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Paying for College

What will you do with the money you save?

At just $179.00 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 $2,148.00 per 12 credit hours
ETSU $5,497.00 per 12 credit hours
VHCC $2,148.00 per 12 credit hours
Virginia Tech $6,969.00 per semester
VHCC $2,148.00 per 12 credit hours
Radford $4,447 per 12-18 credit hours
VHCC $2,148.00 per 12 credit hours
UVA Wise $6,037.50 per semester
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"Thanks to VHCC, I got a debt-free jump start on my way to earning my Doctorate in Pharmacy!"
Jaquelin Cruz
VHCC Alumni
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