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COVID-19 Update: All CCV programs have been approved for online delivery, so military-connected students enrolled in spring 2020 courses will not see a change in their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Students planning to enroll in summer 2020 should contact the Veteran and Military Services Team for updated information.

Benefits pay for some or all of your educational expenses, which include tuition, fees, materials, supplies, books, and parking. Some benefits also come with a monthly housing allowance. There are two sources of military benefits: the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD). VA benefits are called the GI Bill® (use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to explore) and DoD benefits are called “Tuition Assistance” and “MyCAA.” Payment received by the VA and/or DoD may not, under any circumstances, exceed 100% of the cost of student tuition and fees.

We know that navigating all these benefits, options, decisions, and applications can be confusing, but you are not doing this alone. CCV staff members have worked with many students to secure their benefits. We are here to help. Contact your Veteran & Military Resource Advisor for assistance.

Additionally, you can always track and manage all your benefits, including your education benefits, on the VA/DOD eBenefits website. Military records, including DD214, can be obtained through the federal Military Service Records office.

Calculate Your Benefits

Veterans Administration

If you have never before used veteran education benefits, you need to apply online (for all benefits except Chapter 35) through the vets.gov link, ideally six to eight weeks prior to registering for classes. To complete the form you may need to upload documentation such as your most recent DD214 and/or a Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE).

To apply for Chapter 35 benefits, you need to complete VA Form 22-5490 Application for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance and submit it to the appropriate VA regional office (for Vermont, that is the Buffalo, NY office).

If you have previously applied to use veteran education benefits (for all benefits except Chapter 35) at another college, please use VA Form 22-1995 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training to transfer your benefits to CCV.

To transfer Chapter 35 benefits to CCV, you need to complete VA Form 22-5495 Dependents’ Request for Change of Program or Place of Training.

The GI Bill Help Desk is a great place to find FAQs (account needed); you can also call the Help Desk at 1-888-GI- BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) with questions.

Chapter 30, Montgomery GI Bill

Chapter 30 Information: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Information

  • Eligible to individuals with active service in one of four categories and were honorably discharged.
  • Benefits generally expire 10 years after your final separation from active duty.
  • Typically, benefits cover 36 months of school. Months you are not enrolled in classes do not count against you.
  • When combining benefits from more than one education program, there is a maximum of 48 months of benefits
  • A monthly allowance is paid directly to you by the VA during the months you are enrolled in classes.
    • The amount of this monthly payment is based on the level of your enrollment (full-time or portion thereof) as well as your length of service.
    • You must arrange payment to CCV (cash or financial aid) for tuition and fees by your due date (prior to the semester starting); your check from the VA will reimburse you for these costs.
    • Rate increases are effective October 1 each year.
  • If you were discharged within the past three years, and would be classified as an out-of-state student, under Section 702 of the Choice Act, you may be eligible for in-state tuition rates.You will be contacted during the admissions process with details about what additional information to provide.

In order to activate your Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (Chapter 30) benefits, you must submit a Request for Enrollment Certification to your CCV Certifying Official each time you add or drop a class.

Additionally, you must verify your attendance monthly using Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE), or you will not receive your check from the VA

Know Your Responsibilities to avoid costly mistakes.

Chapter 31, VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment

Chapter 31 Information: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Eligible to veterans with a declared service-connected disability and an “employment handicap,” as determined by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
    • The VR&E eligibility period is generally within 12 years of discharge from active service.
    • You will work closely with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to create a plan for training and future employment.
  • When combining benefits from more than one education program, there is a maximum of 48 months of benefits.
  • Tuition, fees, and costs for course materials, supplies, parking, and books are paid directly to the school.
  • A Subsistence Allowance is paid directly to you each month during the months you are enrolled in classes.
    • The amount of this monthly payment is based on the level of your enrollment (full-time or portion thereof) as well as your length of service.
    • If you also qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, you may choose to receive the Post 9/11 rate of pay (at the 100% level) instead of the VR&E subsistence allowance.

In order to activate your benefits, you must submit a Request for Enrollment Certification to your CCV Certifying Official each time you add or drop a class.

Know Your Responsibilities to avoid costly mistakes.

Chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill

Chapter 33 Information: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

  • Eligible to individuals with active service after September 10, 2001 (can include Guard members).
  • Benefits expire 15 years after your last 90 day period of active duty. If discharged after 2013 there is no delimiting date.
  • Typically, benefits cover 36 months of school. Months you are not enrolled in classes do not count against you.
  • When combining benefits from more than one education program, there is a maximum of 48 months of benefits.
  • Benefits are on a tiered structure based on your length of service, ranging from 40%-100%. For instance, if an in-state student is covered 100%, they pay $0 for tuition and fees out-of-pocket (see information below about Section 702 of the Choice Act and the Yellow Ribbon program for out-of-state students).
  • Tuition and fees are paid directly to the school.
  • A Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) is paid directly to you, during the months you are enrolled in classes (at least 1 credit over full-time).
    • The amount of this monthly payment is based on the level of your enrollment (full-time or portion thereof) as well as your length of service.
    • Your MHA is generally the same as the military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with dependents.
    • Your MHA rate is based on the Zip Code of the CCV site where the majority of your classes are located.
    • MHA rate increases based on BAH increases are effective August 1 each year.
    • Please note, students on active duty and/or their spouses will not receive MHA through Chapter 33 benefits; this does not pertain to a child who is using a parent’s Chapter 33 benefit.
  • A Books and Supplies Stipend is paid directly to you, up to $1000 per year.
  • If you were discharged within the past three years, and would be classified as an out-of-state student, under Section 702 of the Choice Act, you may be eligible for in-state tuition rates—you will be contacted during the Admissions process with details about what additional information to provide.
  • CCV is a Yellow Ribbon school. Students who do not qualify for in-state tuition under Section 702 of the Choice Act and are in the 100% benefits tier who are out-of-state should complete a Yellow Ribbon application to be charged in-state tuition.
  • Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits may be transferred to a spouse or dependent.

In order to activate your Post 9/11 benefits, you must submit a Request for Enrollment Certification to your CCV Certifying Official each time you add or drop a class.

Know Your Responsibilities to avoid costly mistakes.

Chapter 35, Dependent’s Educational Assistance Program

Chapter 35 Information: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

  • Eligible to spouses and children of veterans who are deceased on active duty, deceased due to a service-related disability, permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected injury or illness, missing in action/captured in the line of duty and currently held by a hostile force, forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power, hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care, services, or treatment, or likely to be discharged or released from service for a service-connected disability.
  • Dependent children can generally receive benefits between the ages of 18 and 26.
  • For spouses of living veterans, benefits generally expire 10-20 years from the date of the veteran’s permanent and total disability evaluation. Divorce ends the benefit.
  • For surviving spouses of deceased veterans, benefits expire 10-20 years from the date of death.
    • Remarriage before the age of 57 ends the benefit.
  • Typically, benefits cover 36 months of school. Months you are not enrolled in classes do not count against you. If consistently in the program prior to August 2018 you retain the unused portion of 45 months.
  • When combining benefits from more than one education program, there is a maximum of 48 months of benefits.
  • A monthly allowance is paid directly to you by the VA during the months you are enrolled in classes.
    • The amount of this monthly payment is based on the level of your enrollment (full-time or portion thereof).
    • You must arrange payment to CCV (cash or financial aid) for tuition and fees by your due date (prior to the semester starting); your check from the VA will reimburse you for these costs.
    • Rate increases are effective October 1 each year.

Additionally, if you are enrolled in one of CCV’s certificate programs, you must verify your attendance monthly using VA Form 22-8979 (Student Verification of Enrollment), which the VA mails to you, or you will not receive your check from the VA. If you do not receive the form, immediately call your CCV Certifying Official (this step does not apply to students enrolled in associate degree programs).

Know Your Responsibilities to avoid costly mistakes.

Chapter 1606, Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve

Chapter 1606 Information: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

  • Eligible to members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard.
  • Reserve and Guard components determine individual eligibility; talk with your Education Services Officer (ESO) at your branch for details.
  • If you leave the Selected Reserve the benefit generally expires the day you separate.
  • If you stay in the Selected Reserve, the benefit generally expires 10-14 years after you became eligible.
  • Typically, benefits cover 36 months of school. Months you are not enrolled in classes do not count against you.
  • When combining benefits from more than one education program, there is a maximum of 48 months of benefits.
  • A monthly allowance is paid directly to you by the VA during the months you are enrolled in classes.
    • The amount of this monthly payment is based on the level of your enrollment (full-time or portion thereof) as well as your length of service.
    • You must arrange payment to CCV (cash or financial aid) for tuition and fees by your due date (prior to the semester starting); your check from the VA will reimburse you for these costs.
    • Rate increases are effective October 1 each year.

