Value of Education

College is a significant investment. An investment of time, money and work. But the real issue is what you gain in the end. That is the very idea of “value”, and at Flathead Valley Community College, the value we offer is immeasurable.

Here are some specific examples of the lifelong takeaways you will enjoy as an FVCC graduate…

Lifelong Friendships
College can often be intimidating. Not at FVCC. With just 1,800 students who, like you, specifically want what a community college offers, making friends will be easy from day one. And in many cases, the friends you make here will be there with you for the rest of your life.

A Strong Future
The education and training you’ll receive at FVCC will distinguish you throughout your career, no matter what field you enter. We blend strong classroom instruction with an emphasis on hands-on learning so that you are completely prepared for whatever road you choose. In fact, 62 percent of those taking the national registered nurses exam in a recent year were graduates of associate degree programs. And 65 percent of new healthcare workers received their training at community colleges.

Freedom from Debt
One of the biggest strengths of choosing FVCC is that our tuition and fees are significantly less than those of four-year schools. In fact, some of our programs cost about one-fifth as that of similar programs at four-year colleges and universities. And we offer a huge range of scholarships and grants, which help defray the costs and never have to be repaid.

Endless Fun
College should never be all work and no play. At FVCC, it isn’t. Here, you’ll find fellow students who live life to the fullest and take every advantage of our excellent location, setting and proximity to unparalleled resources like Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness and two of Montana’s finest ski and summer resorts.