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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…
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