I was a chem LA . The one credit class is not difficult but it is sort of time consuming for just one credit . If you plan on being an LA for more than a semester , the $ 250 aspect won ' t be a huge problem . I remember spending about 6 to 10 hours a week just for LA stuff this includes going to the actual class , going to the meeting , going to the LA class , and participating in a mandatory tutoring program . Benefits passively make money , improve teaching skills , improve communication skills , meet new people , enhance your own math skills , nice to see on resume , establish ties with professors and instructorsIf you happen to like teaching and helping people learn while making some money , it ' s definitely worth it . If you aren ' t interested in teaching and are only focused on making money , you ' re better off getting a part time job .