Once your STP application has been received, approved, and processed you will be emailed a confirmation letter that includes payment information and deadlines.

Please be advised that payment for the course(s) must be paid in full by 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17.  Refer to your confirmation letter (sent to email provided on STP application) for instructions on how to make payment.  

The cost of books varies according to the course and instructor, but on average, the cost for books for the summer program is approximately $150.00. An estimate for weekend meals in Lexington is $50.00 per weekend. Students bringing cars to STP will be required to pay a vehicle registration fee of $40. 

These charges must be paid in full by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 if you are attending the Summer Transition Program. You are not registered until all fees are paid. After the registration deadline students with unpaid fees will be dropped from class rolls. 

Enrollment and payment after the registration deadline will require a late registration fee. The charges can be paid on-line or via telephone with a credit card. MasterCard, VISA, Discovery, and American Express cards are accepted. If a credit card is used a 2.6% convenience fee will be added to the total. Payment can also be made online via Echeck with no additional charge prior to the deadline. 

Questions regarding payments can be directed to Student Accounting at 540-464-7217. 

Questions regarding VMI Summer Transition Program can be directed to the Summer Session Office. 

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2026 STP Tuition

• In-State Tuition: $422 per credit hour
• Out-of-State Tuition: $1,288 per credit hour

2026 STP Room and Board 

• Room plus 19 Meal Plan (breakfast/lunch/dinner, Mon-Fri & brunch/dinner, Sat-Sun):  $1,134

2026 STP Other Fees  

• Auxiliary Fee*: $144
• On-post parking fee (per session): $40

* The auxiliary fee covers medical services and use of athletic facilities. All students attending VMI summer session will be assessed an auxiliary fee.

 

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Refund Policy

Tuition is refundable in part only upon official notice of withdrawal to the Director of the VMI Summer Transition Program.

Tuition will be refunded in full prior to the end of the drop/add period. After the drop/add period, but prior to the 7th day of classes, 25% of tuition will be refunded. Tuition will not be refunded on or after the 7th day of classes. Charges for meals and housing will be refunded on a pro rata basis. Parking fees are refundable only if registration is canceled prior to the beginning of classes.

Exceptions to the refund policy are made only in extraordinary circumstances. Appeals may be made to the Tuition Appeals Committee upon written request to the VMI Comptroller, no later than 60 days after withdrawal from the course or Summer Transition Program.