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• Email us at careerservices@ccv.edu or use the form below:

IT Support Page
The IT support page is a one-stop page for all of your IT help needs.

IT Help Desk
The Vermont State Colleges Help Desk is available to resolve any on-site technical issues. For help, call 802-224-3003 or submit a help desk request.

If you have trouble logging into the help desk, fill out this form.

Password Reset
Forgot your password? View all your options on our support page: https://ccv.edu/activate/.

Learning Center
Learning Center staff can answer questions about online classes, accessing the student portal, submitting IT help desk requests, and using certain software, such as Excel or Powerpoint.

Canvas Assistance
For help with Canvas, CCV’s course management system, please see our IT Support page for Canvas.

All CCV students have access to small classes, part-time schedules, online courses, individual advisors, and online tutoring. CCV also welcomes all students and we strive to provide equal access to college courses for students with disabilities. If you need accommodations because of a disability that impacts your learning, it is your responsibility to take at least one of the steps below. It is recommended that you do this as soon as possible to allow for planning and preparation.

• Answer “yes” to the disability question on your CCV application.
• Complete the student self-disclosure form.
• Tell an accessibility advisor or accessibility support staff that you have a disability and you would like accommodations.

All CCV students have access to small classes, part-time schedules, online courses, individual advisors, online tutoring, and in-person academic mentoring. If you need accommodations, follow the steps below. Please begin the steps at least one month before classes start.

Step 1: Learn about Accessibility Services at CCV

Learn more about accessibility services at CCV by reading our Accommodation Policy (compatible with screen readers).

If you had an IEP or 504 in high school, you may have some expectations for what accommodations look like in college. If so, we recommend that you review the following pdf document to clarify misconceptions or confusion about the process.

Differences between High School and College Accommodations (pdf)

Step 2: Gather Your Documentation

Collect any official paperwork that:

• states and describes your disability,
• explains how your disability may impact learning, and
• is from an authorized agency, individual, or appropriate medical source and includes the names, titles, and professional credentials of the evaluator(s) or professional who can verify the disability
• suggests reasonable accommodations (optional)

Examples of documentation include:

• doctor’s letter dated, signed and printed on office letterhead
• psychoeducational evaluation dated and signed by a psychologist
• complete report from high school (IEPs and 504 plans are sometimes incomplete)

Step 3: Submit Your Documentation to CCV

You may drop off, mail, email, or fax your documentation to the CCV center nearest you (please note – Springfield and Middlebury locations will not be able to process your documentation). An accessibility advisor will review your documentation in advance of your appointment with them.

Accessibility Advisors

Academic Center Locations

Step 4: Schedule an Appointment to Create Your Accommodation Plan

Schedule an appointment by calling your local center to request a meeting with an accessibility advisor. During your appointment, we will discuss your requests. Together we will consider your interests, strengths and weaknesses, documentation, course requirements, and the reasonability of your requests. Using this information, we will create your accommodation plan.

Accommodation plans need to be renewed each semester. Please reach out to your accessibility advisor before the start of classes each semester. Accommodations cannot be applied retroactively.

Step 5: Share Your Accommodation Plan with Your Instructors

You may email or give your plan directly to your instructor. If you or your instructor have any questions, you may ask your accessibility advisor.

Step 6: Check in Regularly with Your Accessibility Advisor

By checking in regularly with your accessibility advisor you will be able to maximize the benefits of your accommodation plan. Throughout college, you’ll be able to:

• clarify learning preferences,
• develop and sharpen learning strategies,
• ask for help,
• use resources such as Tutor.com and learning centers,
• practice new ways to study and remember information, and
• confirm which accommodations serve you best.

Most CCV students take at least one online course while earning their degree, and many students complete their degree entirely online. CCV prides itself on small class sizes to ensure an intimate and integrated experience working with faculty who are real-world practitioners.

Log on

At CCV, when you take an online class, you can log on and learn from the comfort of your own home, your friend’s home, your local library, an internet café… basically anywhere you have access to the internet.

Collaborate

Learning online doesn’t mean you’re in for a lonely semester. In many classes, you will also have the opportunity to connect with classmates by working on small group projects. You can expect to be online at least three times per week, discussing the topics you are studying with your teachers and fellow students.

Tips for Discussions in Your Online CCV Courses

The Practice of Online Civility

Interact

CCV’s hybrid courses, which combine in-person and online learning, give you the best of both worlds: face-to-face interaction in the classroom plus the convenience and flexibility of studying online.

