Don’t let the cost of college tuition deter you from achieving your dreams of achieving higher education!At Paradise Valley Community College, you can earn an associate degree at for a fraction of the cost at a four-year university. The credits you earn here will transfer seamlessly to Arizona’s public universities, where you can continue studying to earn your bachelor’s degree and pursue your desired career.
Paradise Valley Community College, one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, is playing an increasingly important role as the entry point for setting students on the path toward a bachelor’s degree. Affordability, plus the effectiveness of transfer degree programs, are making it easier for residents to realize their goals for a college education. The Arizona Board of Regents reports that students who complete an associate degree at a community college are more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Tuition at PVCC is easier on your wallet at just $76 per credit. That translates to approximately $2,280 per year for full-time enrollment. Compare that to the tuition at Arizona’s four-year public universities:
PVCC’s Office of Student Financial Assistance is available to help students and their families find the money they need for college. Financial aid helps students pay for educational expenses: Tuition, fees, books, supplies and eve
n living expenses. Last year PVCC provided nearly $8 million in financial aid to students. There are several sources of financial aid available:
- Grants – Financial aid that does not need to be repaid.
- Loans – Borrowed money that must be repaid with interest.
- Work Study – Earn money while working on campus.
- Scholarships – Donated funds that do not need to be repaid.
- Military Aid – Montgomery GI Bill and ROTC are two examples of resources available to military veterans and recruits.
- Tuition Reimbursement – Many employers offer tuition reimbursement programs for employees, and sometimes, children of employees, so check with your employer today.
Go to www.pvc.maricopa.edu/finaid/ for information on eligibility and how to apply for financial assistance , vist the Office of Financial Aid and Assistance in the Kranitz Student Center, Room KSC-101, or call (602) 787-7100.
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