Financial Support Most students who are enrolled in the Program on a full-time basis receive financial aid of some kind. Additional aid is also available on a competitive basis through a range of campus programs. First year students may receive fellowships (based on exceptional need or achievement) or a stipend toward educational and living expenses. Second year students receive research assistantships in conjunction with research performed in the Problems Courses. Limited support is available for students who are not California residents. Since this support is very limited, we encourage foreign students to apply for financial aid and extramural support. Internships are usually well-paid positions, competitive with the current job market for entering environmental professionals ($35,000-$50,000 recently). A very high percentage of internships involve permanent positions for the ESE intern. Part-time Enrollment Students may elect to take a 50% course load their first two years while employed on or off-campus. Full-time status is required for students who receive financial aid from the ESE Program, and during the Problems Course year. UCLA Financial Aid