Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP)

The Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP) provides funds to participating public colleges and universities to offer eligible students opportunities to earn money while gaining career-related experience in their fields of study. LAEP was established in the 2021-22 California State Budget and is administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC); this program will end by 2030-2031.

Information Sessions

For more information on LAEP, you can attend an information session.

For Students

The Career Development Center and Financial Aid and Scholarships will host three information sessions for students during the month of November. Please register via this Student Information Qualtrics form.

For Employers

The Career Development Center and Financial Aid and Scholarships will host three information sessions for employers during the month of November. Please register via this Employer Information Qualtrics form.

 

Student Eligibility for LAEP

In order to be eligible for LAEP, you must be:

  • an undergraduate student or a teaching credential student, and
  • enrolled at least half-time, and
  • classified as a CA resident, and
  • be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and
  • eligible to work in the United States, and
  • demonstrating financial need, as determined by Financial Aid and Scholarships, and
  • from an underrepresented background