Explore

Check out the Center for Online Learning resources to learn about getting started with your online classes. Use our course schedule to find out which online courses we offer and contact any of the academic centers or the Center for Online Learning with questions.

In High School?

Get a head start on college—take a free online college course using your dual enrollment voucher. Visit our Dual Enrollment page for more information or contact Phil Crossman to get started today.

Accelerated Online Courses

CCV now offers accelerated online courses for students needing to earn college credits faster. These seven-week courses earn you the same credits as their full semester counterparts. Check out our course schedule for available courses. Accelerated Online Courses: all the credit, half the time.

With twelve locations and the Center for Online Learning, you don’t have to travel far from your community to access our degree and certificate programs, workforce, secondary and continuing education opportunities, and academic and veteran support services. Community College of Vermont — we are where you are.

Learn more about our academic center locations and faculty, find staff, and contact us for questions about the College, including media inquiries.

Administrative Offices

Most of CCV’s administrative offices are concentrated in our CCV-Montpelier and CCV-Winooski academic centers. A few can be found at centers throughout the state. Please consult the listing below to find the office you are looking for.

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Academic Center Locations

CCV is located within 25 miles of nearly every Vermont household. With twelve academic centers and a Center for Online Learning, you don’t have to travel far to access our programs and support services.

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Center for Online Learning

The Center for Online Learning offers hundreds of courses each semester in subject areas that include art & design, computer information systems, biology, allied health, and a wide variety of courses in the humanities and social sciences.

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Media Inquiries

CCV is happy to field any media inquiries regarding the College, its faculty, or its students. If you’re a member of the media looking for information about the College, begin your research here.

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Faculty

Each semester CCV employs over 400 instructors to teach courses throughout the state and online. And one of the strongest aspects of your CCV education is derived from the access you’ll have to our faculty.

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Each CCV academic center offers part-time work-study positions where you can contribute as a member of the academic staff. Hourly wages are $16.00. You must be enrolled in at least six credits of a degree program and have financial need. Contact your Financial Aid Counselor to see if you are eligible.

Learn more about the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program.

View current openings here.

Student loans can be used to pay for a variety of costs associated with your college education, such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and the purchase of a computer or software. However, while borrowing funds may be a wise investment, it deserves careful consideration; all student loans must be paid back, including interest and fees. Before deciding to take out a loan, be sure to look for free money first, such as grants and scholarships, and speak to a CCV Financial Aid Counselor about other funding options. If you meet eligibility requirements you can submit a Federal Loan request here (CCV login required).

Types of Federal Loans

Federal Direct Loans are available to students who qualify for federal financial aid and are enrolled in at least six credits per semester. If you decide to borrow, there are two types of Federal Direct Loans: subsidized and unsubsidized. Eligible parents of dependent students can also take out Direct Parent PLUS loans.

Federal Subsidized Direct Loans

These loans are available based on your demonstrated financial need, determined by information provided on your FAFSA®. The federal government will pay the interest on a subsidized loan while you are in school and completing your program successfully. There are limits on how much you can borrow based on your year in school.

Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans

Unsubsidized direct loans are available for students who don’t demonstrate financial need. You are responsible for all interest that accrues on the loan. You may choose to make interest payments while in school or defer interest payments, which will then be added to the principal of the loan. There are limits on how much you can borrow based on your year in school.

Federal Parent PLUS Loans

PLUS loans enable parents with good credit histories to borrow money to help pay for their child’s college expenses. The student must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. Parents can borrow up to the student’s full cost of education less other types of financial aid. If your family is interested in borrowing a Parent PLUS loan, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor.

Loan Exit Counseling

If you are leaving or graduating from CCV and you have borrowed a Federal Direct Loan, you are required to complete Loan Exit Counseling. Click here for exit counseling.

Steps to Apply for a Loan

You must be enrolled in at least six credits required for your degree or certificate program and have completed a FAFSA. You can also follow these steps:

1. Complete BOTH the Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Counseling for Subsidized/ Unsubsidized loan type at studentaid.gov.
2. After completing the Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling, contact your Financial Aid Counselor to determine the amount you need to cover your tuition, fees, books, and other qualified expenses.
3. Once the semester begins, go to class! Attendance in six credits is needed to maintain eligibility for your loan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the interest rate?

Interest rates are typically fixed for federal student loans, and change depending on when your loan was taken out. The federal government maintains an ongoing chart of interest rates.

