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For in-state students pursuing full-time studies (15 credit hours\/semester) the 2026-27 tuition and mandatory E&amp;G fees will amount to an increase of $100.50 per semester, or $201.00 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia community college tuition remains less than one-third the cost of attending the state&#8217;s public four-year baccalaureate institutions, offering Virginia&#8217;s most affordable and accessible pathway to better jobs.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vccs.edu\/blog\/virginia-community-colleges-set-tuition-fees-for-2026-27-academic-year\/\">read the full article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The State Board for Virginia&#8217;s Community Colleges voted May 21 to set tuition and mandatory educational and general (E&amp;G) fees for the academic year that begins with the Fall 2026 semester. For in-state students, tuition and mandatory E&amp;G fees will increase $6.70 per credit hour. 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