Au Pair USA

Costs and Inclusions

What's Included?

Bonus
	US$500 bonus on successful completion of your 12 month program

Travel
	Return economy airfare with recognised airlines ex Syd/Melb if you complete the program successfully. If you leave the program early you will be required to pay for your return flight.
	Travel to and from your host family at the beginning and end of the program.
	Choice of the departure month that’s best for you.

Insurance
	Comprehensive medical, travel, personal liability and life insurance coverage. As the insurance is fully comprehensive, there is no need to purchase additional insurance coverage.
Training
	3 day orientation in Washington DC on arrival including transfers, accommodation, meals & sightseeing.
	Monthly meetings in your local community with your Coordinator.
	Handbook providing tips on being an Au Pair.
Host Family Placement
	Placement with a carefully selected CHI Host Family.
	Usually be placed in a major American City or in its suburbs, with all of the educational, cultural and entertainment resources these metropolitan areas offer.
	Have your own furnished bedroom in your host family’s home.
	Receive US$176.85 weekly pocket money.
	Two weeks vacation, with pocket money.
Visa
	The legal sponsorship necessary to obtain your J-1 visa for 12 months.
	Assistance with obtaining your visa (you must pay the visa and related costs).
Support
	Support in the USA from an experienced CHI Community Counsellor.
Activities
	CHI organised monthly meetings.
	A regular schedule of social, cultural and recreational activities with other Au Pairs.
	Be able to take the “13th month” to travel and explore the US.
	Attending classes that will help you learn about American culture with American students. Host families will pay up to US $500 for school fees, textbooks and materials.
General
	Travelex Visa Cash Passport Card.
	eKit card.
	USA Lonely Planet Guide.
	ISIC card
	Au Pair Manual/Handbook
	Baby Sitter’s Handbook
	Tote Bag
	ABC’s of American Culture

Payment Schedule

1. A $250 deposit is required when you submit your application.
2. SPA will invoice you for the balance of the program fee after you have been formally accepted.
3. On receipt of full payment your application is submitted to the USA.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations will only be accepted in writing and will be effective at the date received by Student Placement Australia Pty Ltd. Refunds will be made according to the following schedule:

1. If your application does not meet our basic eligibility criteria you will be refunded in full.
2. If you meet the basic eligibility criteria but fail to pass the interview and/or the psychometric test you will be refunded in full less the $250 deposit.
3. If you withdraw from the program:
   • After acceptance but before placement you will be refunded in full less the A$250 deposit.
   • After placement but more than 30 days prior to departure you will be refunded in full less A$500.
   • After placement but less than 30 days prior to departure you will be refunded in full less A$750.

After departure there will be no refund.

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