EduCare in America

The EduCare program is suited to someone who would like to spend more time studying, and less time looking afer the host family’s children. With EduCare you work up to 30 hours a week instead of 45 hours. Naturally, you earn slightly less, but your US$1,000 study allowance allows you to take courses for six hours a week.

EduCare departures take place in July/August or December. As Educare participants start their chosen college courses in either September or January, this gives you time to get to know your family and surroundings before classes start.

• 12 months placement with a US family
• Weekly payment of US$146.81 (effective July 09) for working up to 30 hours per week
• Sponsorship of your 13 month J-1 Visitor Exchange Visa***
• Full board and lodging
• FREE return flights to the US and one-way transportation to your host family (must depart by 30 November 2009)
• Up to US$1,000 towards tuition fees and course materials
• Two weeks’ paid vacation
• Optional travel month at the end of the year to travel within the US at your own expense.
• Medical insurance cover of US$100,000
• Public liability cover of US$100,000
• A 4-day orientation course near New York with full board and lodging
• Year long support from your Community Counsellor,
• 24 hour toll-free emergency line
• A program of social activities with other EduCare companions

**US Govt J-1Visa cost is $330.40 as at May 2009** **FREE Flight to the USA from Sydney and Melbourne and $660 to Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide (payable towards end of your program)**