Future students are eligible for up to four years (36 months) of the VMSDEP benefits. This means that Columbia College will waive tuition and required fees for up to four years, per student. This also applies if a student attends one school for part of the four years and another school for the remainder. Present the VMSDEP Letter of eligibility to CCs Office of Financial Aid to ensure the tuition and fee waiver is applied to his/her student account.