Room and Board: In general, the college requires full-time students to live in college housing. Special permission to live off-campus may be granted by the Director of Residential Life in the spring for the following academic year. Housing assignments are secured through a room-draw process, which is based on academic seniority. Apartment units are generally not available to freshmen. Students living in residence halls are required to participate in the college board plan. A portion of the room-and-board fee is used to establish a declining-dollar account. Students use their declining-dollar accounts in lieu of cash when they eat at the dining center or the college snack bar. A meal plan is optional for students housed in apartments (Terrace Apartments, South Commons, or Town Houses). A declining-balance account may be established for use in lieu of cash at any of the college dining facilities.

Student Activity Fee: Payment of this fee is required of all matriculated students. Student activity fees comprise the budget of the Vassar Student Association (student government) and provide funding for more than 100 student organizations and campus events.

Health Service Fee: This fee covers limited medical services provided by the college infirmary. Additional charges may be made for gynecological services, confinement in excess of five consecutive days, and certain medications. This fee is required of all students living in college housing and is recommended for all other students.

Health Insurance: Arrangements for a group health and accident insurance policy have been made by the college. It is required that all full-time students enroll in the plan. Only those students whose parents certify that they have equivalent coverage will be exempt from the fee. For additional information on fees, payment options, and refund policies, consult the Office of Student Accounts or the college catalogue.