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HopeTech - EVIT's Residential Community

A view of HopeTech, EVIT's Residential Hall for Foster Youth at the East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa, Arizona. 
HopeTech, EVIT's residential community, provides apartment-style housing for young adults in foster care or McKinney-Vento. 

 

HopeTech is thrilled to announce that open enrollment for the EVIT 2026-2027 school year is officially underway!

This is your chance to gain a competitive edge by pursuing your EVIT program while experiencing the full benefits of living on-site at HopeTech. We are actively accepting applications from dedicated students ready to start their career journey.

Secure Your Spot
We strongly encourage you to apply now to secure your preferred housing, with options available for both single and shared rooms. Space is limited, and demand is high!

Don't wait—take the crucial first step toward a rewarding opportunity and submit your application to HopeTech today!

 

 
The logo of HopeTech, EVIT's Residential Hall
Enrollment Information
Eligibility:
  • Applicants who were in foster care or classified as McKinney-Vento
  • Applicants 18-23 years of age
How to Apply:
  • Applications are accepted through the EVIT online enrollment process.
  • Please email  dmccoy@evit.edu to begin your application.
What You'll Need to Apply:
  • The name, email address, and phone number of a non-relative adult who will complete a recommendation form. This is required.
  • If applicable, the name, email address, and phone number of the applicant’s DCS Case Manager, CDS, success coach and/or McKinney Vento liaison.
Housing Information:
  • 8 students per apartment
  • Rent - maximum $500 per month
Residents Will:
  1. Work toward a high school diploma or GED, if they haven't completed high school or obtained a GED.
  2. Enroll in an EVIT program and meet the attendance and academic requirements of the program.
  3. Sign a contract with EVIT acknowledging their understanding of, and agreement to, EVIT rules, policies, and expectations.
  4. Sign a lease agreement with EVIT.
  5. Meaningfully participate in programming in the areas of workplace readiness and independent living skills.
  6. Work a part-time job.
  7. Spend 35 hours a week on academic requirements and other meaningful activities, including part-time employment, an internship, a regular volunteer commitment, a mentee commitment, job and /or life skills training, required meetings, or other activities approved by the Program Director.
  8. Attend regularly scheduled community meetings.
  9. Comply with all academic and program requirements, rules and regulations.
For more information, please email dmccoy@evit.edu.
For donation inquiries, please email hopetech@evit.edu.

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