• Tuition and fees for the 2024-25 school year (one year of the two-year program):
  • In-State: $26,767
  • Out-of-State: $27,457
• Tuition and fees are subject to change. We’ll update tuition and fees for the upcoming year when it’s available. 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.