Tuition & Fees

For on-campus studies, the total cost per year is billed on a semester basis. For online studies, the total cost is billed on a per-class basis. Payment for each term’s tuition and fees is due in full no later than 7 days after the first day of class (the 22nd of the month for online courses) unless students make alternative arrangements with the Student Finance Administrator.

Payment follows course registration. Once you have been registered in your courses you can see your course(s) invoice in your Populi student account. You can pay the invoice directly through Populi or if you prefer, call in over the phone or bring your payment to campus.

If you are using Student Loans, a Notice of Assessment must be received by the payment deadline provided you have been in communication with the Student Finance Administrator.

Textbooks can be purchased separately from the Populi Bookstore.

Students who cannot pay in full at the beginning of their studies may take advantage of our payment plan option. Application for the payment plan must be made before the payment deadline, by contacting studentfinance@vanguardcollege.com.  If approved, the payment plan will be applied to the student’s account and payment instructions will be given.

On-Campus Student Payment Plan Details:

• 50% by the payment deadline, and two subsequent payments of 25%. (For on-campus students: October 15, November 15 in the fall term, or February 15, and March 15 in winter term).  
• A $75.00 finance fee is charged per term.
• Available to program students registered in 6 credits or more.

Online Student Payment Plan Details:

• A payment plan option is available for students who have successfully paid and completed 15 credits of online courses.

International Students:

• A phased tuition plan is available for International students. Please contact studentfinance@vanguardcollege.com for more information.

Students with more questions regarding finances may contact our studentfinance@vanguardcollege.com.

ON CAMPUS

The Student Finance Administrator will apply a credit to a student’s account upon notification from the Academic Department. The student is entitled to a refund, net of change/withdrawal fees, as follows:

• 1-7 calendar days after the First Day of Class - 100% refund on Tuition and Fees (Program Fees are non-refundable following the 7th day after the first day of class)
• 8-14 calendar days after the First Day of Class - 75% refund on Tuition and Fees
• 15-21 calendar days after the First Day of Class - 50% refund on Tuition and Fees
• 22 days or more after the First Day of Class - 0% refund on Tuition and Fees

On Campus students: see the student handbook for the tuition refund policy as it applies to cluster and modular courses. A different refund schedule is in effect for these courses.

ONLINE

The Student Finance Administrator will make a refund only upon notification from the Academic Department. The student is entitled to a refund, net of change/withdrawal fees, as follows:

• 1-7 calendar days after the First Day of Class (22nd of each month) - 100% refund on Tuition and Fees
• 8-14 calendar days after the First Day of Class - 75% refund on Tuition and Fees
• 15-21 calendar days after the First Day of Class - 50% refund on Tuition and Fees
• 22 days or more after the First Day of Class -  0% refund on Tuition and Fees