Year 1: You need 6 credits, 7.2 CEUs, or 72 hours from an accredited institution. If you want to extend, you need to complete this requirement by your 11th month. Education stipend is $500.

Year 2: You need 6 credits, 7.2 CEUs, or 72 hours. from an accredited institution by the end of your second year. Education stipend is $500.

When planning for your education requirement, please try to find in-person or hybrid classes first. If those don’t fit your schedule, you are welcome to take a single online course through an accredited U.S. school. Since we want to make sure your credits count, please send the course details to your community counselor for a quick review before you sign up!

🚨Note: Please don’t last minute! Failure to complete your education requirement will be failure to fulfill your J1-visa requirement.

Au Pair Weekend This is very popular with our au pairs.You can take weekend courses in-person or online.

Continuing Education at UNLV-local university

Continuing Education at College of Southern Nevada-local community college with several locations in the valley.

If you’re looking to knock out your credits without the stress of a commute, check out the APIA Advantage UCLA Class. It’s a pioneer in the field as the first State Department-approved online course. For $500, you get all 6 credits and the freedom to work whenever you want over a 3–4 month period. Whether you’re passionate about American culture or just need a flexible option that fits your busy life, this course is a fantastic “one-and-done” choice for your requirements.