The 2024-2025 FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is different from previous years, but CCV is here to help you through the process. The first step to attending CCV is to complete our free application for admission. Once you submit your application, follow these clear steps to get started on financial aid. Have questions? Our financial aid team is here to help.
Visit our events calendar to view the dates of the free FAFSA Filing Events to receive assistance from VSAC and CCV Financial Aid. Unable to attend an event? Schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor for FAFSA assistance.
Scholarship Status Dashboard – as of August 12, 2024
| FUNDING OPPORTUNITY | STATUS |
| 802 Opportunity Grant | AVAILABLE NOW! |
| Vermont Tuition Advantage | ON HOLD BEGINNING 8/17/24 |
| CCV Pathways Scholarship | AVAILABLE NOW! |
| CCV IT and Cyber Careers Scholarship | AVAILABLE NOW! |
| Degree Completion Scholarship | AVAILABLE NOW! |
Generous funding from the State of Vermont and CCV’s partners support the following programs:
802 Opportunity Grant
This provides tuition-FREE college for the fall and spring semesters to any student in a degree program whose family income is $75,000 or less and does not already have a bachelor’s degree. Students will be required to complete a FAFSA and Vermont Grant Application through Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). New AND current students are eligible. Learn more at vsac.org/free-tuition-ccv-yes-really.
Vermont Tuition Advantage
With generous support from Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Legislature, the Vermont Tuition Advantage program reduces CCV tuition by 50% for eligible Vermonters in certain high-demand certificate and degree programs. Available during the 2024-2025 academic year, the discount applies to in-state students who have not previously received the award on a first come, first-served basis. Learn more at ccv.edu/advantage.
CCV Pathways Scholarship
The CCV Pathways Scholarship provides tuition and fee-free college after federal and state financial aid to students in select healthcare, manufacturing, human services, and IT programs.
Eligible programs include the following certificates: Manufacturing.
CCV IT and Cyber Careers Scholarship
In partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, this scholarship encourages and seeks to expand access to careers in IT and cybersecurity workforce readiness. Students enrolled in at least 6 credits for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semester can receive up to $2,000, or $1,000 per semester.
Degree Completion Scholarship
This VSC program provides tuition- and fee-FREE college to students who earn less than 300% of the federal poverty line by household size, have at least 40 transferable credits and who do not already have a bachelor’s degree. Students can receive up to 30 credits of tuition-FREE college during the fall and spring semester of each academic year. Students will be required to complete a FAFSA and Vermont Grant Application through the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC).
What is 300% of the federal poverty line by household size?
| If your household size is… | Your income limit is… |
| 1 | $40,770 |
| 2 | $54,930 |
| 3 | $69,090 |
| 4 | $83,250 |
| 5 | $97,410 |
| 6 | $111,570 |
| 7 | $125,730 |
| 8 | $139,890 |
Add $4,730 for each person in your household over 8 people.