Yakima Valley College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Yakima Valley College?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $4,772 for Washington residents and $5,333 for out-of-state students. Required fees were $540 in either category, bringing the respective published tuition-and-fee figures to $5,312 and $5,873. These amounts do not include living expenses, books, transportation, or personal costs.

Reported annual room and board charges were $5,821, while books and supplies were estimated at $528. Those figures should not simply be added to tuition and presented as every student's bill: most YVC students commute, housing arrangements vary, and a complete cost-of-attendance budget also accounts for expenses such as transportation and personal needs. Part-time students were charged reported tuition rates of $128 per credit for in-state study and $146 per credit for out-of-state study, before applicable fees.

Financial aid can change the amount a student pays. In 2024-25 reporting, 87% of students received some form of financial aid, while 7% received student loans. Reported average net price - which reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid - varied by family income; it was $10,955 for students from families earning no more than $48,000 and $13,029 for those in the next reported income band. An average is not an individual aid offer.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants, Washington state aid, scholarships, and federal loans. Applying through the appropriate financial-aid form and meeting any priority deadlines matters because eligibility and funding differ by student. Veterans and eligible dependents should also verify how their education benefits apply to a specific program before relying on them in a budget.

What are the work-study opportunities at Yakima Valley College?

Yakima Valley College students may be able to combine coursework with student employment, including Federal Work-Study when they qualify and a position is available. Work-Study is a financial-aid program that pays students for work performed; it is not a grant paid simply for enrolling and does not guarantee a job.

Eligibility typically depends on a financial-aid application, the student's award, and continued enrollment under program rules. Students should distinguish Work-Study positions from ordinary campus or community part-time jobs, which may have different hiring requirements. The financial-aid office can clarify an award, while the college's employment and career resources can help students identify openings and prepare applications.

Work experience may also come through a program-specific internship or clinical placement, but YVC does not require an internship of every student. A placement that earns academic credit may have a different schedule and compensation arrangement from a paid student job.