Ktoré náklady na bývanie hradia hostiteľské rodiny a za ktoré výdavky budem ako au pair zodpovedná ja?

our host family covers the major costs of your au pair year: a private room, weekly stipend, and up to $500 toward your education. You are responsible for personal spending like your phone plan, social outings, personal travel, and any coursework costs beyond the family's contribution.

AuPairCare purchases travel and accident insurance policies for all au pairs while on program, as well as flight arrival to the U.S. to AuPairCare Connect, the New York City Adventure, flights to your host family, and your return flight home after completing your program.

The U.S. Department of State sets the framework for what host families must provide through the J-1 visa au pair program. These requirements exist so you can focus on your cultural exchange experience without worrying about basic living expenses. Here is a full breakdown of what is covered and what you should budget for on your own.

Aké náklady na bývanie hradí moja hostiteľská rodina?

Host families are required to provide several core benefits as part of the program costs they pay, which total roughly $21,500 per year. Your covered expenses include:

• Private room in the family's home. You will have your own furnished bedroom at no cost to you.
• Meals. You have access to food in the home or a meal allowance when the family is away.
• Weekly stipend. The Department of State minimum is $195.75 per week. AuPairCare minimum weekly stipend is $215 per week, which is higher than the U.S. Department of State minimum.*
• Round-trip airfare. Your flight to and from the U.S. is arranged and paid for by the program.
• Education contribution. Host families contribute up to $500 per year toward your required coursework, which includes 6 semester hours of academic credit at an accredited U.S. institution.
• Regarding health insurance: travel and accident insurance policies are purchased by AuPairCare and provide coverage for the duration of your program year.

You can review all of these benefits in more detail on our benefits of becoming an au pair page.

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Za aké výdavky som ako au pair zodpovedná?

Za svoje osobné výdavky si zodpovedáte sami. Väčšina au pair zistí, že týždenný príspevok tieto náklady pohodlne pokryje, ale je dobré si všetko vopred naplánovať. Medzi bežné osobné výdavky patria:

• Cell phone plan. While some families may cover their au pair’s phone plan, a prepaid or monthly plan typically runs $30 to $50 per month.
• Personal travel. Weekend trips, vacation travel, and sightseeing costs are on you, though you do receive two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Social activities. Dining out, entertainment, and outings with friends.
• Toiletries and personal care items. Shampoo, cosmetics, and similar products.
• Coursework costs beyond $500. If your tuition or fees exceed the host family's $500 contribution, you cover the difference.
• Oblečenie a osobné nákupy.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, the average young adult in the U.S. spends roughly $200 to $400 per month on these categories. With room, board, and travel and accident insurance already covered, your stipend goes further. To better understand how compensation fits into the program overall, explore au pair salary and benefits.

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Koľko si ako au pair skutočne odnesiem domov každý týždeň?

The federal minimum stipend is $195.75 per week, set by the Department of State. AuPairCare minimum weekly stipend is $215 per week, which is higher than the U.S. Department of State minimum.* Use the au pair salary calculator to estimate your annual take-home amount.

Keep in mind that J-1 visa holders may have tax obligations on stipend income. The IRS provides guidance on how J-1 visa participants are taxed. Most au pairs fall below the standard deduction threshold, but you should review your specific situation. If you want to better understand the program side of this requirement, learn more about the au pair visa.

Ako funguje príspevok na vzdelávanie?

Host families contribute up to $500 per year toward the six semester hours of coursework required by the J-1 visa program. You choose your classes at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. Many au pairs select English language courses, early childhood education, or other subjects that interest them. If your total tuition exceeds $500, you pay the remaining balance. Full details are available in our au pair program requirements.

Často kladené otázky

Musím platiť nájomné alebo poplatky za energie?

Nie. Vaša hostiteľská rodina vám bezplatne poskytuje súkromnú izbu a všetky domáce služby.

Je strava zahrnutá v cenách počas mojich voľných dní?

Áno. Počas celého trvania programu máte v zariadení zabezpečené stravovanie, a to aj počas voľných dní a dovolenky.

Môžem vyjednať vyššie štipendium?

AuPairCare týždenný plat AuPairCare je 215 USD, čo je viac, ako stanovuje americké ministerstvo zahraničných vecí.*Niektoré rodiny ponúkajú plat vyšší ako tento minimálny. Výšku platu si môžete dohodnúť počas procesu hľadania rodiny a mnohé AuPairCare platia týždenne viac.

Musím si uzatvoriť vlastné zdravotné poistenie?

Cestovné a úrazové poistenie je súčasťou vášho programu. Poistenie platí počas celého trvania vášho pobytu v rámci programu. 

Koľko hodín týždenne budem pracovať, aby som si zarobil na štipendium?

Au pairs work a maximum of 45 hours per week and receive two weeks of paid vacation per year. See the full scheduling details for more information.

Chceš pracovať ako au pair? Sme tu pre teba!

At AuPairCare, we handle the logistics so you can focus on your experience. Visit our au pair program overview to learn how the program works, or apply to become an au pair to take the first step toward your year in the U.S.

Výpočet minimálneho týždenného vreckového, ktorý stanovuje Ministerstvo zahraničných vecí USA, vychádza z federálnej minimálnej mzdy so zrážkou vo výške 40 % za ubytovanie a stravu poskytované výmenou za služby starostlivosti o deti. AuPairCare týždenné vreckové AuPairCare je 215 USD, čo je viac ako minimum stanovené Ministerstvom zahraničných vecí USA. Hostiteľské rodiny a au pair sa môžu dohodnúť na týždennom vreckovom, ktoré bude vyššie ako minimálna suma 215 USD. Minimálny príjem au pair, náhrada nákladov na vzdelávanie a ďalšie možnosti sa môžu zmeniť na základe aktualizácií federálnych predpisov týkajúcich sa au pair. Hostiteľské rodiny sú povinné vyplácať minimálny týždenný príjem a ten nemožno zadržať z žiadneho dôvodu. V prípade akejkoľvek zmeny AuPairCare informovať všetky dotknuté strany.‍