The Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP) offers eligible students at public colleges and universities the opportunity to earn money to help defray their educational costs while gaining education-aligned, career-related employment. LAEP allows a participating student placement in an educationally beneficial position that relates to the student’s area of study, career objective, or the exploration of career objectives. The program includes and emphasizes positions for students with employers that are capable of providing them with full-time employment opportunities after graduation, or opportunities to connect with other employers that are capable of providing them with full-time employment opportunities after graduation, within their areas of study.
Our Campus will have around 150 positions available under this program and student must meet and maintain program eligibility requirements
Program Requirements
Eligible students are from an underrepresented background and meet all the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled at least half-time
- California resident classification
- Satisfactory academic progress
- Demonstrated financial need
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Employed in an approved research position on campus
- High need defined as:
Qualifies for Pell Grant,
OR
Expected Family Contribution of $6657 or lower for Dreamers
Eligible students are from an underrepresented background and meet all the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled at least half-time
- California resident classification
- Satisfactory academic progress
- Demonstrated financial need
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Employed in an approved research position on campus
- High need defined as:
Qualifies for Pell Grant,
OR
Expected Family Contribution of $6657 or lower for Dreamers
All eligible students will be awarded on their FAN based on funding and eligibility requirements.
For UCLA LAEP questions contact us via Message Center and make sure to include LAEP in the subject.
Note: DGSOM has elected to not participate in the program at this time.
FAQs
Prospective Students
The Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP) offers eligible low-income students the opportunity to earn money to help defray their educational costs while gaining education-aligned, career-related employment. This state-supported program will allow UCLA to offer about 150 positions in the upcoming academic year. More information and application instructions will here starting Summer for the following academic year (Fall, Winter and Spring positions).
How do I check my eligibility for the program?
Please make sure you meet all of the following program requirements for LAEP funding at UCLA.
If you meet all minimum requirements and are interested in receiving funding you may send an inquiry via MyUCLA to check if we have funding available and if you have room within your financial aid package to receive this award.
Program Requirements
Eligible students are from an underrepresented background and meet all the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled at least half-time
- California resident classification
- Satisfactory academic progress
- Demonstrated financial need
- High need with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $6657 or lower
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Employed in an approved research position on campus
Where can I find jobs?
All approved Learning-Aligned Education Program (LAEP) jobs will be posted on Handshake. Please use “LAEP” in the search area to identify any current positions posted. We are currently in the process of adding more jobs as they become available.
Can I have more than one job?
You can only have one position at a time. This means you cannot have a LAEP job and a non LAEP job on campus at the same time due to program limitations.
How many hours can I work in this position?
You can work up to 12 hours per week during the academic year. You cannot work in this program during summer, holidays or breaks.