Payments with your Sponsored Funds Many sponsored programs require the use of a consultant and can be paid via a Memorandum of Understanding or an Independent Contractor Agreement. Stipend Payments Issued to CUNY students, engaged in research or scholarship to defray tuition costs or other costs associated with participation in research activities. Stipend payments to students are submitted through OneRF. Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) ICAs can be used to pay a consultant more than $5,000. Review the RF's webpage on ICAs for additional information by clicking here ICAs are submitted through the RFs Contract Manager System.