2a : a definite course or method of action selected from among alternatives and in light of given conditions to guide and determine present and future decisionsb : a high-level overall plan embracing the general goals and acceptable procedures especially of a governmental body.
1 The work may be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time, which take place off-campus. 2  CPT is granted for a specific position, employer, and period.  You are not required to obtain work authorization to engage in bona fide (legitimate) volunteer activities or unpaid internships. However, if possible, we recommend that you apply for CPT if you are engaging in an unpaid internship. Please see our page on âVolunteering and Unpaid Internshipsâ for more information.
The rate of compensation can be determined by the employer; however, most successful. internship programs offer comparable hourly wages, stipends, licensing, and/or tuition reimbursement. UNPAID INTERNSHIPS. Unpaid internships are opportunities that do not offer any form of monetary compensation for the student.