Tuition and Fees	Virginians	Non-Virginians	International
Due Aug. 1	$16,508	$32,304	$32,954
Due Dec. 15	$16,508	$32,304	$32,954
TOTAL	$33,016	$64,608	$65,908

Review the full cost of attendance for specific dollar amount breakdowns.

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Deposit:  All New and Readmitted cadets are required to pay a $300 deposit.  This deposit is returned to the cadet, less any deductions for damages or unpaid obligations and without interest, upon graduation or termination of the cadetship.

Health Insurance is required for all International cadets.  Please contact the Office of International Programs for specific coverage information.  Amount included is an estimate for the 2025-26 academic year.

Late Fee:  A late fee of $100 or 10% of the unpaid balance, whichever is less, will be assessed for failure to pay tuition and fees as required.

Other costs payable by the cadet include textbooks, supplies, automobile registration, and non-issue clothing.  The cadet must pay for such items with cash, check, or bank credit card at the time of purchase. Cadets must satisfy all financial obligations to the Institute for the past semesters or terms before they will be allowed to register for any succeeding semester or term.  In addition, the Institute reserves the right to hold grades, credits, transcripts and diplomas until all financial obligations to the Institute are satisfied. 

Payment Plans

Virginia Military Institute partners with Nelnet Campus Commerce to let you pay your tuition and fees over time, making college more affordable. There’s no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable and it’s easy to enroll online.

To get started, your cadet will need to fill out the initial information and then set the parent or guardian up as an authorized user.

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Virginia Prepaid

Option 1:  Prepaid529 (in-state tuition and mandatory fees only)

1. Submit a Withdrawal Request online by visiting Invest529.com. This only needs to be submitted once when the student first enrolls. Virginia Military Institute is paid automatically each fall and spring semester until Prepaid529 benefits are exhausted or otherwise requested by the account owner.
2. A list of participants in the Prepaid529 plan is sent to Virginia Military Institute prior to the start of classes for fall and spring semesters.
3. A pending credit will be placed on your student’s account until payment is received. (Students wanting to use Prepaid529 benefits for summer or winter term classes should contact Commonwealth Savers at 1-888-567-0540 to discuss payment options).
4. Prepaid529 benefits will be paid directly to Virginia Military Institute each semester after the add/drop period. Generally, payment is made within 30 days upon receipt of an invoice. Do not pay Virginia Military Institute the amount of tuition and mandatory fees covered by your Prepaid529 account.

Prepaid529 will pay for tuition and mandatory fees for normal full-time course load (12 – 18 credit hours) in a general course of study at Virginia public two or four-year schools. Benefits used for less than a full-time course load (including winter or summer semesters) are prorated. Additional charges for a specific major, class, program or course of study (e.g., engineering, nursing), often referred to as “Differential Tuition,” are not covered by Prepaid529. Please see the Prepaid529 Program Description and Master Agreement for more details about Prepaid529 benefits.

The payout on any Prepaid529 contract cannot be less than the total payments made plus the Prepaid529 reasonable rate of return; this value is known as the minimum benefit.  Account owners will be notified of minimum benefit payouts for eligible accounts. The student is responsible for notifying Virginia Military Institute regarding how to apply the excess funds. 

Contact Commonwealth Savers Customer Service for questions regarding benefits use.           

Option 2: Invest529 Portfolios

1. Submit a Withdrawal Request to Invest529 either online or by mail at least ten (10) days prior to payment deadline.
2. Indicate the amount you are requesting to be paid to Virginia Military Institute.
3. The Student Identification Number requested on the Withdrawal Request is the student’s Virginia Military Institute ID number.
4. Virginia Military Institute does not receive notice of pending distributions prior to receipt of distributed funds.