In order to activate your Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) benefits, you must submit a Request for Enrollment Certification to your CCV Certifying Official each time you add or drop a class.

Additionally, you must verify your attendance monthly using Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE), or you will not receive your check from the VA.

Know Your Responsibilities to avoid costly mistakes.

Tuition Assistance DECIDE – Department of Defense Comparison Tool

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit for eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Congress has given each service the ability to pay up to 100% for the tuition expenses of its members.

Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, application process, and restrictions. This money is paid directly to CCV by the individual services. For service-specific information, please see the links below.

Contact your Education Services Officer (ESO) for information specific to your circumstances.

To utilize Tuition Assistance, you will need to work with your CCV academic advisor to complete a projected degree plan, which you will upload as part of the Tuition Assistance application.

My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)

The MyCAA Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible spouses. The scholarship helps military spouses pursue training and education necessary to gain employment in high-demand, high-growth, portable career fields and occupations. CCV is an approved institution for the MyCAA Scholarship program.

To determine eligibility visit the MyCAA Spouse Portal and provide the required Spouse Profile information or call 1-800-342-9647 to speak with a MyCAA Career and Education Consultant.

Vermont National Guard Tuition Benefit Program (VNGTBP)

This program creates free college for National Guard members. The legislature passed a bill that will be phased in to grant tuition to National Guard members. It covers our tuition at CCV but is not a grant; it is a forgivable loan. Guard members will need to satisfy the duty requirements for the no interest loan to be forgiven. The loan is first come, first-served and limited to available funding.

Contact with your Education Service Officer is required to process an application. The ESO of your unit needs to be engaged in the application process and sign off on your eligibility.

Eligibility:
  • The student must be a member in good standing and have completed basic training.
  • The student needs to be in a certificate or degree program or in continuing education purposefully relevant. An example of this might be taking courses as a prerequisite for admission to a VTC program.
  • Students cannot have completed a BA.
  • Students need to use Federal Tuition Assistance benefits they are eligible for first.
  • Students need to use 9/11 GI Bill benefits first if they have already applied for and received a Certificate of Eligibility.
  • Agreement to complete additional service time forgives this interest-free loan, making it free tuition. Not meeting the duty commitment means students will pay the loan back.

‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Getting started at CCV isn’t difficult, but there are some steps involved. Read through the required steps and contact our Veteran & Military Services team with questions.  

Download the Veteran & Military-Connected Student Checklist

First Steps

Apply for Admission – CCV is an open-admissions college and all who can benefit are welcome. Be sure to declare yourself as a student veteran or dependent (if you plan to use benefits) in order for us to best assist you.

Contact Your Veteran & Military Resource Advisor (VMRA) – Email, text, or call to set up a face-to-face military readiness appointment with your VMRA.

Set Up Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits
  • Complete your Application for VA Education Benefits Online – Submit online at: www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/. Print a copy of the completed application for your records.
  • Yellow Ribbon? – For eligible students who have non-resident tuition costs. Visit the Yellow Ribbon Program page on the VA website for eligibility requirements. Download a Yellow Ribbon Application (PDF) from CCV.
  • Certificate of Eligibility –  Expect this document to arrive in the mail 6-8 weeks after you complete the benefit-appropriate VA application. Bring a copy to your CCV center and have the front desk scan it to your VA School Certifying Official (SCO) listed below.
Access Department of Defense (DOD) Education Benefits
  • Active military using Tuition Assistance? – Contact and make an appointment to meet your unit’s Education Service Officer (ESO) to discuss Tuition Assistance (TA) procedures.
Required: Submit All Transcripts for Military Training and Other Colleges Attended
  • Military and/or Other College Official Transcripts – For all branches except Air Force, your military transcripts can be ordered from the JST System. Air Force members can receive their transcripts from the CCAF.
  • Transcripts from all other colleges should be sent to:
    CCV Transcript Clerk
    PO Box 489
    Montpelier, VT 05601
     Transcripts may also be emailed directly to registrar@ccv.edu.
Supplement VA/DOD Benefits with Financial Aid
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid – We recommend all students apply for financial aid by completing their FAFSA.
  • Meet with a CCV financial aid counselor – Make an appointment by calling your local CCV academic center or stop by the front desk to discuss state and federal aid possibilities, scholarships, and/or payment plans for coverage less than 100%.
Sign Up for the Right Classes and Get Ready for the Semester
  • Schedule a New Student Advising Appointment with an academic advisor – Make an appointment at the front desk to discuss degree aspirations, class selection, accuplacers, transfer credits, and directed self-placement.
  • Register & Certify — Make an appointment to see your academic advisor to register for classes. Access your online Request for Enrollment Certification Form. Your registration will be automatically loaded into the form. Contact your Veteran Resource Advisor with any questions.
  • Participate in Orientation – We recommend that every new student participate in an orientation to become acquainted with center staff and faculty, as well as the academic center facility.
  • Books – Purchase your books and materials as soon as possible. Not all benefits provide a stipend for books and supplies. Check with your VMRA on your eligibility. Office managers and front desk staff can also provide valuable information about getting those materials.
  • Parking – As each CCV center location is different, we ask you to talk to the front desk at your center about parking availability, passes, etc. Only Chapter 31 Veteran students may receive vouchers for parking passes (not needed at every center).
Coordinator of Veteran & Military Connected Student Services

