Generous funding from the State of Vermont is supporting the following programs:
Welcome Home Scholarship
This VSC program provides $5,000 per year for full-time students and $3,000 per year for part-time students who are transferring from an out-of-state institution, or have exited ANY college (including another VSC school) since March 1, 2020. Students must be new to CCV this coming academic year. Students do NOT need to complete a FAFSA to be eligible for this scholarship.
Degree Completion Scholarship
This VSC program provides tuition- and fee-FREE college to students who have not been enrolled in a higher education institution since May 2019. Students can receive up to 30 credits of tuition- and fee-FREE college during the 2021-2022 academic year. Students will be required to complete a FAFSA and Vermont Grant Application through the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Students must be new to CCV this coming academic year.
Critical Occupations Scholarship
This VSC program provides tuition- and fee-FREE college to any student who is enrolled in the following CCV programs:
- Bookkeeping Certificate
- IT Service Desk Specialist Certificate
- Certified Production Technician
- Graphic Design Certificate
- Allied Health Prep Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Associates
- Childcare Certificate
In addition, VSAC is supporting the following programs for students at CCV and the Vermont State Colleges:
Green Mountain Grad Gift
This program provides all 2020 and 2021 high school or equivalent graduates one tuition-free course at any VSC school. Learn more at vsac.org/grad.
802 Opportunity Grant
Another VSAC program, this provides tuition- and fee-FREE college to any student whose family income is $50,000 or less. Students will be required to complete a FAFSA and Vermont Grant Application through VSAC. New AND current students are eligible. Learn more at vsac.org/free-tuition-ccv-yes-really.
Free Training for Vermonters
Up to two free classes at any VSCS school for Vermonters whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19. To enroll, visit vtworkers.vsc.edu.