Southern Virginia University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Southern Virginia University?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $20,780, with $250 in required fees. The reported charges were the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Typical annual room and board charges totaled $9,928, bringing those listed items to $30,958 before books, transportation, personal expenses, or individual adjustments.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition: $20,780.
• Required undergraduate fees: $250.
• Typical room and board charges: $9,928.
• Combined listed tuition, fees, room, and board: $30,958.

That combined figure is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget or the amount every student pays. Housing choices and aid eligibility change the result. In the same reporting, average net price - the estimated cost after grant and scholarship aid - was $19,501 for students from families with annual income up to $48,000 and $27,108 for those from families above $110,000. Those group averages are not individual aid offers.

Financial assistance may include federal grants and loans, eligible state aid, and institutional scholarships. The university reported that all undergraduates in the measured group received some form of financial aid, while 57% had student loans; receiving aid therefore did not necessarily mean avoiding debt. Applicants should complete the FAFSA for aid consideration, check applicable deadlines, and compare their individualized offer with the full budget, including travel and books. Eligible veterans and dependents should also ask how military education benefits interact with other assistance.

What are the work-study opportunities at Southern Virginia University?

Southern Virginia University students can pursue employment as a way to earn money and develop experience, but a job should not be counted as guaranteed aid. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, generally provides the opportunity to earn wages through an approved job; it is not a grant paid in full at the start of a term.

Students should ask the financial aid office whether they qualify for Federal Work-Study, which jobs are eligible, and how hiring works. They can also ask about ordinary campus jobs, which may have different funding and eligibility rules. Work hours, pay, and availability affect what a student will actually earn, so an estimated employment amount should be treated differently from a confirmed scholarship.

For career planning, reported student services include individual counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, career-interest testing, and job fairs. Those services can help students seek internships and employment, but access to career support should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.