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Pay Deposit

A $300 deposit reserves your spot in the incoming class.

Refund Deadlines:

  • Early Decision (ED): Refundable only by February 15. Deposits after this date are non-refundable.
  • Regular Decision (RD): Refundable only by May 1.

Payment Options:

  • Post View account: Electronic Check (no fee) or credit card (AmEx, Discover, MasterCard, VISA; 2.6% fee)
    • In Post View, navigate to Student Finance and then Account Summary to view the $300 deposit charge. Click on "Make a Payment" to pay your deposit electronically.
  • By phone: Contact Cadet Accounting at 540-464-7217
  • Make checks payable to VMI, and mail to:

Cadet Accounting
510 Burma Road
P.O. Box 1839
Lexington, VA, 24450

  • International students: contact Cadet Accounting for wiring instructions

Deposit Use:
Covers property damage, lost property, or unpaid obligations. Returned after matriculation, less any deductions, upon graduation or termination of cadetship.


For general questions regarding deposit refunds, please contact Admissions directly at admissions@vmi.edu.