If you are unsure or need help, contact your local CCV academic center or email us.
Apply to CCV by submitting your application for admission online or at your local academic center. It’s free and takes about 10 minutes. After an initial review of your application, we will email you with your specific next steps.
Admission Requirements by Student Population
If you know that you belong to one of the student populations listed below, you can view specific admission information relevant to you:
Once you have completed the admissions process, you will be able to register for classes online or with the help of an academic advisor. For important registration and course dates, view our academic calendar.
Current Vermont State University (VTSU) Students
Current VTSU students who want to take CCV classes without leaving their current college do NOT need to apply.
To apply for scholarships, or to nominate a student for a scholarship, complete our Scholarships Application. A valid CCV login is required.
Help support these scholarships and our students by donating today!
Alumni Scholarship
Funded by alumni gifts, this scholarship of $500 is awarded each year to CCV graduates who plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. Fill out the Alumni Scholarship application.
CCV President’s Scholarship
CCV’s premier academic scholarship, this is awarded to students who exhibit sustained academic excellence.
CCV Student Success Scholarship
This endowment scholarship was established to support deserving students whose chances of success can be strengthened by aid and whose needs are not met by other sources.
Early Childhood Education Portfolio Scholarship
This CCV scholarship from an anonymous donor covers the full tuition and fees for enrollment in EDU-1240 Assessment of Prior Learning or EDU-1225 Focused Portfolio Development for 10 early childhood educators with more than one year of experience in the field who are pursuing CCV’s associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Additional scholarships over the next 3 years/6 semesters are available to recipients to help complete their associate degree. Scholarship details can be found here.
G. Jason Conway Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of beloved faculty member Jason Conway, this scholarship is awarded to students who have financial need, show academic promise, and have a propensity for self-directed learning.
Helping Professions Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Ken Libertoff, who served as Director of the Vermont Association for Mental Health for 30 years. It is intended to help recruit, train, and maintain Vermont’s workforce by assisting students working toward careers in the “helping professions.” It is intentionally broadly defined to intersect with a variety of career opportunities in mental health, social work, nursing, corrections, and the allied healthcare fields.
Jennifer Frey Memorial Scholarship
Bob and Lois Frey established this scholarship in memory of their daughter, Jennifer “Jenny” Frey ‘97, a longtime student, lifelong learner, and CCV graduate. Each year, the Frey scholars statewide – students with a special learning need or who are studying to serve those with special needs – receive direct support for their tuition expenses.
Joseph and Dale Boutin Scholarship
Joseph “Joe” Boutin, retired President and CEO of Merchants Bank, established this endowed scholarship fund to provide need-based scholarships for CCV students. In his 39-year career, Joe was a leader in the banking industry in Vermont and nationally. He also served on several non-profit boards including the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC).
Karen M. Geiger Scholarship
In recognition of the key role CCV played in Karen’s educational and professional development, this scholarship was established by the Geiger family in memory of Karen who was both a CCV alumna and staff member. This scholarship is awarded annually to students who demonstrate financial need, preferably in the liberal studies degree program.
Karen Raylene Clark Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship fund was created in memory of longtime CCV-Brattleboro Academic Coordinator Karen Clark, who passed away in December 2015. It was established to honor Karen’s passion for helping students persist in their studies, complete their degrees, and reach their career goals.
Kenneth G. and Leah M. Kalb Scholarship
Originally established in memory of former CCV President Kenneth Kalb’s wife, Leah, this scholarship was renamed after Ken’s passing in 2020 to honor his memory as well. This scholarship provides funds to students pursuing an associate degree in a business-related concentration.
Legacy Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to honor former and current CCV faculty and staff members whose work for the College has benefited students, faculty, and co-workers in substantial and meaningful ways. Each year, one or more current or former faculty and staff members will be identified.
Olin Scott Memorial Scholarship
This need-based scholarship is used to benefit students who are longtime residents of Bennington County and have less than 60 academic credits.
Student Leadership Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded annually to one student from each CCV academic center, as well as the Center for Online Learning. Recipients are nominated by staff at their home academic center and awarded $1,000 in recognition of their leadership efforts through academics, volunteerism, and community engagement.
Urban and Pauline Bergeron Memorial Scholarship
Established in honor of Urban and Pauline Bergeron, this scholarship is funded by the Bergeron Family Foundation and provides financial assistance to students in a career program with financial need that are in good academic standing and have resided in Chittenden County for ten years or more.