Erik Zetterstrom
Veterans Support Coordinator
802-888-4258
erik.zetterstrom@ccv.edu

VA School Certifying Officials

Nikki Bronson
802-447-6948
nicole.bronson@ccv.edu
Serving Bennington, Middlebury, Montpelier, Morrisville, Rutland, Upper Valley

Melanie Crosby
Brattleboro: 802-254-6380
Springfield: 802-885-8360
melanie.crosby@ccv.edu
Serving Brattleboro and Springfield

You’ve served your country, and CCV is proud to serve you. Our high-quality courses and small class sizes ensure you’re in the right place to enhance your skills, deepen your knowledge, and strengthen your employment prospects. CCV serves nearly 400 veteran and military students each semester, and all of them receive specialized support from our Veterans & Military Services Team. Whether it’s answering your questions, helping you navigate the steps to getting started or accessing your military education benefits, or helping you map your future plans and goals, CCV is here for you. We understand your needs and we’re honored you have chosen to pursue your academic career with us.

Getting Started

Checklists and information to give you a smooth kick-off at CCV, from applying for admissions to attending Orientation and every step in between.

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Apply For and Use Benefits

You earned your veterans benefits, now take advantage of them to pay for college. Learn about the various educational benefits you may qualify for and how to access them.

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Access Our Services and Resources

Learn more about ways veteran and military students have an enhanced experience at CCV including our Smart Pen program, tutoring, and online community.

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Meet Our Team

We’re here for you! Get to know our knowledgeable and friendly staff, along with whom to contact when you have questions or require assistance.

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Know Your Responsibilities

Understand the responsibilities associated with accessing and using veterans benefits at CCV.

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Scholarships for Veteran & Military-Connected Students

Discover the many options available to help you cover college expenses.

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Quick Links

Enhanced services for military veterans at CCV are funded by the J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation, the Hoehl Family Foundation, and other private donors. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

F-1 Student Visa Status

Generally, international students at CCV studying and earning a degree are F-1 student visa holders.

It is illegal to take for-credit courses toward a full course of study on either a B-1/B-2 tourist visa or an F-2 non-immigrant visa. F-2 non-immigrant visa holders may study at CCV up to 6 credits (part-time).

Degrees Offered at CCV

CCV awards associate degrees and certificates only. An associate degree is an undergraduate degree awarded upon completion of study of approximately 60 credits. This degree typically takes two years to complete. A certificate is not a degree; it is a program that prepares students for entry into a particular field. As an international student, you will be required to enroll and complete 12 credits every fall and spring at CCV. You are only allowed one class (or 3 credits) of online coursework per semester. You must select a program of study that offers little to no online coursework; this means you must select a program of study and a CCV location which can deliver traditional, in-person courses in a classroom setting.

Degrees & Locations Available for F1 students (2024-2025)

Degrees

  • Behavioral Science – Winooski
  • Health Science—Winooski
  • Liberal Studies – Montpelier, Rutland or Winooski
  • Professional Studies – Winooski
  • STEM Studies – Winooski

Certificates

  • Allied Health Preparation – Montpelier, Rutland or Winooski
  • STEM Studies Certificate – Winooski

International Student Financial Aid & Employment in the U.S.

