CLARB + ASLA FUND

Reimbursement support for eligible L.A.R.E. candidates with financial need.

CLARB + ASLA FUND

CLARB has donated $500,000 to the ASLA Fund to launch the CLARB Exam Success Grant—a reimbursement-based program designed to help eligible L.A.R.E. candidates in financial need cover exam costs and remove financial barriers on the path to licensure, subject to program requirements.

$500,000
Total CLARB Donation to the ASLA Fund

3 Years
Program Duration

~$535
Reimbursement Per L.A.R.E. Section

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The CLARB Exam Success Grant is a reimbursement-based program funded by CLARB and administered by the ASLA Fund. It is designed to reimburse eligible L.A.R.E. candidates in financial need for exam costs—helping remove financial barriers on the path to licensure, subject to program requirements.

Unlike a one-time scholarship, this program follows your progress. Candidates apply after passing each L.A.R.E. section, meaning support is tied directly to your achievements—not a single application window.

Funded by CLARB. Administered by the ASLA Fund.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

The CLARB Exam Success Grant is designed for active L.A.R.E. candidates who demonstrate financial need. Full eligibility criteria and program requirements will be published when applications open. Sign up below to be notified.

✓  Active L.A.R.E. Candidate
✓  Demonstrated Financial Need
✓  Passed at Least One L.A.R.E. Section
✓  Subject to Program Requirements

Good to Know

The CLARB Exam Success Grant is a reimbursement program — meaning funds are issued after you pass and apply. If you need help covering exam costs upfront, the ASLA Licensure Advancement Program may be able to help with advance funding, mentorship, and study support. Both programs are designed to work together to support your path to licensure.

 Learn about the ASLA Licensure Advancement Program → 

The Process

How It Works

1

Pass a L.A.R.E. Section

Complete and pass any section of the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.).

2

Apply Within ~30 Days

Submit a reimbursement application through the ASLA Fund within approximately 30 days of receiving your passing results. Financial need is verified by attestation.

3

ASLA Fund Reviews, CLARB Verifies

The ASLA Fund reviews eligibility and financial need while CLARB verifies your exam pass for a fast, low-friction process.

4

Receive Your Reimbursement

Approved applicants receive reimbursement for eligible exam costs. You can apply after each section you pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

The grant reimburses eligible L.A.R.E. candidates in financial need for exam costs — approximately $535 per section—subject to program requirements. Reimbursement is issued after you pass each section and your application is approved.

You apply after each L.A.R.E. section you pass, within approximately 30 days of receiving your results. This rolling model means financial need is reassessed over time and support follows your progress through the exam.

The CLARB Exam Success Grant is funded by CLARB and administered by the ASLA Fund. CLARB verifies exam passes; the ASLA Fund reviews eligibility and issues reimbursement payments.

Financial need is assessed primarily through attestation — you self-certify your need as part of the application. The program is designed to minimize documentation barriers so more candidates can access support.

Application dates are being finalized. Sign up for notifications to be alerted the moment applications open. The program was announced at the ASLA Conference General Session on September 16, 2026.

The CLARB Exam Success Grant is a reimbursement program — funds are issued after you pass. If you need help covering costs before you test, the ASLA Licensure Advancement Program may offer upfront financial assistance, mentorship, and study support. Both programs are designed to complement each other.

No—these are two separate but complementary programs. The CLARB Exam Success Grant (funded by CLARB, administered by the ASLA Fund) reimburses eligible candidates after passing each L.A.R.E. section. The ASLA Licensure Advancement Program may provide upfront support, mentorship, and study resources. Candidates may be eligible for both.

Contact the ASLA Fund

For more information about the ASLA Fund, donations, or programs, contact:

Judy Mehlman 

Development Manager

202-216-2366