- CCV Financial Aid General Call Line – 802-262-6557
- CCV Financial Aid General Text Line – 802-613-0031
- CCV Financial Aid General Email – financialaid@ccv.edu
- Bennington – Stephanie Kinney – Call: 802-447-6947
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- Newport – Eliza Walters – Call: 802-334-4452
- Rutland – Jade Leighty – Call: 802-786-3832
- Springfield – Melanie Crosby – Call: 802-254-6380
- St. Albans – Kirstin Richardson – Call: 802-527-5421
- St. Johnsbury – Tina Prescott – Call: 802-748-6673
- Upper Valley – Michele Hastings – Call: 802-281-5224
- Winooski – Ali Herman – Call: 802-654-0969
Winooski – Sheryl Eddy – Call: 802-654-0522
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Office Locations
CCV-Montpelier
660 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Main Phone: 802-828-4060
Financial Aid: 802-262-6557
Registrar’s Office: 802-262-6559
Fax: 802-828-2805
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 489
Montpelier, VT 05601-0489
The following offices are housed in Montpelier:
- President
- Academic Dean
- Business
- Financial Aid
- Human Resources
- IT
- Library Administration
- Marketing & Communications
- Office of Prior Learning Assessment
- Registrar
- Student Affairs
CCV-Winooski
1 Abenaki Way
Winooski, VT 05404
Main Phone: 802-654-0505
Admissions: 802-654-0545
Financial Aid: 802-262-6557
Registrar’s Office: 802-262-6559
Fax: 802-654-0561
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The following offices are housed in Winooski:
- Admissions
- Development
- Institutional Research and Planning
Additional Office Locations
- Veterans Support: CCV-St. Albans 802-524-6541
- Secondary Education Dual Enrollment/ICC: CCV-Rutland 802-786-6996
- Workforce Education: CCV-Rutland 802-786-6996
Find Our Locations
- Bennington: 802-447-2361
- Brattleboro: 802-254-6370
- Middlebury: 802-388-3032
- Montpelier: 802-828-4060
- Morrisville: 802-888-4258
- Newport: 802-334-3387
- Rutland: 802-786-6996
- Springfield: 802-885-8360
- St. Albans: 802-524-6541
- St. Johnsbury: 802-748-6673
- Upper Valley: 802-295-8822
- Winooski: 802-654-0505
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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.
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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.
Learn MoreAcademic 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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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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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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Learn MoreFaculty
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.
Learn MoreEach 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:
- Complete BOTH the Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Counseling for Subsidized/ Unsubsidized loan type at studentaid.gov.
- 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.
- 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:
- Review and consider all information about the school’s program before you enroll.
- 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.
- Read and understand all forms that you are asked to sign and keep copies of them.
- Accept responsibility for all agreements you sign.
- 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.
- Perform the work that is agreed upon in accepting a Federal Work-Study award.
- Know and comply with the deadlines for application or reapplication for aid. You must apply again each year.
- Know and comply with CCV’s refund procedures.
- Be familiar with the consequences of dropping a class, withdrawing from a class, and not making satisfactory academic progress.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – CCV’s school code is 011167
- Financial Aid Advance to Purchase Textbooks Form (FAAPT) – CCV login required
- Federal Loan Request Form – CCV login required
Verification
After completing your FAFSA® the U.S. Department of Education may select your application for verification. If you are selected for verification, CCV is required to collect information to confirm that the information you provided on the FAFSA is accurate. CCV will contact you if you need to complete any additional forms. CCV may not be able to offer you financial aid if any required additional forms are not submitted.
2024 – 2025 Forms
(Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 semesters)
Electronic Forms (RECOMMENDED)
VSC username and password is required.
