CCV offers a quality education at the lowest cost of any college in Vermont and we are here to help you apply for and receive financial aid. Our comprehensive financial aid program can help you finance your education through grants, loans, and scholarships.
Whether you’re seeking a certificate or degree at CCV, or taking a few classes for personal enrichment, we offer lots of opportunities for financial assistance.
CCV is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offers. The Official Aid Offer will be available through Self-Service for students to view. Once a student’s offer has been generated, an e-mail will be sent to a student’s CCV e-mail.
Beginning in the 2024–2025 financial aid year, the U.S. Department of Education has introduced the FAFSA Simplification Act, which streamlines the financial aid application process for students and families.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process is different from previous years. Learn more on our FAFSA Simplification page.
How do I view my bill?
You may view your bill and print a current statement by going directly to Student Finance Self Service. Log in using your portal login information. There is also a link to Student Finances Self Service under the Finances tile on the portal home page.
How do I make a payment?
Payments are processed on the VSC Bill Payment site. This site can be accessed directly by using your portal login information or by following the “Payments/Authorized Users” link in Student Finance Self Service.
If you have a payment plan and want to schedule an installment payment, click “Schedule/Pay” under the Payment Plan Installments and proceed with your method of payment. You may edit the payment amount and date on the next screen.
NOTE: If you scheduled automatic payments for the payment plan during plan enrollment, the payment will automatically be charged to the chosen payment method on the scheduled date.
What happens if my payment is returned?
A $25 handling fee will be charged to your account.
What should I do before enrolling in a payment plan?
How do I enroll in a payment plan?
You will receive an email confirming your payment plan enrollment, payment amounts, and due date. Urgent communications regarding your payment plan, including changes to upcoming payment amounts, are sent via email.
What is the charge for using the payment plan?
A $30 non-refundable enrollment fee is charged at the time of enrollment.
What happens if I am late with a payment?
A $15 late fee will be charged to your account.
When does the payment plan calculate my payments?
The payment plan automatically calculates your installment payment amounts during enrollment and automatically updates your payment amounts after changes are made to your student account. Your payment plan will reflect charges and payments as shown on your e-bill and in the “Activity Since Your Last Statement” on the e-bill screen. Changes to your bill may increase or decrease your upcoming payment. To ensure adequate notice for the payment due on the 15th, the payment amount may decrease but not increase between the 8th day and 15th day of each month. Increases to your bill during that time will only affect future payment amounts.
How does the payment plan notify me of changes to my payment amount?
Urgent communications regarding your payment plan, including changes to upcoming payment amounts, are sent to your CCV email address. If you want notices to go to an additional email address, you must add it on the VSC Bill Payment Site.
How do I cancel my payment plan?
You may pay your balance in full to end your payment plan or contact the Student Accounts office.
Do I need to enroll in the payment plan each semester?
Yes, the plan covers only one semester.
How do I add/modify/remove a saved payment method?
How do I set up an authorized user?
Authorized users are only allowed to view the billing account, make payments, and set up payment plans. An authorized user receives an email notification when the student’s monthly statement is uploaded or a payment plan is updated.
How can an authorized user view my bill?
Authorized users do not have access to Self Service. They can view your bill or print a monthly statement by going directly to the VSC Bill Payment site, or by following the “VSC Bill Payment for Students and Authorized Users” link on the portal login page. Monthly statements are uploaded on the 10th, or the following business day.
What do I do if I forgot my password?
How do I set up an e-refund account?
How do I access my 1098-T?
For more about your 1098-T, please visit VSC 1098-T Information. Have questions? Contact the student Accounts office via our contact form.
Whom may I contact for billing questions?
For billing questions, please contact your local CCV academic center or the Student Accounts office via our contact form or call 802.262.6558.
In-state tuition rates apply to students who have maintained legal residence in Vermont for at least one continuous year prior to enrollment. Out-of-state students seeking in-state status must submit a completed In-State Tuition Application, and supporting evidence, to be considered for in-state tuition. As part of the Vermont State Colleges system, CCV follows the Vermont State Colleges’ Residency Policy. To apply for in-state tuition, use the In-state Tuition Application Form.
If you have questions regarding residency for in-state tuition or the NEBHE Tuition Break Program, please contact Karrie Demers, Admissions Specialist, at karrie.demers@ccv.edu or 802-654-0557.
Permanent residents of other New England states may be eligible for the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Tuition Break Program which allows them to pay a special tuition rate that is equivalent to the current in-state rate. To qualify, a student must be a permanent resident of and living in a bordering New Hampshire or Massachusetts county (Cheshire, Sullivan, Grafton, and Coos counties in New Hampshire, and Franklin and Berkshire counties in Massachusetts). Students may also be eligible if they are enrolled in a NEBHE approved degree or certificate program that is not available in their home New England state.
