Request for Reduced Comprehensive Fee

Virginia Tech seeks to ensure a holistic, vibrant student experience that meets student needs and expectations and is sensitive to the overall cost of education. Comprehensive fees are a mandatory cost of attendance for students matriculating to the Blacksburg campus that supports the operation of self-supporting (auxiliary enterprise) units that provide services for the benefit of all students. In recognition of students living and studying away from the Blacksburg campus, comprehensive fees may be reduced. If approved for Spring 2025, the reduction will be $671.00 for students enrolled in 7 or more credit hours ($335.50 for those enrolled in 1-6 credit hours). For Winter 2025, the reduction will be $84.00 for students enrolled in 5 or more credit hours ($42.00 for those enrolled 1-4 credit hours).

Student Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled in an all-virtual schedule for the term, including students with only research hours/independent study, not on the Blacksburg campus.
• Students must certify they will reside more than 50 miles from Blacksburg for the entire semester.
• Form must be submitted by the last day to add courses for the term.

During the summer semester, students with an all-virtual, extended campus, or study abroad schedule are NOT charged comprehensive fees and do NOT need to complete this form. Before submitting a request, check your student account summary to ensure you've been assessed comprehensive fees.

Graduate students who enroll in only 1 credit hour during the fall and spring terms to meet continuous enrollment, must complete the “In Absentia Status Request” form that can be found on the Graduate School website. Summer Session enrollees must submit the "Request for Reduced Comprehensive Fee." Please do not file both forms.