LAEP Frequently
Asked Questions

Q: What is the Learning Aligned Employment Program (LAEP)

A: LAEP provides funds to offer eligible students opportunities to earn money to help pay their educational costs while gaining career-related experience in their fields of study.

 Q: Can students also receive academic credits/units for any research work performed as a part of a LAEP position?

A: Students cannot count their research work for multiple programs/opportunities. Using the same work for academic credit and a paid position is not allowed.

Q: Can students hold more than one LAEP/Federal Work-Study job?

A: No, you may hold only one work-study job, either under LAEP or Federal Work-Study, at a time. You may work at another campus employment position but not under Work-Study.

Q: Can graduate students participate in LAEP? 

A: No, the program is only open to students pursuing an initial undergraduate degree.

Q: Can students who completed the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) participate in LAEP? 

A: Yes. Students must be eligible to work in the U.S. to participate.

Q: Where can I learn more about LAEP? 

A: You can learn more about the program and funding development on the official LAEP website.