Resources District of Columbia

While in the US, all au pairs must complete six semester hours of higher education at an accredited post-secondary institution as part of J-1 visa requirements. Host families reimburse up to $500 for the cost of tuition and related materials including books and supplies.

All payments for tuition, books, fees, and materials that exceed the host family’s contribution are the responsibility of the au pair. If you do not use the complete amount, the education stipend is not paid to the au pair in cash. An au pair will not be able to extend their stay without first completing their educational requirement.

University Name	Website	Special Programs
Corcoran College of Art and Design	www.corcoran.edu
Georgetown University	www.georgetown.edu	Part Time Continuing English Program
Howard University	www.howard.edu	Program for Academic Support and Services-ESL
International Language Institute	www.ilidc.com
Lado International College	www.lado.com
U.S. Department of Agriculture Graduate School	www.graduateschool.edu
University of the District of Columbia	www.udc.edu
The Borough of Manhattan Community College	www.campusce.net	Learning Across America Learning on Location
Au Pair Weekend Classes	www.aupairclasses.org
American University	www.american.edu/spexs/elta-esl/	English Language & Training Academy (ELTA)