Currently CCV does not offer financial aid in the form of grants or scholarships to international students. On-campus employment is not available at CCV for international students and off-campus employment is illegal for unauthorized F-1 students. Please do not expect that employment will fund your expenses while you are studying in the U.S.

Approximate Cost of Attendance (2024-2025):

Tuition & Fees: $17,000 USD
Expenses: $18,000 USD
Books/Supplies/Transport/Computer Costs: $3,000 USD
TOTAL you should expect to spend each year: $38,000 USD
**Please note that every year the costs increase by approximately 2-3%. Please plan accordingly.**

Housing

CCV is not a residential campus. International students are expected to obtain their own housing through private inquiry. CCV must see evidence of acquired housing before the student arrives for classes.

Medical Insurance

The cost of healthcare in the United States is expensive. As a prospective F-1 student, CCV strongly encourages you to have health insurance in case you need care in the United States. It is recommended that your insurance has the minimum coverage and conditions:

The Minimum Coverage:

  •  Medical benefits – at least $50,000 per accident or illness/per person
  •  Repatriation of remains – at least $7,500
  •  Medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to their home country – $10,000
  •  A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness

The Minimum Conditions:

  • May require a waiting period for pre-existing conditions which is reasonable.
  • May include provision for co-insurance in which you pay up to 25% of the covered benefits per accident or illness.
  • May not exclude the perils of studying abroad in the United States.

The Minimum Grade of Insurance/Approved Companies are:

  • underwritten by an insurance corporation having an A.M. Best rating of “A-” or above, an Insurance Solvency International, Ltd. (ISI) rating of “A-i” or above, a Standard & Poor’s Claims-paying Ability rating of “A-” or above, a Weiss Research, Inc. rating of B+ or above; or
  • backed by the full faith and credit of the government of your home country; or
  • part of a health benefits program offered on a group basis to employees or enrolled students by a designated sponsor; or
  • offered through or underwritten by a federally qualified Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or eligible Competitive Medical Plan (CMP) as determined by the Health Care Financing Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

CCV recommends that you review the following links below to get started:

How to Apply as an International Student – Required Documents

  1. Submit our application and pay the application fee. There is a 200.00USD non-refundable application fee required to submit an F1 international application at CCV. If the applicant is accepted and enrolls at CCV, a 200.00USD credit will be applied to the first semester tuition bill for those who paid the admission fee during application submission.
  2. Once your application has been submitted, a checklist will appear that will list out the required documents needed to complete the admissions and immigrations process. For a complete list of required documents, see below.
  3.  Once all documents have been submitted, your application will be reviewed, and a determination will be made as to whether or not you will be admitted to CCV. If you are accepted to CCV, the I-20 process will begin.

Required Documents

  • An application for Form I-20: The Form I-20 is CCV’s certification to the U.S. government that you are eligible to be an F-1 student according to the law. The Form I-20 verifies that you have been accepted to CCV and that you have the necessary funds to support yourself while in the United States. As an international student, you must have a properly issued Form I-20 to apply for an F-1 student visa at your closest U.S. embassy or consulate. This form will appear as a link on your applicant checklist once the application has been submitted.
  • Evidence of financial support for your studies: Students studying on an F-1 visa are required to enroll full-time (12 credits per semester) and must demonstrate how they intend to pay for their studies while they are in the United States. Estimated yearly costs for tuition, fees, and living expenses are currently $30,000 USD plus $6,000 per spouse and $4,000 per child. Current federal immigration regulations require students to provide certification of finances, usually a bank statement showing actual account balances, deposits and withdrawals. We will also accept an affidavit and bank statements from a sponsor who would provide some or all of this support. Download Affidavit of Support Sample Letter here.
  • Evidence of English proficiency: English reading and writing comprehension tests are required for all F1 student applicants, regardless of native language. CCV accepts the following exams: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or Accuplacer.
    • TOEFL: CCV’s minimum scores are 80 (computer-based) and 550 (paper-based). TOEFL scores should be sent directly to CCV from the Educational Testing Service. You will need to enter CCV’s code, 3286, on your test application to have the results directly sent to CCV.
    • IELTS: Overall scores must be equivalent to a 6.0 with no sub scores below 5.0. Scores should be sent directly from IELTS to CCV.
    • Duolingo: Minimum overall score must be 110. Scores must be sent directly from Duolingo to CCV.
    • Accuplacer: If you are already residing in Vermont, you are able to take the Accuplacer Assessments at any CCV academic center. Minimum score for reading must be 249 and writing must be 249.
  • Scans of immigration documents: Copies of the information page of your passport, your current U.S. visa (if you already have one), your current I-94A, stamp in your passport, or printout (if you already have one), and your most current I-20/DS-2019 or USCIS immigration forms (if you have them).
  • Scans of official high school transcripts showing that you have obtained an equivalent of a U.S. high school degree.
  • Coursework in the U.S./Canada: Official transcripts from any previous high school, college, or university coursework in the United States and/or Canada. Transcript must be sent directly from the school to CCV to be considered official.
  • Coursework outside of the U.S./Canada: College coursework completed outside of the United States and Canada* must be evaluated by an external agency before it can be transferred to CCV. This evaluation can be completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. For a complete list, visit https://www.naces.org/members . All charge a fee based on the extent of the education to be evaluated. CCV does not endorse any particular service. When requesting your evaluation, it is important that you request a course-by-course evaluation so that your international classes can be transferred for specific CCV credit. This evaluation is optional for F1 student admission.

