Tuition & Costs
At UVF, we believe the benefits of a college education far outweigh the costs, but we do understand that planning for college can be a challenge, especially understanding how to pay for college. The Net Price Calculator (NPC) is intended to help prospective first-time, full-time undergraduate students and their families estimate the cost of attending the University of Valley Forge after financial aid has been taken into consideration.
By clicking below, you acknowledge that:
- This calculator provides an estimate of financial aid that a prospective student may obtain based on the data entered.
- Students may not qualify for all of the aid the calculator indicates may be available.
- The calculator is not designed to replace the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a complete financial aid package provided by the UVF Financial Services Office.
- Your individual financial aid package could be different from that indicated on the calculator depending on the information you report on the FAFSA.
UVF is deliberate in keeping its costs down, developing on-campus jobs, and providing institutional monies to help cover the cost of a quality education. We want all students who are called to join our Christ-centered community to have the chance to study and grow with us.
Books are estimated at $350 per semester and you assume the responsibility for all book fees incurred. However, access to databases and journal articles are included in the tuition for the courses. Students may use any surplus of financial aid on their student account to purchase books.
Withdrawal from the University of Valley Forge
To officially withdraw from the University of Valley Forge, you MUST completely fill out a withdrawal form provided by the Student Success Center. To officially withdraw from an individual course, you must complete a Course Withdrawal form provided on myValleyForge under the registration tab. If you are receiving a Federal Direct loan while at UVF, you must also complete Exit Loan Counseling when withdrawing from the university.
Refund Policy
If you are enrolled in a standard, 14-15 week semester and you withdraw from college, your tuition and fees will be reduced as follows:
| Withdraw during: | Percentage Refund: |
| Fall or Spring: | |
| 1st week of class | 100% |
| 2nd week of class | 80% |
| 3rd week of class | 60% |
| 4th week of class | 40% |
| 5th week of class | 25% |
| After 5th week of class | 0% |
| Summer: | |
| 1st week of class | 100% |
| 2nd week of class | 75% |
| 3rd week of class | 50% |
| 4th week of class | 25% |
| After 4th week of class | 0% |
If you are enrolled in a 7-week semester and you withdraw from college, your tuition and fees will be reduced as follows:
| Withdraw during: | Percentage Refund: |
| 1st week of class | 100% |
| 2nd week of class | 75% |
| 3rd week of class | 0% |
If you are enrolled in more than one summer course and withdraw from a single course, your tuition and fees will be reduced as follows:
| Withdraw during: | Percentage Refund: |
| 1st week of class | 100% |
| 2nd week of class | 0% |
| After 2nd week of class | 0% |
If a student withdraws or is dismissed from University of Valley Forge, any amount owed to the college is immediately due and payable. Please note that for those students who withdraw or are dismissed on or before the 60% point in time during the semester the following refund procedure will apply: A refund of charges for the semester will be based on the greater of the amount of either the Federal Title IV refund percentage or the amount determined by University of Valley Forge’s Institutional Refund Policy. (See Institutional Refund Policy chart.)
To withdraw officially from University of Valley Forge, a student should complete a Withdrawal From University Form, available in the Student Success Center.
Adult Learners & Professional Development
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Not a full- or part-time student at UVF or any other residential degree program
- Correspondence students are welcome
- $215 per credit hour for Life Enrichment Classes. Price includes registration fee. These courses are offered at a greatly reduced rate (comparable to correspondence studies) to non-traditional learners. (Limit to a total of 12 credit hours at the discounted rate)
- $60 per credit hour for Auditing Classes. (Limit to a total of 12 credit hours at the discounted rate)
*Free tuition does not include course fees.
How Financial Aid Awards are Applied to University Costs
The financial aid awards listed on the award letter will be applied directly to the student account at the University of Valley Forge. They are usually applied during the first 45 days of each term, provided you have submitted all information and forms needed to process financial aid to the Financial Services Office at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester. You will be sent an invoice from the University prior to the beginning of the semester. Any excess aid left after institutional charges are paid will be issued to the student or held on the student’s account, with student authorization.
Generally, the Financial Services Office will bill you for the fall semester in July with the payment due on or before check-in. You are billed for the spring semester in December and the first payment is due prior to, or at, check-in. You receive a billing statement each month. Any financial aid (including Direct or PLUS loans) confirmed at the time of billing will be reflected on your bill. Payment Plan Form.
Return of Title IV Funds
If you are a recipient of Federal financial aid, the Department of Education requires a Federal calculation to be used to determine refund amounts to be paid back to the financial aid programs and to you.
The amount of Title IV funds earned is computed by taking the number of calendar days completed divided by the calendar days in the semester. If the resulting percentage is 60% or more, then 100% of the funds are deemed to have been earned and no return of Title IV funds is required. If the resulting percentage is less than 60%, then the percentage is subtracted from 100% and multiplied by the Title IV funds received. (i.e., 40 days completed divided by 100 days in the term equals 40%. Forty percent from 100% requires 60% of the Title IV aid to be returned.)
Order of Refund Distribution Prescribed by Law and Regulation (Total Refund and Repayment):
- Unsubsidized Direct Loans
- Subsidized Direct Loans
- Direct PLUS Loans
- Federal Pell Grants
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
- FSEOG
- TEACH Grants