Frequently Asked Questions for Graduate Students

Frequently Asked Questions:

When can I expect to receive a bill?

Alll statements are generated electronically for currently enrolled students and are stored on our e-billing and payment system. No paper bill is sent. Bills are generated on the 15th of each month and are due on the 10th of the following month. Charges are assessed upon enrollment for courses through the Hokie SPA.

An email is sent to the VT email address (the vt.edu address) notifying customers and their authorized payers that a bill has been generated and is ready for viewing. Within the e-billing system, users can view their current account statement and statement history, as well as view and print a pdf version of these statements.

An electronic payment can be made by e-check or credit card or payment by paper check can be mailed along with the bottom portion of the pdf version of the statement. More important information about our e-billing and payment system can be found on our Viewing and Paying Bills Online page .

Where should I send authorization forms from my sponsoring agency?

You should submit authorization forms and sponsor award letters from governmental agencies, sponsors and/or employers directly to: Office of the University Bursar, 150 Student Services Building, Blacksburg, VA, 24061. Read more about Third Party Sponsors.

Who should I contact if I have a question concerning in-state or out-of-state tuition?

You should contact the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.

What process do I follow if I pay in-state tuition based on a special arrangement contract between my employer and Virginia Tech?

Your employer should send a list of students each term who are enrolled in courses and who are eligible for in-state tuition based on the special arrangement contract between the employer and the university to the Office of the University Registrar, 250 Student Services Building, Attn: Emily Ross, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061. The Registrar will verify eligibility and make the appropriate entry on the student's record, which will result in the assessment of in-state tuition on the student's account. The student should submit the voucher for payment of tuition to the extended campus registrar or mail the voucher to the Office of the University Bursar, 150 Student Services Building, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061. A memo credit will then be entered on the student's account and the sponsor will be billed for the tuition charges.

I should be eligible for reduced tuition because I am employed full-time by a Virginia School system. How do I apply?

Request for reduced tuition should be submitted to the Graduate School. The form to be completed and returned can be obtained at their website.

Is there a payment plan?

Yes. Virginia Tech's Budget Tuition Plan offers a convenient method for planning and budgeting educational costs. This plan provides the opportunity for the student or parent(s) to divide the cost of tuition, fees, room and board into monthly installments by using direct debits to the checking account of your choice, instead of paying one lump sum by the tuition payment deadline. The only cost for this service is a non-refundable $45 application fee, which must be submitted along with the application. To find out more about the Budget Tuition Plan, the Budget Tuition Brochure and Budget Tuition Application can be viewed on the Budget Tuition Page This plan is not offered for summer terms.