*Canadian transcripts must be submitted in English.

For any questions about the F1 international student process, please contact Karrie DeMers, International Admissions Designated School Official, at karrie.demers@ccv.edu or 802-654-0557.

If you are 65 or older*, you may audit one CCV course tuition-free per semester. Additional classes are available at a reduced rate. That’s a perfect reason to explore a new topic or deepen your knowledge in an area of interest. Take classes in a wide variety of subjects including art, music, history, languages, writing, literature, and even forensics!

View our current schedule and apply today.

  • Classes must first attain a sufficient enrollment level, and a senior citizen may not take the place of a paying student in courses with enrollment limits. Auditing senior citizens will not be registered until at least one week before the start of the applicable semester.
  • Senior citizens must pay relevant administration and course fees.
  • Suitable evidence of eligibility may be required before a waiver can be issued.
  • Depending on your desired courses and academic background, you may be asked to complete the skills assessment.

Returning Students: Already a CCV student? View our current schedule and request to audit your free course at https://ccv.edu/audit65 (student login required).

New Students: View our current schedule and apply today.

* Students who are 65 years or older are able to audit one class per semester with no tuition charge and take additional courses at a reduced tuition rate at any Vermont State Colleges System institution. Charges for additional courses are set at the rate of 50% of the charged tuition. Participants are responsible for the administrative fee and any fees associated with the course. To be eligible for a free audited course, senior citizens must be non-matriculated (not seeking a degree). Senior citizens may also enroll in credit-bearing course work applicable to degree or certificate programs at the rate of 50% of the charged tuition.

You’ve served your country. CCV is prepared to serve you. Whether you have transitioned out of the military, are still serving, or are a military dependent, CCV is dedicated to helping you meet your academic goals. As a first step, we can help you navigate the process of accessing your benefits, which in many cases will fully cover the cost of a CCV degree.

Application Process

  1. Apply for admission online.  CCV is an open-admissions college. Be sure to declare yourself as a student veteran or dependent in order for us to best assist you. After you apply for admission, we will review your application and contact you via email to explain your specific next steps
  2. Visit our Getting Started page to learn more about applying for veterans benefits.

Thank you for your service to our country!

Quick Links

Introduction to College & Careers

CCV offers a free, non-credit Introduction to College & Careers (ICC) course for high school students each semester. ICC prepares you for college by helping you set goals, problem-solve, manage time and stress, improve communication skills, take better notes, reduce test anxiety, and plan financially. To enroll in this class as a new CCV student, apply online and select a specific ICC course section. The skills assessment is not required, as it will be completed during the class.

Want more information about ICC?  Visit gotocollegevt.org.

Vermont’s Dual Enrollment Program

Vermont’s Dual Enrollment program offers Vermont high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn up to six college credits at CCV. That means your credits help you finish high school and start college, all at the same time!

Talk with your high school guidance counselor about applying your college credits toward your high school credit requirement.  Students under the age of 16 need special permission to enroll at CCV. Contact your local CCV academic center for information.

