
- Non-smoker
- Good medical condition
- Proven experience with children from own or other families
- Responsibility, empathy, and reliability
- Is a plus: 200 hours of experience working with children under 2 to be Infant Qualified (IQ)
Application Procedure
- Submit your application at a Student Travel office
- Attend an interview with the STR representative
- References and documents are verified
- After acceptance, pay an initial fee of $100
- Your file is sent to the USA, and placement begins (2–4 months)
- After confirmation of a host family, pay the remaining $400
- Receive your visa documents and apply at the US Embassy
Costs
Total program fee: $500
$100 upon registration
$400 after placement confirmation
Included fees:
SEVIS fee ($35)
Medical insurance for 12 months
Round-trip flight covered
J-1 visa support and training
Your Responsibilities
- Childcare (max. 45 hours/week, max. 10 hours/day)
- Household tasks related to children
- Participation in educational courses in the USA (min. 72 hours/year)
- Social, cultural, and recreational activities in your free time
Program Benefits
- Accommodation and meals included
- Weekly stipend: minimum $195.75
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- $500 educational allowance
- 24/7 support throughout the program
- 32 hours of online training
- Completion package + $100 gift card
Collaboration
Spend next summer abroad for almost free!
Recommend the program to friends, classmates, or people who follow your journey online, and you can earn bonuses for every new student who signs up through your referral.
The more young people you help discover the American experience, the more you can reduce the cost of your next program — to the point where you could spend next summer abroad for almost free.
Collaboration
You can get involved in the Student Travel community.
Your experience can become a small content side hustle: earn extra money or benefits, put your creativity to work, and help other students see what a summer with Student Travel programs is really like.
Testimonials
Testimonials Photo or video testimonials about your experience in the USA.
Content
Content Blogs, vlogs, and social media content.
Authentic stories
Photos and genuine stories from your program.
Collaborations
Occasional involvement in our promotional projects.
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Au Pair USA
Live one year as part of an American family
Au Pair USA gives you the chance to live in the USA, care for children, study, and experience American culture at a personal level. You will have full support, paid vacation, and a welcoming host family ready to open their home to you.