Increased Tuition At Raritan Valley Community College Approved For Fall 2023

BRANCHBURG, NJ — Students at Raritan Valley Community College(RVCC) will see an increase in their tuition for the upcoming fall semester.

During its Tuesday meeting, the Raritan Valley Community College Board of Trustees approved the $6 per credit increase in tuition. This would bring the new tuition to $180 per credit which would take effect for the Fall 2023 Semester.

"After the unrelenting challenges of the past few years, it’s even more critical that RVCC remains a viable educational option for the community. We have worked hard to keep tuition at a relatively low level, while still preserving our core mission of providing an innovative, affordable education for our students," said RVCC President Michael J. McDonough.

The college previously also increased a tuition hike of $6 per credit last year as well. Read More: Tuition Hike At Raritan Valley Community College For Fall 2022

What does this mean?

For the average full-time student taking 30 credits during the academic year, tuition would increase by $180 for the year. For the average part-time student taking 12 credits during the academic year, tuition would increase by $72.

Fall 2022 Tuition Schedule:

• Hunterdon/Somerset County Residents - $180 per credit
• Out-of-county residents (Board grants a waiver of $80 per credit to students who provide verification of employment in Somerset or Hunterdon Counties) - $260 per credit
• Out-of-state residents - $260 per credit
• Early College Program - $240 for all courses taken at participating high schools.
• Hunterdon/Somerset senior citizens minimum age 65. One course per semester on a space available basis. May register during the five business days prior to course start. - No tuition assessed; $50 per credit general services fee applies. Course books/materials extra cost. Audit status, no credit awarded.
• NJ National Guard and Reserves - Free tuition for up to 16 credits per term for individual only; fees apply.
• Volunteer Emergency Medical Personnel and Firefighters - Free tuition for up to $600 per year and $2,400 lifetime per family of volunteer; fees apply.
• September 11 Victims' Families - Free tuition for children and spouses of victims; fees apply.

The College’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget will be voted on at the May 2 Board of Trustees meeting.

RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg. For more information, visit raritanval.edu.

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