Location Information

Community College of Vermont (CCV) – Brattleboro

Address

41 Harmony Place
Brattleboro, VT 05301-9168
Phone: 802-254-6370
Fax: 802-257-2593
Text: 802-689-1171

Hours of Operation

Monday:  8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday – Thursday:  8:30am – 8:45pm
Friday:  8:30am – 4:00pm

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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.

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.

• Army – www.armyignited.com
• Air Force – www.my.af.mil/
• Marines – www.marines.com
• Navy www.navycollege.navy.mil
• Coast Guard – www.uscg.mil/hq/capemay/education/ta-a.asp

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

Location Information

Community College of Vermont (CCV) – Newport

Address

100 Main Street, Suite 150
Newport, VT 05855

Phone: 802-334-3387
Fax: 802-334-5373
Text: 802-487-8108

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

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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

Location Information

Community College of Vermont (CCV) – Morrisville

Address

197 Harrel Street, Suite 2
Morrisville, VT 05661
Phone: 802-888-4258
Fax: 802-888-2554
Text: 802-521-2288

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9am – 7pm
Tuesday: 9am – 2pm
Wednesday: 9am – 2pm
Thursday: 9am – 7pm
Friday: Closed

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In today’s workplace, industry-recognized credentials carry earning power. Having skills in specific areas makes you an asset to employers.

At CCV, we offer credentialing and training opportunities at our locations around the state and online. These programs have been designed with input from Vermont employers regarding the skills and knowledge they’d like to see in workers. Get credentialed, get trained, get your next promotion.

Glossary of CCV Credentials

Health and Human Services

• Apprentice Addiction Professional
• Medical Assisting Apprenticeship
• Medical Records Specialist Apprenticeship
• Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

• Manufacturing Production Technician Apprenticeship
• Certified Production Technician (CPT)
• Safety
• Quality Practices and Measurement
• Processes and Production
• Maintenance Awareness
• Green Production

Professional Studies

• Certified Public Bookkeeping Apprenticeship
• Certified Customer Service Professional
• Bookkeeping Certification
• Accounting Certification
• Payroll Certification
• Quickbooks Online Certification
• Coding & Design Bootcamps

The CCV TRIO Student Support Services program is a federally funded program designed to help eligible students reach their academic potential and meet their educational and career goals. CCV TRIO is funded to serve only 225 students; as such, we have a selective application process that assesses student motivation, academic need, and ability to benefit.

Admission to CCV’s TRIO program is not automatic; it is a privilege. While CCV’s TRIO program is designed to help students succeed, it takes a commitment by the student to be truly effective.

Benefits of TRIO

As a CCV TRIO student, you are eligible to receive these and other benefits:

• Priority advising with a TRIO advisor who will serve as an academic mentor and transfer counselor
• Participation in Annual Leadership Day and other leadership development opportunities
• Access to TRIO grants ($700 to $1000)
• Private tutoring when you need instruction beyond what Learning Center tutors can provide
• Financial literacy instruction to help you learn how to manage money wisely
• Workshops, college visits, transfer, and career information
• Eligibility for CCV TRIO Study Abroad Scholarships (two $500) awarded annually
• Free access to CliftonStrengths for personal and career development

If accepted into the TRIO Program, you will be eligible for the various opportunities and services until you graduate or transfer from CCV. Being a student is hard work, as you already know, and this program is one more source of support for your effort to earn a college degree.

Are you eligible?

TRIO is currently available to students in the following CCV centers. Applications should be submitted to the TRIO Coordinator at your academic center.

• Montpelier/Morrisville/Newport/St. Johnsbury – Laurie Cook
• Rutland/Bennington – Cody Miller
• St. Albans/Winooski – Kate Anderson or Liese Reagan

If you are interested in exploring your eligibility for TRIO, please complete the TRIO Application and schedule an appointment with a TRIO advisor.

“The TRIO program has basically been a compass in showing me what was even possible for my education. It has been a growing experience that has also been genuinely fun and inspiring.”

CCV-Rutland student

The VSCS Libraries serve both CCV and Vermont State University. Faculty, staff, and registered students can access a large collection of online periodicals, eBooks, streaming videos, and specialized academic databases through the library website.

Print materials can be requested online and are delivered directly to your home address. Materials can be returned to any CCV Academic Center.

VSCS librarians help students develop effective research strategies, navigate library databases, and recommend specific academic sources for research projects and papers. Call (1-800-431-0025), text (802-278-0997), email (libraries@vsc.edu), or chat from the library website. CCV users are also welcome at any of the VSCS library locations.

CCV Librarians

Miranda Axworthy
Reference & Teaching Resources Librarian
miranda.axworthy@vsc.edu
(802) 786-0013

Katie Beth Ryan
Reference & Teaching Resources Librarian
katie.ryan@ccv.edu
(802) 254-6366

Looking for help with your classes?

You can choose to access subject-specific tutoring 24/7 through Tutor.com, or you can connect with an academic mentor virtually through CCV’s Learning Center Online Live.

At CCV, you’ll work closely with an academic advisor from the time you start at the College through graduation. Your advisor will provide you with academic, career, and transfer planning support.

CCV advisors use an advising model that places the student at the center. Through asking open-ended questions, advisors learn about your goals and needs. Advisors partner with you to…

• Explore and clarify career goals
• Inform how educational pathways align with careers
• Identify the knowledge, skills, and beliefs you need to succeed
• Create a personalized academic plan to guide to graduation and transfer
• Guide you in setting short- and long-term academic goals
• Provide general information, resources, and referrals to help you reach your goals
• Learn about your personal circumstances that could support or interfere with your college progress, including:
  • academic skills
  • belonging and community
  • health and wellness
  • career choice
  • finances
  • motivation to complete
  • managing commitments
• Assist you in choosing the courses that will satisfy your degree and educational goals
• Address academic concerns or issues that develop

Tips for working with your academic advisor:

• Plan to meet with your advisor at least once per semester, especially during your first few semesters at CCV and as you near graduation.
• Reach out to your advisor whenever you want to develop a habit that supports your progress, sharpen a skill that will help you stay motivated, have a question, or want to share a success.
• It is important that you feel comfortable working with your advisor. If you feel like a different advisor would better meet your needs, just say so. If you are not comfortable talking about this with your current advisor, speak with someone at the front desk. An administrative assistant can help you make the transition.

Schedule an appointment:

• Current students: you can now schedule your own appointments with your advisor and financial aid counselor. Meetings can be held virtually, over the phone, or in-person. Virtual meetings will be held in Teams, and if scheduling a phone meeting, the CCV staff member will call you at your meeting time. Schedule an appointment today by visiting ccv.edu/appointment.
• New students: call your local academic center to schedule an appointment.

If you are considering taking courses at CCV or have questions about getting started, please contact any CCV academic center to schedule a New Student Advising Appointment today.

Need help with homework? Stuck on a problem? All enrolled CCV students have access to 24/7 on-demand, online tutoring available in all courses. Go to your Canvas course online (every class has one!) and find Tutor.com: 24/7 Online Tutoring. Click on the link. No further login necessary.

Get immediate support or drop off an essay for review. You can be talking to a tutor within minutes, at any time of day or night, or have an essay response within 12 hours. Students who use this service say they earn better grades, feel more confident, and are able to reach their goals sooner. At the beginning of each semester all students are granted 10 hours of tutoring, and more time can be requested through Angie Albeck at angie.albeck@ccv.edu.

When you sign in to Tutor.com, you’ll be able to:

• Connect with over 3,000 qualified tutors 24/7
• View replays and transcripts of previous sessions
• Drop off an essay for review and feedback
• Save your favorite tutors and set up tutoring appointments
• Take free practice quizzes to assess your skills
• Access tutoring help from your computer, mobile phone, or tablet

For questions, please contact Tutor.com Support or Angie Albeck at angie.albeck@ccv.edu.