Education so affordable, you can pay with spare change.
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. What you see is what you pay.*
*Transfer credits accepted by other institutions that also accept VU credits. Currently: none verified.
We've created scholarships so inclusive, it would be harder NOT to qualify.
Are you currently breathing? Congratulations, you qualify! This scholarship recognizes the fundamental achievement of being alive.
Did you click on this page? That shows determination. Did you scroll down? Even more determination. You're basically unstoppable.
Are you not currently standing on our campus? You're adding geographic diversity! (Note: We don't have a physical campus, so everyone qualifies.)
Do you need money? So do we! This creates a special bond between student and institution. You definitely qualify.
First in your family to attend Vagibond University? You're making history! (Since we opened in 2019, everyone is first-generation.)
Merit is defined as "deserving praise or reward." Did you fill out our application form? That deserves praise. Merit: confirmed.
*Scholarships cover 100% of tuition after payment of non-refundable $25 application fee and any applicable program fees. Scholarships are automatically applied. No additional application required. Because everyone qualifies.
We believe education should be accessible. So we've made payment as flexible as your living situation.
Pay your full tuition upfront. No discount because it's already ridiculously cheap. Includes bragging rights about being financially responsible.
Our most popular plan. Pay what you can, when you can, for as long as you remember. We'll send occasional reminders that you may or may not receive.
Pay nothing now. Once you're earning over $100,000 annually (thanks to your VU degree), you'll pay us back. We'll be waiting. Probably forever.
*Vagibond Flex payments are interest-free but honor-system based. Promise Plan participants agree to eventually pay, with "eventually" being legally undefined.
Common questions answered with varying degrees of helpfulness.
Fill out our VAFSA (Vagibond Application for Student Aid). It's one question: "Do you need aid?" Check yes. You're done. Aid granted.
We offer the Optimistic Plan (pay now, feel good), the Realistic Plan (pay later, feel okay), and the Vagibond Plan (pay never, feel complicated emotions).
Technically, yes. Practically, we're flexible. Very, very flexible. Our collections department is one person, and they're also the dean.
All fees are non-refundable. However, your education is priceless. So mathematically, you're coming out infinitely ahead. That's just science.
We accept anything. Cash, cryptocurrency, gift cards (unused), plasma donation receipts, lottery tickets (unscratched), and interesting rocks. We're not picky.
Check the "fee waiver" box on the application. Explain your situation in 3 words or less. We'll waive it. We always do. We've never not waived it.
We use industry-standard security practices. By "industry," we mean the education industry. By "standard," we mean we try our best. Your trust means everything.
Yes! Our Vagibond Flex plan lets you pay $5/month for 60 months. If you miss a payment, we'll send a gentle reminder. If you miss 60 payments, we'll send 60 gentle reminders.
With tuition this affordable and scholarships this generous, the only thing standing between you and a degree is the "Apply Now" button.
*Scholarships automatically applied. No haggling required. Application fee is non-refundable but also non-regrettable.
See exactly what your education will cost
That's less than one month of avocado toast. Probably.