Tuition and Registration Fees
The fee for each academic degree credit/unit is $40.00; credits/units for the diploma program is $25.00. Unless otherwise noted, each course taken represents three (3) academic credits/units. There are special fees for married couples and senior citizens 65 years or older. If a student’s spouse attends during the same quarter, VBC will give them a 25% discount for tuition. Senior citizens will receive a 50% discount for tuition. As stated in a previous section of this catalog, there is a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $25.00. This fee must be paid at the time tuition is paid. Students will be invoiced for all fees not received at the time of registration.For all returned checks, VBC charges a $25.00 processing fee. The student will be given 15 days to clear the returned check after notice has been received from VBC’s Administrative Office.
The
prescribed course of study as outlined in this catalog must be satisfactorily
completed prior to students being eligible for graduation. All graduating
students are expected to be present for rehearsal and pay a first-time
graduation fee of $65. This fee cover the charge of the cap, gown, tassel,
degree holder and 10 free invitations. There will be a minimal charge
for additional invitations.
For previous graduates of VBC who already possess the school’s cap and gown, there is a $25 graduation fee. These students will also receive 10 invitations, and pay a minimal charge for additional invitations.
There are financial plans for students who incur financial hardships while attending classes. Students must contact VBC’s Administrative Offices to see if they qualify for one of these plans so that their studies are not interrupted.
Tuition Refund Policy
VBC has established a refund policy for the original tuition paid. For students who register and later decide they are unable to continue their studies at VBC the refund policy will be based on class sessions and attendance. Tuitions refunds are as follows:
Class
Sessions |
Percentage
of Refund |
| 2 | 80% |
| 3 | 70% |
| 4 | 60% |
| 5 | 50% |
| 6 | 40% |
| 7 | No Refund |
We
are happy to have available class rings for our students. Rings are available
for Bachelor students only. Once a student in the Bachelor Program earns
99 credit-hours, the student is eligible to order their class ring. There
are several styles available. VBC ring order forms must be completed prior
to ordering.
For more information about class rings or to see the ring samples, contact VBC’s Administrative Office.