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Tuition Scholarship
Students who have graduated number one or two in their Vermont high school class are eligible for a tuition waiver at CCV. You do not need to be a recent high school graduate to qualify for this waiver, but you cannot have already earned a baccalaureate degree at any higher education institution. You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to retain this scholarship.
Victoria Buffum Single Parent Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support to full-time CCV students who are single parents and is generously funded by the endowed Victoria Buffum Single Parent Program Fund established at the Vermont Community Foundation. Find out more on our Student Parent Resources page.
Yolande Corbin Chadwick Scholarship
Established in honor of Yolande Corbin Chadwick, this scholarship is awarded to students with children enrolled in a degree program at the CCV-Winooski academic center.
Scholarships for Veteran & Military-Connected students can be found here.
General Scholarship Fund
Every dollar given to this fund goes directly to tuition assistance for students.
Life Gap Fund
Life Gap provides just-in-time support to help address small but unexpected emergency expenses during the semester so that you can stay focused on school. Visit ccv.edu/lifegap to apply. A CCV username and password is needed to access the application.
Study Abroad Fund
This fund provides grants to students participating in CCV’s study abroad courses to help offset extra program fees and travel costs.
Vermont National Guard Tuition Benefit Program
The Vermont National Guard Tuition Benefit Program helps members of the Vermont National Guard pursue higher education by covering full tuition at eligible colleges or universities in Vermont. This program applies to undergraduate and some certificate programs, making it a valuable resource for service members aiming to advance their education while serving their community. To qualify, applicants must meet National Guard service commitments, maintain academic progress, and fulfill other program requirements.
Fill out the Vermont National Guard Tuition Program checklist and application.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Vermont Scholarship
The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Vermont program provides scholarships to early education professionals pursuing a CCV Early Childhood Education associate degree. The scholarship program is administered by Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VAEYC) and funded through Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant and The Henderson Foundation.
A CCV Cares Grant can be used to cover any part of your college costs or for emergency expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants are funded by the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) is part of federal stimulus legislation which provides financial support to students and higher education institutions. The original legislation that established HEERF was the Cares Act, passed in March 2020. The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) passed in December 2020 provided additional funds to HEERF with new criteria, and the American Rescue Plan, passed in March 2021, provided further funding for students and colleges.
A CCV Cares Grant can be used to cover any part of your cost of attendance, such as tuition, fees, books, technology, health care, childcare, housing, food, or transportation. It can also be used for emergency expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some examples include:
Note: If you are planning to purchase laptop or other tech needs with a Cares Grant, please refer to your course syllabus or contact your academic advisor for recommendations. Some courses recommend a PC (i.e. Windows) in order to run software needed for the course.
You may be eligible if:
While a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required, we encourage you to file it if you are pursuing a degree or certificate at CCV. If you have not filed a FAFSA, you can get a list of steps on our financial aid page, or you can connect with the financial aid counselor at your local CCV academic center.
No, money received through this fund does not need to be repaid.
You can apply by submitting an online application.
Awarding is evaluated and made on a case-by-case basis. For the Fall 2022 semester, the maximum grant is $1,000.
Once you submit your request, you will receive an email notification and next steps within 1-2 business days. Aid is sent to you either via check or electronically if you have set up direct deposit to your bank account.
CCV prioritizes students that have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of under $14,000 from the 2022-2023 FAFSA OR can answer yes to either of the below statements if it has happened at ANY point in time since March 13, 2020:
Students that do not meet the EFC threshold AND are unable to affirm any of the above took place are still eligible for funds at a reduced amount.
Eligibility is also based upon enrollment status. CCV uses the below chart to determine a student’s award maximum.
| I am enrolled in 6 or more credits | I am enrolled in less than 6 credits | |
| I have exceptional need, as defined above | $1,000 maximum | $500 maximum |
| I have no exceptional need, as defined above | $300 maximum | $150 maximum |
No, this money does not reduce or replace your financial aid.
If you are neither a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, please call 802-262-6557, contact the CCV financial aid counselor at your local academic center, or email us at financialaid@ccv.edu. CCV has other options like the Life Gap Grant or Student Assistance Fund (SAF) that may be able to assist you. These funds can provide CCV students with money to assist with urgent, compelling, or unexpected needs.
Please call 802-262-6557 or email the CCV financial aid counselor at your local academic center.
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.
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.
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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