Banking and finances
Upon arrival, the community connections staff will assist new students in opening accounts in a local bank. In addition to living expenses, tuition and fees, we estimate that you will need at least $2,500 to $3,000 (U.S. dollars) in cash or traveler’s checks for your immediate expenses — including food, transportation, apartment deposit and rent, and other incidentals. If you are married or have dependents, please allow for their additional expenses. Also be aware that scholarship or stipend monies may not be available to you until several weeks after classes begin. Additionally, stipends are paid over a period of time, so you will not receive all of these funds in one payment. There are no temporary loan funds available for incoming students. Please remember that it is your responsibility to ensure you have sufficient funds to meet your financial obligations.
Tuition and fees information
The VCU Student Accounting Department is responsible for the assessment, billing and collection of tuition, housing and dining charges, and other university fees. The department also bills third-party payers for VCU charges and issues refunds to eligible students. Questions regarding payments or account balances should be made directly to VCU Student Accounting.
Tuition and fees, along with any charges for on-campus housing and dining plans; where applicable, are due by the official start of each semester. Paper invoices are no longer mailed. Students will be issued an eBill to the students’ VCU email address. Students should view their online invoices/statements, current account activity, and payment history through eServices by selecting the “Student” tab and then the “Student Accounts” menu.
Students may make online payments with credit card or Web check by visiting eServices and selecting “Make a Payment” under the “Student Accounts” menu. Effective Aug. 2, 2010, a convenience fee of 2.75 percent (minimum $3) is charged for all credit/debit card payments and VISA is no longer accepted. See the Student Accounting website for other payment methods accepted.
For information about establishing Virginia domicile/residency as a non-U.S. citizen who has been granted the status of lawful permanent resident, please visit VCU Enrollment Services.
Banking options in Richmond
Bank of America
1111 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 788-2121
SunTrust
10th and Main streets
919 East Main Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 782-5689
Wells Fargo
8th and Main streets
801 East Main Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 343-7050
Money and fund transfers
Western Union
2729 West Broad Street, #B
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Phone: (804) 359-8608
Check Smart
4503 West Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: (804) 359-9388
MoneyGram International
Advance America #1789
711 North Lombardy Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220-2253
Phone: (804) 359-0462
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