Costs/Stipends/Reimbursements

There are no tuition fees for EMI on-campus or off-site courses. All instruction, course materials, and housing (for most participants) are provided at no cost. Participants from other countries, other federal agencies, and most participants from private industry or contractors to state, local, or tribal governments must pay their own transportation and lodging fees. All participants are responsible for the cost of
cafeteria meals provided and for personal, incidental expenses.

Stipend reimbursement is limited to three trips for each participant per fiscal year. You must purchase a 21-day pre-purchased, nonrefundable ticket for round-trip transportation by common carrier (economy, coach class, or less). First class and business class airline tickets will not be reimbursed. If you are notified in enough time to purchase the 21-day ticket and do not do so, your reimbursement will be limited to the state ceiling as established by NETC. If you choose to drive, you will be reimbursed the current Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) federal mileage allowance or the state ceiling, whichever is less.

Reimbursement will be made by direct deposit to your personal account (please provide a copy of a check). You are responsible for reimbursing your organization.
If you have questions about your eligibility to receive a stipend, please call (301) 447-1035.