What is a Loan Servicer?

A loan servicer is a company that handles the billing and other services on your federal student loan. The loan servicer will work with you on repayment plans and loan consolidation and will assist you with other tasks related to your federal student loan. It is important to maintain contact with your loan servicer. If your circumstances change at any time during your repayment period, your loan servicer will be able to help.

Who is my Loan Servicer?

Login to studentaid.gov to find the name of your federal loan servicer as well as your complete financial aid history.

How much is my monthly payment going to be?

You can get exact estimates of your monthly payments or plan for the future by adding in anticipated student loans by using the Repayment Estimator on studentaid.gov.

What happens when I’m having difficulty repaying my loan?

There’s help available. It is important to ask for help as soon as making timely payments becomes an issue. The best thing to do is to work with your loan servicer to discuss options, which may include forbearance, consolidation, or a modified payment plan. There is also information on repayment and avoiding and resolving defaulted loans at studentaid.gov. CCV financial aid counselors can also answer your questions.

What if I have an issue with my loan servicer?

If you are unable to clarify or resolve a federal student loan issue, the Department of Education offers an ombudsman service available at studentaid.gov/feedback-ombudsman/disputes/prepare.

What repayment options are available?

There are several options that can change your repayment schedule, suspend, or reduce your payments. Eligibility varies depending upon the option you pursue. Please contact your student loan servicer to discuss repayment options in more detail.

Federal Pell Grants

Students who have not received a bachelor’s degree may be eligible for this federal grant program. The amount of the award will depend on your Student Aid Index resulting from the FAFSA® and enrollment status.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

SEOG is awarded by the College to students with high financial need. The amount of the SEOG award will depend on your financial need and enrollment status. CCV has limited SEOG funds.

Vermont Incentive Grant

VSAC awards this grant to Vermont residents enrolled full- or part-time in degree programs based on financial need and enrollment status. There is no specific deadline, but it is always best to apply early before funds run out. For more information, visit the VSAC website.

802 Opportunity Grant

VSAC awards this grant to Vermont residents enrolled full or part-time in degree programs based on financial need. The 802 Opportunity Grant offers free tuition for Vermonters with a family income of $75,000 or less, who do not already have a bachelor’s degree, and who meet eligibility requirements for federal financial aid. For more information, visit the VSAC website.

Advancement Grant

This grant is awarded by VSAC to Vermont residents enrolled in a continuing education program based on financial need to help with tuition and fee costs. Awards are given on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit the VSAC website.

It is your responsibility to:

1. Review and consider all information about the school’s program before you enroll.
2. Complete all application forms accurately and submit them on time. Errors can result in long delays in your receipt of financial aid. Intentional misreporting of information on application forms for federal financial aid is in violation of the law and is considered a criminal offense subject to penalties under U.S. Criminal Code.
   • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online for the fastest processing of your application. You can also submit a paper FAFSA. In either case, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary.
   • If your FAFSA needs corrections, you may make them online or consult with your Financial Aid Counselor.
   • Return all additional documentation, verification, corrections and/or new information to the financial aid office.
3. Read and understand all forms that you are asked to sign and keep copies of them.
4. Accept responsibility for all agreements you sign.
5. Notify CCV of change in address, name, or any other information which may affect our ability to contact you. If you have a loan, notify the lender of changes in your name, address, or school enrollment status.
6. Perform the work that is agreed upon in accepting a Federal Work-Study award.
7. Know and comply with the deadlines for application or reapplication for aid. You must apply again each year.
8. Know and comply with CCV’s refund procedures.
9. Be familiar with the consequences of dropping a class, withdrawing from a class, and not making satisfactory academic progress.
10. Attend class! If you never attend classes or stop attending before your financial aid application process is completed, you may not receive aid, grants, or loans to pay your balance due to the CCV. If you stop attending before the end of the term, your aid may be reduced or canceled. In either case you may owe a balance due to the CCV.
11. If you are a loan recipient and your enrollment falls below 6 credits, you are graduating from CCV, or you are leaving CCV, complete Loan Exit Counseling.
12. Seek resolution of complaints regarding the award of financial aid at CCV through procedures as outlined in the Complaint Resolution for Students policy.

All financial aid information supplied to the Community College of Vermont by a student, or in support of the student’s application, will be held in strict confidence and will be used by the Financial Aid Officer only to determine the amount and type of award for which the student may be eligible.