Virginia Peninsula Community College’s transparent tuition and fee structure ensures you know the costs upfront so you can focus on achieving your educational goals without financial surprises. Whether pursuing a degree or certificate or taking individual courses, VPCC offers competitive rates and a range of financial aid options to support your journey. Explore the value of a quality education tailored to fit your budget in your community.
Information Regarding Tuition and Fee Increases
Beginning Fall 2026, several tuition and fee changes will take effect for the 2026–2027 academic year as approved by the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges.
What changed?
- Tuition increase of $6.70 per credit hour
- Student Activity fee increase of $0.49 per credit hour
- New Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Fees (select programs only, financial aid eligible)
- Fees range from $25 to $50 per credit hour, with a 50% discount during the 2026–27 academic year.
- Applies only to designated high-cost courses. Before you register, you will see course fees clearly disclosed in the course schedule, course catalog, and your class notes in SIS student account bill.
- Important note for Dual Enrollment Program students: CTE course fees do not apply to CTE courses taught at your high school.
Why these changes?
These changes were made carefully and reflect ongoing funding challenges facing Virginia’s community colleges, which receive significantly less state funding per student than Virginia’s public universities. Even with these increases, VPCC and Virginia’s community colleges remain among the most affordable pathways to a degree or career credential.
The new CTE course fees will help cover the rising costs of specialized equipment, clinical supplies, simulation technology, and safety resources used in career and technical programs that prepare students for high-demand careers in Hampton Roads.
Financial Aid Support
Federal and state financial aid, including Pell Grants, G3, and other aid programs, may help eligible students cover these costs. Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office with questions about affordability or eligibility.
What You Should Do
- Review course fees in SIS before registering for Fall 2026
- Contact Financial Aid if you need assistance
- Speak with your advisor if you have questions about courses in your program
Tuition Deadlines
Fall 2026 Class Drop Schedules for Non-Payment (Enrollment Cancellation)
| Scheduled Drop | Date | For Classes enrolled on or before |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | August 9, 2026 |
| 2 | Friday, September 4, 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
| 3 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | September 29, 2026 |
| 4 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | October 11, 2026 |
| 5 | Friday, October 23, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
2026-2027 Academic Year
- Fall 2026 tuition payment due by: July 24, 2026
- Spring 2027 tuition payment due by: December 11, 2026
- Summer 2027 tuition payment due by: May 7, 2027
- Payments will be accepted for the Fall 2026 term beginning July 1, 2026
- Payments will be accepted for the Spring 2027 term beginning October 19, 2026
- Payments will be accepted for the Summer 2027 term beginning March 22, 2027
Fall 2026 ‐ Summer 2027 Academic Year
| TUITION & FEES* | VIRGINIA RESIDENT | BUSINESS CONTRACT RATE | MILITARY CONTRACT RATE | OUT OF STATE RATE | MILITARY RATE (OUT OF STATE DOMICILE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $177.00 | $237.00 | $177.00 | $365.60 | $177.00 |
| Capital Fee | $0.00 | $28.50 | $0.00 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Safety/ Parking Fee | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 |
| Student Activity Fee | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 |
| Total Per Credit Hour * | $181.70 | $270.20 | $181.70 | $398.80 | $210.20 |
* Beginning Fall 2026, in addition to the “Total Per Credit Hour” amount shown above, new course fees for select high-cost programs are being implemented to support the materials, tools, and hands-on experiences required for today’s careers. You will see these course fees clearly disclosed in the course schedule, course catalog, and your class notes in SIS student account bill.Course fee rates are organized by career program area as follows: $25 per credit for Healthcare programs and $12.50 per credit hour for Skilled Trades. For more information, please visit https://www.vccs.edu/coursefees/
Classes registered for after the tuition deadline must be paid for at the time of registration to avoid being dropped for nonpayment.
If you are registered in a class that is participating in the IncludED program, there will be an additional course fee.