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Paying in Monthly Installments

What is the Budget Tuition Plan?

Pay part or all of your tuition, fees, dining and housing in monthly installments during the semester.

  • Payable through U.S. or domestic bank draft only, no credit cards
  • $450 minimum balance due to enroll
  • $45 application fee per semester (non-refundable)
  • Automatically adjusts for credits and charges placed on account (email bursar@vt.edu for application of debit to time sensitive charges such as parking tickets)      
  • Can be combined with financial aid, loans or scholarships
  • Receive email notice 10 days before with amount to be withdrawn
  • No late fees or penalties

Enrollment Period & Withdrawal Dates by Semester

The summer Budget Tuition Plan opens in early May. The summer payment plan offers 3 -monthly installments due on

  • May 15, 2025
  • June 16, 2025
  • July 15, 2025

The fall Budget Tuition Plan opens in mid-July. The fall payment plan offers 4-monthly installments due on

  • August 15, 2025
  • September 19, 2025
  • October 17, 2025
  • November 21, 2025

The spring Budget Tuition Plan opens in mid-December. The spring payment plan offers 4 -monthly installments due on

  • January 16, 2026
  • February 20, 2026
  • March 20, 2026
  • April 17, 2026

NOTE: Outstanding balances not satisfied by the payment deadline date will be subject to further penalties such as a late payment fee and account hold. Failure to make financial arrangements by the 10th day of classes may result in dismissal.

*Please refer to your plan enrollment document.