After you apply for admission, we will review your application and contact you to explain your specific next steps. In the meantime, we recommend you do the following:

  • Apply for a Vermont Dual Enrollment voucher.
  • Schedule a New Student Appointment with an academic advisor to discuss your goals and specific steps for enrolling. Contact your preferred CCV academic center to schedule this meeting.
  • Complete your skills assessment. This assessment is used to help you select the classes most appropriate to your academic skills and is offered, by appointment, at all CCV locations. Official SAT or ACT scores that are less than three years old may be submitted for review instead.
  • Browse our course schedule for classes you are interested in taking. You should discuss your possible choices with your high school guidance counselor to see if you can earn high school credits for your college class.

Fast Forward Program for Technical Center Students

The Fast Forward program helps students in technical center programs earn college credit while they are still in high school and prepares them to enroll in college degree programs. Students earn credit toward their technical center program and college credit at the same time. The courses are taught at the tech center, and students must meet enrollment requirements for specific courses.

The credits earned in these courses are accepted by CCV toward degree requirements in program areas like allied health, business, early childhood education, graphic design, and information technology.

To become a Fast Forward Student:

  • Apply for admission.
  • If you have not already completed the skills assessment, contact your tech center counselor to take it as soon as possible.
  • Contact your tech center counselor to sign up for a Fast Forward course.

Go to http://fastforward.vsc.edu/ for more information or contact fastforward@ccv.edu if you have questions.

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Early College

If you are a rising Vermont high school senior, CCV’s Early College program allows you to spend your entire senior year at CCV earning college credits, finishing your high school diploma, and getting a jump on your college degree, tuition-free! (Students are responsible for all textbook costs and applicable fees.) Students in this program enroll full-time at any of CCV’s 12 academic centers.

Download our Early College Information Sheet to learn more about the program.

To become an Early College student:

  • Apply for Early College admission by the following deadlines: Priority – May 1;  Final – August 6, 2025. This step must be completed by all Early College applicants, including current Dual Enrollment, Intro to College & Careers, and Fast Forward students. The Early College application includes the following checklist items:
    • the Educator Recommendation form, completed by your school counselor, teacher, CCV advisor, or CCV faculty who has worked with you academically and can speak to your abilities (parents/guardians/family members may not complete this form)
    • the Graduation Requirements form, completed by your high school counselor, or your parent/guardian/program supervisor if you are a home study student
    • the Principal Assurance form, requested by the individual completing the Graduation Requirements form and completed by your high school principal, or your parent/guardian/program supervisor if you are a home study student
    • official copies of all high school transcripts (submitted to CCV directly by your school), and
    • an essay uploaded to your Application Status page after application submission, using the following prompt:
      Entering the Early College program at CCV involves withdrawing from your high school and taking a full-time schedule of college courses. In an essay of one to two pages, explain how you know you are ready for this challenge and how you plan to be successful if accepted into the program.
  • Complete the Accuplacer assessment (or submit official score reports for SAT or ACT assessments meeting college benchmarks).

Soon after your completed application is received, you will be contacted regarding your status in the Early College program. If accepted, you will then work with your school counselor and CCV advisor to enroll full-time in college courses.

Students must apply and be ready to enroll in full-time, college-level coursework. Contact Brianna Madden, CCV Admissions Specialist (brianna.madden@ccv.edu, 802-334-3388) for more information.

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Become a Workforce Education Student

First, submit your workforce education application for admission. If you received an enrollment request code, be sure to enter it when prompted near the end of the application. We will then complete an initial review of your application and contact you via email to explain your specific next steps.

If you have questions, please call your nearest CCV academic center or email workforce@ccv.edu.

Note
The basic skills assessment is not required for workforce education applicants who have already completed a college degree (associate degree or higher). However, the assessment may be needed for enrollment in specific courses.

You can begin as a workforce education student and later choose to become a degree-seeking student.

You are considered a transfer student if you have previously enrolled at another college (or colleges) and have declared an intent to pursue an associate degree or certificate at CCV, even if you’re still undecided on a specific major. In order to use most financial aid programs, you are required to be pursuing a degree or certificate. If you are currently enrolled at a college outside the Vermont State Colleges System and do not intend to withdraw from your college, apply as a Continuing Education Student. Current Vermont State Colleges students (Castleton, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Tech) who want to take CCV classes without leaving their current college do NOT need to apply.

