Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
How much will it cost?
The Wenatchee Valley College Financial Aid Office assists students in the process of applying for financial aid and finding ways to meet educational expenses. Financial aid is designed to assist students and/or their parents in paying basic educational costs for eligible certificate and degree programs. All of the financial aid programs at Wenatchee Valley College are administered in accordance with established state and federal regulations and policies. At the core of these policies is the belief that financing a student's education is the primary responsibility of the student and his/her family. However, there are multiple resources students can access to pay for college. WVC offers grants, loans, scholarships and work-study to eligible students.
Financial Need
Certain types of financial aid are said to be "need based". These include grant and work-study funding options, for which a student must demonstrate a financial need to be eligible for. The basic formula for determining financial need base is:
Cost of Attendance (COA) Minus (-) Student Aid Index (SAI) Equals (=) Financial Need
If a student has a negative SAI, zero (0) should be used in this equation. Students who do not demonstrate financial need for grants and work-study may still qualify for financial aid in the form of a student loans or scholarships.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
The following estimated average costs will be used for full-time students taking 12 credits per quarter and attending three quarters in the school year. To be considered full-time for financial aid, veteran administration, social services and most other outside agencies, students must take at least 12 credits per quarter.
2025/2026: Estimated Cost of Attendance
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With Parents - 1 & 2 Year Programs
Estimated Cost of Attendance for 1 & 2 Year Programs for attending Wenatchee Valley College for the 2025/2026 school year, while living at home with parents.
| # | Washington State Resident | Non-WAStateResident | Non-USResident(VisitingStudent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Tuition & Fees | $4,890 | $5,466 | $11,160 |
| Books & Supplies | $528 | $528 | $528 |
| Housing & Food | $9,156 | $9,156 | $9,156 |
| Transportation | $2,574 | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| Misc. | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Total | $19,056 | $19,632 | $25,326 |
With Parents - BA Programs
Estimated Cost of Attendance for BA programs for attending Wenatchee Valley College for the 2025/2026 school year, while living at home with parents.
| # | WashingtonStateResident | Non-WAStateResident | Non-USResident(VisitingStudent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Tuition & Fees | $8,259 | $8,874 | $22,191 |
| Books & Supplies | $528 | $528 | $528 |
| Housing & Food | $9,156 | $9,156 | $9,156 |
| Transportation | $2,574 | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| Misc. | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Total | $22,425 | $23,040 | $36,357 |
Off Campus - 1 & 2 Year Programs
Estimated Cost of Attendance for 1 & 2 Year Programs for attending Wenatchee Valley College for the 2025/2026 school year, while living off campus.
| # | WashingtonStateResident | Non-WAStateResident | Non-USResident(VisitingStudent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Tuition & Fees | $4,890 | $5,466 | $11,160 |
| Books & Supplies | $528 | $528 | $528 |
| Housing & Food | $17,700 | $17,700 | $17,700 |
| Transportation | $2,790 | $2,790 | $2,790 |
| Misc. | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Total | $27,816 | $28,395 | $34,086 |
Off Campus - BA Programs
Estimated Cost of Attendance for BA Programs for attending Wenatchee Valley College for the 2025/2026 school year, while living off campus.
| # | WashingtonStateResident | Non-WAStateResident | Non-USResident(VisitingStudent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Tuition & Fees | $8,259 | $8,874 | $22,191 |
| Books & Supplies | $528 | $528 | $528 |
| Housing & Food | $17,700 | $17,700 | $17,700 |
| Transportation | $2,790 | $2,790 | $2,790 |
| Misc. | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Total | $31,185 | $31,800 | $45,117 |
On Campus - 1 & 2 Year Programs
Estimated Cost of Attendance for 1 & 2 Year Programs for attending Wenatchee Valley College for the 2025/2026 school year, while living on campus.
| # | WashingtonStateResident | Non-WAStateResident | Non-USResident(VisitingStudent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Tuition & Fees | $4,890 | $5,466 | $11,160 |
| Books & Supplies | $528 | $528 | $528 |
| Room & Board | $10,458 | $10,458 | $10,458 |
| Transportation | $2,790 | $2,790 | $2,790 |
| Misc. | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Total | $20,574 | $21,150 | $26,844 |
On Campus - BA Programs
Estimated Cost of Attendance for BA Programs for attending Wenatchee Valley College for the 2025/2026 school year, while living on campus.
| # | WashingtonStateResident | Non-WAStateResident | Non-USResident(VisitingStudent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Tuition & Fees | $8,259 | $8,874 | $22,191 |
| Books & Supplies | $528 | $528 | $528 |
| Room & Board | $10,458 | $10,458 | $10,458 |
| Transportation | $2,790 | $2,790 | $2,790 |
| Misc. | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Total | $23,943 | $24,558 | $37,875 |
Living on Own, with Dependent(s) - 1 & 2 Year Programs
Estimated Cost of Attendance for 1 & 2 Year Programs for attending Wenatchee Valley College for the 2025/2026 school year, while on own with dependent(s).
| # | WashingtonStateResident | Non-WAStateResident | Non-USResident(VisitingStudent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Tuition & Fees | $4,890 | $5,466 | $11,160 |
| Books & Supplies | $528 | $528 | $528 |
| Room & Board | $17,700 | $17,700 | $17,700 |
| Transportation | $2,790 | $2,790 | $2,790 |
| Misc. | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Total | $27,816 | $28,395 | $34,086 |
Living on Own, with Dependent(s) - BA Programs
Estimated Cost of Attendance for BA Programs for attending Wenatchee Valley College for the 2025/2026 school year, while on own with dependent(s).
| # | WashingtonStateResident | Non-WAStateResident | Non-USResident(VisitingStudent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Tuition & Fees | $8,259 | $8,874 | $22,191 |
| Books & Supplies | $528 | $528 | $528 |
| Room & Board | $17,700 | $17,700 | $17,700 |
| Transportation | $2,790 | $2,790 | $2,790 |
| Misc. | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Total | $31,185 | $31,800 | $45,117 |
* There may be additional fees associated with individual classes. The tuition is based on current rates and is subject to change. View the Tuition Chart for the most current rate. Tuition is also subject to change and should be verified with each quarter’s class schedule.