<p>About VCU – I personally don’t recommend VCU unless one can get into the guaranteed Med Program (which would be amazing!), have a full scholarship to cover tuition & housing, or if they’re really into living in Richmond. I say this because even if tuition were paid, the cost of attendance is still somewhat high. Living on campus ranges anywhere from about $4300 to around $6700 (which is the cost of the Honors Dorms). The meal plan is another $3000. If you get enough of a scholarship and financial aid to cover those though, then it’s not as bad.</p>
<p>Just my opinion - the cost of living around Richmond is higher than other schools that I know of. But, you do get the option of not living on campus during your first year, so that may be a plus to you.</p>
<p>This is just my opinion. Best of luck to you!</p>