Pay for College

Unemployment rate in 2007     Mean earnings in 2006
1.3% Professional
Degree		 $130,377
1.4% Doctorate $115,377
1.8% Master's
Degree		 $82,022
2.2% Bachelor's
Degree		 $67,766
3.0% Associate
Degree		 $47,401
3.8% Some College,
No Degree		 $45,232
4.4% High School
Graduate		 $38,837
7.1% Less Than
High School		 $30,146
You have heard it before - a college education is one of the greatest investments you can make in your future. It really is true!

A college degree almost guarantees that you will earn more than someone without a degree. But it will enrich your life in many other ways. The people you meet. The classes you take. Experiences of a lifetime.

And it can be affordable. While some colleges have higher tuition than others, don't cross any colleges off your list because of price. Once you learn the ins and outs of financial aid and start planning early, you will be able to choose and afford the college that best fits your needs and goals.

Some people find the financial aid process so complicated and overwhelming that they avoid it or procrastinate. Whatever your financial situation, visiting this web site is a good first step.

We encourage you to contact our college financial aid offices with any questions. On this site, you will find a toll free number and a web site for each college financial aid office. Virginia's colleges and universities are dedicated to helping students find a way to finance their education.