VCU Tuition Hike Sparks Student Concern | Richmond News

VCU just raised tuition by 3.9%—the biggest jump in Virginia’s public colleges—pushing 15-credit students to $17,963, even as the state average hovers at 3.2%. The school cites rising costs like staff salaries, security, internships, and military program waivers, but insists financial aid remains steady for low-income families and distributes over $328 million annually. With 80% of voters calling Virginia’s college costs “too expensive,” students are feeling the squeeze—some turning to loans amid high interest rates, others calling the hikes “bizarre.” Meanwhile, VCU is expanding its federal work-study program, aiming to double positions using institutional funds, letting students earn up to $2,000 per semester—but many say it’s not enough to keep up with tuition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ebf21d66626bba94