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Paying for College

What will you do with the money you save?

At just $172.30 per credit hour, VHCC is the smart choice to save big. Over 75% of our students receive financial aid on top of already unbeatable tuition costs, making tuition completely free for many of our students.

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More than 80% of our students qualify.

Find out if you qualify for financial aid and see how much you can save.

Financial Aid

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Save even more with scholarships.

Learn how scholarships can make paying for college even easier.

Learn More About Scholarships

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Planning ahead makes it easier.

Make paying for college even easier with our easy-to-use payment plan.

Payment Plan

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Earn while you learn.

Our work study program is an oh-so-easy way to get a part-time job alongside your studies.

Work Study

Paying for College Comparisons by 12 credit hours

VHCC $2,067.60 per 12 credit hours
ETSU $4,660.00 per 12 Credit Hours
VHCC $2,067.60 per 12 credit hours
Emory & Henry $17,250.00 per semester / 12-18 credit hours
entering 2021-22 first-year and transfer students
VHCC $2,067.60 per 12 credit hours
Virginia Tech $5,710.00 - 12 or more credits
VHCC $2,067.60 per 12 credit hours
Radford $5,708 - 12 Credit Hours
VHCC $2,067.60 per 12 credit hours
UVA Wise Virginia Resident: $5,581 per semester
VHCC is an excellent way to save money while getting general courses out of the way!
Justin Zhang
Saltville, Virginia
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