Scholarships
Although Valencia’s tuition is very affordable, many of our students still face financial challenges that keep them out of college:
- The cost of books now outpaces the cost of tuition.
- The students who most need financial assistance - those who are working full time or more than one part-time job and are just above federal guidelines - do not qualify for most grants or currently endowed scholarships.
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Finances are still a major barrier to students enrolling and completing their education. In fact, four of the top five reasons students leave college early relate to finances.
COST OF ATTENDANCE
College cost, which is sometimes referred to as the Cost of Attendance (COA), includes both direct and indirect costs. The following are average* costs of attendance for a full-time student attending both the Fall and Spring Terms of the 2011 - 2012 school year (9 month budget for Fall and Spring) :
| Florida Resident | Florida Resident | Non-Florida Resident | |
| Living at Home | Living Independently | Out of State Tuition | |
| Tuition | $2,472 | $2,472 | $9,251 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,178 | $1,178 | $1,178 |
| Room & Board | $5,181 | $10,361 | $10,361 |
| Transportation | $2,826 | $2,826 | $2,826 |
| Personal Expenses | $470 | $470 | $470 |
| Total 9 mos Budget | $12,127 | $17,307 | $24,086 |
* It is very important to note that the average expenses are estimated based on local cost of living information for use in calculating financial aid eligibility. Individual expenses will vary based on your choice of lifestyle and living arrangements.
** Non-Florida Residents include out-of-state students and international students. Review Valencia's Information for Residency Classification.
Note: Most scholarships offered through the Valencia Foundation require a student to demonstrate need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Valencia encourages all students to complete the FAFSA early each year and has a priority deadline of March 15th for the upcoming academic year.