CCV’s Good Neighbor program allows New York residents living in Clinton, Essex, Rensselaer, and Washington counties to also receive a discount that makes their tuition equal to the current in-state tuition rate.
Active duty and discharged military personnel (as well as the spouses and dependents of such military service members) who don’t otherwise qualify for in-state status may be eligible based on their military service. To be considered, please complete the In-state Tuition Application Form and include documentation such as the following:
If CCV cancels a course, you will receive a full refund of tuition and fees.
If you choose to drop a course within the official drop period, you will receive a full refund of tuition. The administrative fee is not refundable.
The official drop period is defined as:
For all standard full-semester term courses: Two weeks from the start of the semester. Students who drop a course within the drop period will receive 100% of their tuition refunded. CCV’s administrative fee will not be refunded.
For courses that do not meet for the standard term duration, the following formula-based drop refund calculation is utilized: Course duration is the number of calendar days between the start and end date of the section. The drop refund period is considered 13% of the course duration. Students who drop a course within the 13% drop period will receive 100% of their tuition refunded. CCV’s administrative fee will not be refunded.
CCV’s Drop/Add & Refund Policy
You may also be eligible for a refund from financial aid after your tuition and fees are paid. Consult with the financial aid counselor in your academic center for information on your financial aid.
Note: The administrative fee and the payment plan enrollment fee are non-refundable. When extraordinary circumstances warrant your withdrawal from a course(s), you may request an exception to the refund policy, as set forth in the administrative section of the Complaint Resolution for Students Policy. In general, requests for exceptions should be filed no later than sixty (60) days following the course withdrawal.
Students aged 65 years or older are able to audit one class per semester with no tuition charge. They may also take additional courses at any Vermont State College institution at the rate of 50% of the charged tuition. 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 coursework applicable to degree or certificate programs at the rate of 50% of the charged tuition.
A few rules:
CCV is approved by the Vermont Department of Education for veterans’ education and training benefits. A veteran’s eligibility is established by the Veterans Administration in White River Junction, and the amount of money awarded is determined by the number of credits taken and the number of dependents in the veteran’s family.
Tuition and fees must be paid at the time of registration by the veteran, who is then reimbursed by the Veterans Administration during the semester. Veterans taking fewer than six credits will receive reimbursement for tuition only.
For additional information about the VA Education Benefits for which you may be eligible, visit our veterans benefits page.
Further information can be obtained from the VA or from CCV’s Veterans and Military Student Services Team.
Register between November 4 and January 1 – Payment due by January 6
Register on or after January 2 – Payment due at time of registration
Register between November 4 and April 29 – Payment due by May 5
Register on or after April 30 – Payment due at time of registration
Register between April 1 and August 16 – Payment due by August 26
Register on or after August 17 – Payment due at the time of registration
Students must make payment arrangements prior to the start of the term in order to maintain their registration in classes. The following information is meant to help students determine the payment option that is best for them.
CCV accepts cash, check, and credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express). Please note that any outstanding bill from the Vermont State Colleges may prevent you from enrolling at CCV.
Questions? Visit our Student Finance Frequently Asked Questions page for detailed information about how to view your bill, make a payment, set up a payment plan, or add an authorized user. You may also contact the Student Accounts office at 802-828-1401 or via our contact form. You can view your student account information and print a current statement from Student Finance Self Service. You will also be notified via your CCV email when a new monthly statement is available on the VSC Bill Payment site. This is the only student billing location accessible to authorized users. These statements are uploaded on the 10th of each month, or the following business day. To be sure you receive electronic reminders, add your personal email in the bill pay site.
Credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks are accepted online. Follow these steps to view and pay your bill online:
Send checks to:
CCV-Student Accounts
PO Box 489
Montpelier, VT 05601-0489
Cash and checks are accepted at all CCV centers. Debit cards and credit cards can be used to pay your balance via your Student Finance Self Service. You may also contact Student Accounts at 802-828-1401 to pay with your credit or debit card.
Check the hours of operation for your local center.
CCV offers their students the option to set up a payment plan. Details of the plan are:
If your employer or an agency is assisting you with tuition or other charges, click here and complete the electronic form. The electronic form will be sent to the Third Party Payor for their completion. You will receive notification when they have completed it and returned it to CCV.
Students who have completed their AmeriCorps term of service can use their AmeriCorps education award funds to pay for educational expenses at CCV. Educational expenses include:
Learn more about your responsibilities in the
Student Financial Obligations Policy.
At CCV, we are here to help you cover the cost of college. That’s why we encourage every student to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Vermont Grant Application. Completing these steps will help our financial aid team identify the funding sources you’re eligible for.
