• Tuition and fees for the 2023-24 school year (one year of the two-year program):
  • In-State: $26,630
  • Out-of-State: $27,320
• Tuition and fees are subject to change. We’ll update tuition and fees for the upcoming year when it’s available. Tuition and fees are subject to change. Visit VCU Student Financial Services for tuition and fee details.
• Parking, room and board, and meal plans are not included in tuition.

Most Brandcenter students live off campus, though a limited number of on-campus housing options are available. If you have questions about living off campus, visit VCU Off-Campus Housing.

• Our students walk, bike, drive, take the bus—free for students—or carpool to campus.
• There are three university parking lots near our building, and parking passes can be purchased for any of these lots through the VCU Parking & Transportation office.

• Scholarships are awarded annually to eligible Brandcenter students in the full-time master’s program.
• Scholarships typically range between $500 and $5,000.
• After submitting your application for admission, you’ll receive a link to apply for scholarships within your Brandcenter portal. Your admissions and scholarship application must be completed by the March 17 deadline.
• Students who wish to be considered for need-based scholarships must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid if they are eligible to do so. View the FAFSA eligibility criteria.
• Visit Brandcenter Tuition & Aid and VCU Student Financial Services for more information and resources.

• If you are eligible to receive federal loans and are considering taking out Graduate Direct Loans and Grad PLUS loans, finding a Federal Work Study position, or applying for scholarships to help fund your Brandcenter education, you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
• The VCU school code for the FAFSA is 003735.
• Brandcenter applicants should submit the FAFSA as soon as possible, even if your admission status is undetermined.
• Visit VCU Student Financial Services for more information and resources.

Visit VCU Graduate School Funding for more information and resources for funding your education.

• Eligible students can apply for both graduate assistantships and other part-time job opportunities at the university via the Handshake career resource tool, once they’ve registered for classes.
• August/September is the best time to look for graduate assistantship positions. 

We share external scholarship or freelance work opportunities with current students as soon as the information is available.