- 24-25 Dependent Family Size
- 24-25 Independent Family Size
- 24-25 Parent Tax Submission
- 24-25 Student Tax Non-Filer
- 24-25 Student Tax Submission
- 24-25 Dependent Override Appeal
- 24-25 Appeal – Change in financial circumstances – Independent
Paper Forms
- 24-25 Dependent Family Size
- 24-25 Independent Family Size
- 24-25 Parent Tax Non-Filer Statement Form
- 24-25 Student Tax Non-Filer Statement Form
- 24-25 Spouse Tax Non-Filer Statement Form
- 24-25 Tax Filer Instructions
- 24-25 High School Completion Status
- 24-25 Appeal – Change in financial circumstances – Dependent
- 24-25 Appeal – Change in financial circumstances – Independent
- 24-25 Verification of Independent Status
- 24-25 Dependency Override Appeal
- 24-25 Identity and Statement of Educational Purposes
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Form – Electronic (RECOMMENDED)
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Form – PDF
CCV’s financial aid counselors are here to help you throughout the process – from application to graduation. Contact the FA counselor at your nearest center with questions, or for help with applying for financial aid. You may also submit the contact form below.
All financial aid programs have specific eligibility requirements, application forms, and deadlines. When you receive financial aid, you have the responsibility to make sure you are doing everything you can to retain your eligibility. Complete information about financial aid is available in the Student Handbook, or from a Financial Aid Counselor.
General Eligibility Requirements for Federal Financial Aid
- You must have demonstrated financial need for need-based federal student aid programs.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- You must have a valid Social Security number (Except students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau).
- You must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at CCV.
- You must have a high school diploma, GED, or have completed a home school program.
- You must be enrolled in at least 6 credits except for the federal Pell Grant program.
- You must not be in default on federal student loans or owe a refund on previously awarded financial aid.
- You must provide consent and approval to have your federal tax information transferred directly into your 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
- You must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Federal financial aid can only pay for courses that meet degree or certificate completion requirements.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act conditions the eligibility of educational institutions to participate in Title IV programs on the development of and compliance with a code of conduct prohibiting conflicts of interest for its financial aid personnel [HEOA § 487(a)(25)]. CCV’s officers, employees, and agents are required to comply with this code of conduct. The following specific provisions bring CCV into compliance with the federal law [HEOA § 487(e)].
- Neither CCV as an institution nor any individual officer, employee, or agent shall enter into any revenue-sharing arrangements with any lender.
- No officer or employee of CCV who is employed in student financial services or who otherwise has responsibilities with respect to education loans, or agent who has responsibilities with respect to education loans, or any of their family members, shall solicit or accept any gift from a lender, guarantor, or servicer of education loans. For purposes of this prohibition, the term “gift” means any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, or other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimis amount.
- An officer or employee of CCV who is employed in Financial Aid or who otherwise has responsibilities with respect to education loans, or an agent who has responsibilities with respect to education loans, shall not accept from any lender or affiliate of any lender any fee, payment, or other financial benefit (including the opportunity to purchase stock) as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or other contract to provide services to a lender or on behalf of a lender relating to education loans.
- CCV shall not:
- for any first-time borrower, assign, through award packaging or other methods, the borrower’s loan to a particular lender other than Direct Loans;
- refuse to certify, or delay certification of, any loan based on the borrower’s selection of a particular lender or guaranty agency.
- CCV shall not request or accept from any lender any offer of funds to be used for private education loans, including funds for an opportunity pool loan, to students in exchange for the institution providing concessions or promises regarding providing the lender with:
- a specified number of loans made, insured, or guaranteed under Title IV;
- a specified loan volume of such loans; or
- a preferred lender arrangement for such loans.
- CCV shall not request or accept from any lender any assistance with call center staffing or Financial Aid staffing.
Any employee who is employed in Financial Aid, or who otherwise has responsibilities with respect to education loans or other student financial aid, and who serves on an advisory board, commission, or group established by a lender, guarantor, or group of lenders or guarantors, shall be prohibited from receiving anything of value from the lender, guarantor, or group of lenders or guarantors, except that the employee may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in serving on such advisory board, commission, or group.
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.