Extend Your Stay

If you are enjoying your year as an au pair, you may want to consider the benefits of extending your program and staying longer. You could earn more than $10,000 and enjoy another year in the United States.

You can extend to stay in the United States as an au pair for another 6, 9 or 12 months after your current program ends. Most extending au pairs choose to extend with their current family.  However, you can also extend to find a new host family for your extension period, as new host families are eager to match with au pairs who have proven experience.

Complete information about extending your au pair program can be found the in the Au Pair Handbook, available in Au Pair Room.

When you extend, you’ll enjoy:

Over $10,000 in financial benefits

• A weekly stipend of $195.75
• An additional education stipend up to $500

How to Extend

• Talk to your current family about extending your stay with them
• If you and your current host family decide not to extend with each other, talk with your Area Director about extending with a new family
• Download and read Extension Program FAQ’s
• Download the Extension Au Pair Application

Important Reminders about Extending!

• Complete your education requirement before applying. The Department of State requires you to complete at least 6 semester hours or its equivalent at a post-secondary institution and have submitted evidence to Au Pair Care before we are able to request your extension from the Department of State. To find an accredited school in your area login to Au Pair Room.
• Apply before your extension deadline. Au Pair Care can only accept extension applications on or before the deadline date that corresponds with your original US arrival. Late applications cannot be accepted by Au Pair Care.

View Application Deadline Dates

For more information about the Extension Program, please contact your local Area Director.