Our mission is to foster excellence in education for students particularly interested in the high-tech entrepreneurial field. All our programs have an applied nature, with an emphasis on specialty areas tailored to the market needs of Silicon Valley companies. What distinguishes ITU from many other universities is the level of support our college provides its domestic and international students. You will feel well taken care of and at home at ITU. At ITU, we are proud to offer competitively priced graduate programs. We also offer financial support and payment plans to help fund your education. Special tuition financial support and scholarships are available for California residents, veterans, and active-duty members, employees of the Silicon Valley Organization (SVO) member organizations, as well as full-time police officers, firefighters, and public paramedics. Listed are some of our outreach programs: Hispanic Heritage Month Financial Support (HHMFS) African Ancestry Month Financial Support (AAMFS) ITU Student Loan (ITUSL) California Resident Financial Support (CRFS) Alumni Financial Support (AFS) First Responders Financial Support (FRFS) Student Referral Financial Support (SRFS) Alumni Referral Financial Support (ARFS) Presidential Scholarship (PSFS)