Transfer to CCV

After you apply for admission, we will review your application and contact you via email to explain your specific next steps. In the meantime, we recommend you do the following:

  • Submit official transcripts directly from each of your previous colleges to the CCV Registrar (CCV Transcript Clerk, PO Box 489, Montpelier, VT 05601). Transcripts can also be emailed if sent directly from the college’s records office to registrar@ccv.edu. Upon receipt, we will review them for potential waiver of the skills assessment and transfer credits. Transcripts should be sent directly to CCV from each previous college.
  • Schedule a New Student Appointment with an academic advisor to discuss your goals and specific steps for enrolling. Contact your preferred CCV academic center to schedule this meeting. If you have already completed a college degree, your CCV academic advisor can also help you create your Second Degree Plan (after all official transcripts are received).
  • Complete your skills assessment. This assessment is used to help you select the classes most appropriate to your academic skills and is offered, by appointment, at all CCV locations. Official SAT or ACT scores that are less than three years old may be submitted for review instead.
  • Consider your payment options including applying for financial aid (grants, loans, and scholarships).
  • Browse our schedule of courses and important dates.

If you have questions, please call your nearest CCV academic center or email us.

Notes
Transcripts are not needed if all courses were completed within the Vermont State Colleges System (Castleton, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Tech) during or after the summer of 2002.

CCV accepts most credits earned at/gained through:

  • accredited colleges and universities
  • Prior Learning Assessment
  • CLEP or DANTES examinations
  • CEEB Advanced Placement examinations
  • certain vocational programs

Regardless of how many credits you transfer to CCV, you must successfully complete a minimum of 15 CCV credits to earn an associate degree at Community College of Vermont.

International Credit: College coursework completed outside of the United States and Canada* must be evaluated by an external agency before it can be transferred to CCV. This evaluation can be completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. For a complete list, visit https://www.naces.org/members. All charge a fee based on the extent of the education to be evaluated. CCV does not endorse any particular service. When requesting your evaluation, it is important that you request a course-by-course evaluation so that your international classes can be transferred for specific CCV credit.

*Canadian transcripts must be submitted in English.

You are considered a continuing education student if you want to take courses but are not pursuing a degree or certificate at CCV. You might:

  • plan to gain additional professional development or training
  • take courses for personal enrichment
  • be enrolled at another college and take CCV courses for transfer credit

Become a Continuing Education Student

After you apply for admission, we will review your application and contact you via email to explain your specific next steps. In the meantime, we recommend you do the following:

  • Schedule a New Student Appointment with an academic advisor to discuss your goals and specific steps for enrolling. Contact your preferred CCV academic center to schedule this meeting. If you have previously completed courses at another college, we recommend you bring copies of your transcripts to this meeting. They will be reviewed to determine if you are eligible for a waiver of CCV’s basic skills assessment and if you satisfy the prerequisite requirements for your desired courses.
  • Consider your payment options.
  • Browse our schedule of courses and important dates.

If you have questions, please call your nearest CCV academic center or email us.

Notes
Most financial aid programs are not available to continuing education students. If you intend to use financial aid at CCV, please visit the application page for first-time degree students or transfer students. VSAC offers the Vermont Advancement Grant to Continuing Education students.

The basic skills assessment is not required for continuing education applicants who have already completed a college degree (associate degree or higher). However, the assessment may be needed for enrollment in specific courses.

You can begin as a Continuing Education student and later choose to become a degree-seeking student.

Current Vermont State Colleges System students (Castleton, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Tech) who want to take CCV classes without leaving their current college do NOT need to apply.

You are considered a first-time degree student if you have completed a high school diploma (or equivalency) and are attending college for the first time. You have declared an intent to pursue an associate degree or certificate at CCV, even if you’re still undecided on a specific major. In order to use most financial aid programs, students are required to enroll as degree students.

Become a First-Time Degree Student

After you apply for admission, we will review your application and contact you via email to explain your specific next steps. In the meantime, we recommend you do the following: Schedule a New Student Appointment with an academic advisor to discuss your goals and specific steps for enrolling. Contact your preferred CCV academic center to schedule this meeting.

Complete your skills assessment. This assessment is used to help you select the classes most appropriate to your academic skills and is offered, by appointment, at all CCV locations. Official SAT or ACT scores that are less than three years old may be submitted for review instead.

Consider your payment options including applying for financial aid (grants, loans, and scholarships).

Browse our schedule of courses and important dates.

If you have questions, please call your nearest CCV academic center or email us.

Note
To enroll as a degree student you must have completed a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, or declare homeschooled status. If you plan to start at CCV while completing your high school diploma or equivalency, complete our Dual Enrollment application instead.

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