Stipends and Funding

ITEP stipends include:

  • Living stipend (approximately $1700/month for x 4 months per semester)
  • Dependent stipend ($250/month/dependent up to 2 dependents x 4 months per semester)
  • Travel stipend (approximately $650/semester)

Stipends are dispersed in a lump sum at the beginning of the semester. Stipends will cover all non-mandatory fees or expenses charged by the university first (including dorm, meal plan, parking pass, ZonaZoo pass, etc.). Any remaining amount will be dispersed to student via direct deposit. 

Non-stipend benefits of ITEP:

  • Book allowance (maximum of $600/semester)
    • Students will submit booklist to ITEP coordinator who will order and pay for books.
  • Laptop allowance
    • Upon acceptance to ITEP, students will select 1 of 2 models of laptops offered by recommendation of UA COE IT department. Students will receive 1 laptop that is to be kept by student following graduation.
  • Knowledge Exam Prep and Registration
  • Certification Exam Fee
  • Graduation Fee