For this reason, the U.S. government has created rules and regulations to control the program. The use of this program for ordinary employment is strictly prohibited by law. Fellows are not employees of the host newspaper nor can they be hired at the conclusion of the program. No, Fellows may not accept financial compensation for stories, photographs or other work produced at or for the host newspaper. No, AFPF has secured the full support and cooperation of the Newspaper Guild.
Documentation is provided to host newspapers.
As a matter of courtesy and to speed the Fellow's acceptance in the newsroom, hosts usually let the Guild chair know of the decision to participate. AFPF does not provide financial support for accompanying dependents. Alfred Friendly Fellows are in the United States for six months. Fellows spend five months with their host newspaper from early July through late November. AFPF will rent cars for Fellows in cities with little or no public transportation and those where pool cars are not available to be used.