The Learning Assistance Center allows students to get personalized help in their courses. There is also a Career Development Office, which helps students choose a major and assists in job placement after completing their degree. Counseling is available for those who need help in the college transfer process. Student advisors from each area of study help students take all the correct courses and also give them moral support. One major concern of those who are considering returning to school is the cost of tuition and books.
Textbooks are the most expensive part of the course.
Students can cut down on the cost of books by buying used books from the campus bookstore or from someone who has already taken the class. The college's Financial Aid Department can help those who need financial assistance. This is where students see if they qualify for grants, loans and scholarships to pay their tuition. Staff members try diligently to help students finance their education. Some of the grants include the Pell Grant, which is based on need, and the Lord Fairfax short-term loan program, which allows the student 60 days to pay tuition with no interest.