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Tuition & Aid

Funding Your Brandcenter Education

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Full-Time Master’s Program

Tuition & Fees

  • 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.
Housing

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.

Transportation

Executive Master’s Program

Tuition & Fees

  • Tuition and fees have not been set for the 2025-26 school year. We will update this information as it becomes available. Visit VCU Student Financial Services for tuition and fee details.
  • As an online program, any costs tied to in-person visits to campus (e.g. Orientation, Graduation, etc.) will be incremental and not included in tuition.

Scholarships & Federal Aid

Brandcenter Scholarships

  • 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.
Federal Aid: Student Loans, Federal Work Study & More

Additional Graduate Funding Resources at VCU

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

Graduate Assistantships & Part-Time Positions

Graduate Assistantships & Part-Time Positions through VCU

  • 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. 
Additional External Scholarships & Freelance Work

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

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Master’s Program

Build a portfolio, earn a master's degree, and launch your career in advertising, branding, or marketing, through our two-year, full-time master's program.

Executive Master’s Program

Our online Executive Master's program equips brand and integrated marketing professionals looking to expand their strategic chops with the brand building expertise they need to advance their careers.