Scholarship Status Dashboard – as of December 1, 2024
| FUNDING OPPORTUNITY | STATUS |
| 802 Opportunity Grant | AVAILABLE NOW! |
| Vermont Tuition Advantage | ON HOLD AS OF 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 programs.
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 and have at least 40 transferable credits. 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).
Federal Income Limit Table (for Degree Completion Scholarship eligibility):
| 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.