Academic Year 2024 – 2025
In-State = $280/credit
Out-of State = $560/credit
NEBHE/Good Neighbor* = $280/credit
Academic Year 2024 – 2025
Administrative (non-refundable) – $100
Independent Study – $80
Field Experience – $80
Textbooks – varies by course
Course-Specific Fees – vary (check the Course Schedule for info)
Non-Credit Workshops – vary (check the Course Schedule for info)
Assessment of Prior Learning portfolio evaluation – $300
Course Challenge – $280
Competency Based Pathway – $150
Focused Portfolio Development portfolio evaluation – $200
Evaluation of Transcripts from Other Colleges – Free
*Applies to students who are permanent residents of and living in counties bordering Vermont. (Cheshire, Sullivan, Grafton, and Coos counties in New Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire counties in Massachusetts, and Clinton, Essex, Rensselaer, and Washington counties in New York). Students may also be eligible if they are enrolled in a New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) approved program that is not available in their home New England state (not including New York).
The 802 Opportunity Grant provides tuition- and fee-FREE college 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 VSAC. New AND current students are eligible.
Use our tuition calculator to get an idea of how much you may pay in tuition and fees. For a more comprehensive estimate that includes things like books and course fees, use our Net Price Calculator. The Net Price Calculator will ask you for your residency status and the number of credits you’d like to take. It can also estimate your financial aid eligibility!
Federal regulations require CCV to provide estimated costs for a student while they are attending CCV. These costs are not all charged by CCV and some students may not have these expenses. These estimated costs are called the Cost of Attendance.
Cost of Attendance has two parts:
Direct costs: These are things that CCV charges you. This usually includes tuition and fees.
Indirect costs: These are things that you may have to pay for while you are attending CCV. They are NOT charged by CCV but they are still things you may pay for while attending. This includes housing, food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
Your direct costs are above. Below are what you MAY have for indirect costs. Not every student has these expenses, and they reflect, based upon research, what a typical Vermonter may pay over a 9 month period.
Estimated Costs, 2024-2025 academic year
| Estimated Housing | $9,972 |
| Estimated Food | $4,275 |
| Estimated Books, Supplies, and Course Materials | $1,000 |
| Estimated Transportation | $1,800 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $4,500 |
| Estimated Total Costs | $21,547 |
Special or Unusual Circumstances
Our estimated expenses try to provide what is an average cost for a Vermont family. But, families may have additional costs not factored into our estimates. Students have the ability to submit an appeal to help financial aid understand those additional costs.
Other allowances that can be added to the Cost of Attendance include course fees related to specific courses, computer allowance, cost of obtaining licensure, study abroad expenses, dependent care expenses, disability related expenses, cooperative education cost, or fees from federal education loans. Allowances may be pro-rated based on enrollment. If expenses exceed the numbers in the Cost of Attendance, a student has the ability to submit an appeal. Students may talk with their financial aid counselor to learn more details about the appeal.
Students may register to “audit” CCV classes for which they are academically prepared. The cost is the same as when taking the course for credit; however, students will not receive an evaluation, course grade, or credit for the course. Audit status must be declared at time of enrollment. View our Course Audit Policy.
Residency Requirements for In-State Tuition
In-state tuition rates apply to students who have maintained legal residence in Vermont for at least one continuous year prior to enrollment. Out-of-state students seeking in-state status must submit a completed In-State Tuition Application, and supporting evidence, to be considered for in-state tuition. As part of the Vermont State Colleges System, CCV follows the Vermont State Colleges’ Residency Policy. To apply for in-state tuition, use the In-state Tuition Application Form.
Permanent residents of other New England states may be eligible for the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Tuition Break Program which allows them to pay a special tuition rate that is equivalent to the current in-state rate. To qualify, a student must be a permanent resident of and living in a bordering New Hampshire or Massachusetts county (Cheshire, Sullivan, Grafton, and Coos counties in New Hampshire, and Franklin and Berkshire counties in Massachusetts). Students may also be eligible if they are enrolled in a NEBHE approved degree or certificate program that is not available in their home New England state.
CCV’s Good Neighbor program allows New York residents living in Clinton, Essex, Rensselaer, and Washington counties to also receive a discount that makes their tuition equal to the current in-state tuition rate.
For questions about residency for in-state tuition or the NEBHE Tuition Break Program, please contact Karrie DeMers, admissions specialist, at karrie.demers@ccv.edu or 802-654-0557.
Active duty and recently discharged (in the last three years) military personnel (as well as the spouses and dependents of such military service members) who don’t otherwise qualify for in-state status may be eligible based on their military service. To be considered, please complete the In-state Tuition Application Form and include documentation such as the following:
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