Costs
In-State
Out-of-State
Since Virginia Tech is a public university, there are different costs for in-state students and out-of-state students. The sticker price at Virginia Tech is $28,634 for in-state students in VA, and $48,317 for out-of-state students. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.
It’s also important to note that the cost of attendance can vary from year to year and typically it will rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated every year to take any price increases, as well as any changes in your financial situation, into account.
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See more Virginia scholarshipsStamps Scholarship at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech participates in the Stamps Scholarship Program, which means that they offer recurring scholarships to select admitted students. These awards range between $6,000 to $90,000 per year. Many schools automatically consider admitted students for Stamps Scholarships. However, some schools have a separate application process; be sure to check Virginia Tech's website for information on how to apply.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Financial Aid
Students who are applying for financial aid at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.
The FAFSA code for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 003754.
If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.
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Pell Grants at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
15% of students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.
Outside Scholarships
Virginia Tech students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources: