Information for Au Pairs

HCC offers different enrollment options for Au Pairs – Credit Classes, CustomClasses, or Continuing Education (Noncredit) classes.

Credit Classes

• Credit Classes are fully accredited college courses.  Students earn a grade and college credit that is reflected on an official transcript.
• Au Pairs are charged the Out-of-State Tuition Rate (plus applicable fees) for credit classes.
• Au Pairs must submit an Admissions Application and upload their J-1 visa documentation to be admitted to HCC for credit class enrollment.
• Placement Testing in English or Math may be required.
• To receive a transcript, Au Pairs should submit an Official Transcript Request Form to HCC's RRVA Office after completion of the course.
• Available courses can be found in HCC's Schedule of Credit Classes.

CustomClasses

• CustomClass allows you to take a credit course as a noncredit student.
• Au Pairs are charged the In-County Tuition Rate for CustomClasses.  There is no consolidated fee charge, but course fees may apply.
• Au Pairs can enroll in CustomClasses by submitting a CustomClass Registration Form to HCC’s RRVA Office.
• Application and Placement Testing are not required.
• To receive verification of enrollment, please email PersonalEnrichment@howardcc.edu after completion of the course.
• For more information, please visit HCC's CustomClass webpage.

Continuing Education (Noncredit) Classes

• Noncredit Classes are courses that do not offer grades or college credit and do not have tuition rates.  Each class has its own cost depending on class time, materials, etc.
• Au Pairs can enroll in noncredit classes in a variety of ways.  Visit the Register Payment page for registration details.
• Placement Testing may be required depending on the course.
• To receive verification of enrollment for noncredit English classes, please email elc@howardcc.edu after completion of the course. Visit the English Language Center's Au Pair webpage for more information.
• To receive verification of enrollment for all other noncredit classes, please contact HCC's division of Workforce, Career & Community Education after completion of the course, please visit Workforce, Career & Community Education webpage.