CCV Viewbook

COLLEGE VIEWBOOK

Serving all of Vermont.

CCV is Vermont’s second-largest college, serving nearly 10,000 students each year. With 12 locations and extensive online learning options, our students don’t have to travel far from their communities to access 12 degree and 22 certificate programs, workforce, secondary and continuing education opportunities,

OUR STUDENTS

• Vermonters: 93%

• Average age: 27

• Degree students with fullor part-time jobs: 79%

• First generation in their family to attend college: 55%

• Cost to apply: $0

OUR MISSION

The Community College of Vermont supports and challenges all students in meeting their educational goals through an abiding commitment to access, affordability, and student success.

MOST AFFORDABLE COLLEGE IN VERMONT #1

Find Your Path.

CCV is an accredited, open-admissions college, offering a wide range of courses during fall, spring, and summer semesters. Whatever your interests and goals, there are CCV programs available to match them – you choose the path.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Design & Media Studies (A.A.) +

Early Childhood Education (A.A.) +

Liberal Studies (A.A.) +

Liberal Studies (A.A.) with Specialization in Global Studies +

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

Accounting (A.S.) +

Behavioral Science (A.S.) +

Business (A.S.) +

Environmental Science (A.S.) +

Health Science (A.S.)

Information Technology (A.S.) +

Professional Studies (A.S.) +

STEM Studies (A.S.) +

CERTIFICATES

Afterschool & Youth Work +

Allied Health Preparation +

Bookkeeping +

Childcare +

Clinical Medical Assisting

Cloud Computing +

Community Health +

Cybersecurity Fundamentals +

Digital Media Production +

Early Childhood Education Administrator +

Entrepreneurship +

Funeral Director +

Graphic Design +

Human Resource Management +

IT Service Desk Specialist +

Media Communications +

Medical Billing & Coding +

Pharmacy Technician +

STEM Studies +

Studio Art

Web Development +

Workplace Skills +

CREDENTIALS

Accounting Certification

Programs marked with “+” can be completed fully online.

ACRE Certificate of Achievement

Apprentice Addiction Professional

Bookkeeping Certification

Certified Customer Service Professional

Certified Production Technician (CPT)

Payroll Certification

Quickbooks Online Certification

DIGITAL CREDENTIALS

21st Century Skills +

Bookkeeping +

Cybersecurity +

Digital Marketing +

Human Resource Specialist +

Medical Billing & Coding +

Startup 802: Entrepreneurship +

APPRENTICESHIPS

Certified Public Bookkeeping

Manufacturing Production Technician

Medical Assisting

Pharmacy Technician

Getting Started at CCV.

With 12 locations across Vermont, there’s a CCV academic center close to you. We offer flexible scheduling, degrees and certificates for any career path, and support services to help you succeed. Getting started at

1. APPLY TO CCV & COMPLETE THE FAFSA

Applying to CCV is fast, easy, and free! Take 10 minutes to fill out the application at ccv.edu/apply. Next, complete the FAFSA and Vermont Grant applications to find out how much financial aid you’re eligible for.

2. ASSESS YOUR SKILLS

Most applicants complete CCV’s free skills assessments. These assessments help you choose the best classes for you. Results do not influence your admission to CCV.

3. MEET YOUR ADVISOR & REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor and we’ll answer your questions, review steps for enrolling in classes, and talk about how CCV can help you reach your goals.

4. CONSIDER PAYMENT OPTIONS

CCV has dedicated financial aid counselors in each of our 12 centers. Through grants, loans, and scholarships, our team is here to help you cover the cost of attending CCV. Other payment options are available, including a monthly payment plan. Visit ccv.edu/pay to learn more.

Paying for College.

CCV offers the lowest cost per credit in the state, and financial aid counselors at each of our 12 locations are here to help you cover the cost of college. Learn more about tuition and fees at CCV, as well as the many financial aid opportunities that are available to help you pay for college, including grants, scholarships, and loans.

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID AT CCV:

1. Create or retrieve your FSA ID at studentaid.gov.

2. Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov (CCV school code 011167).

3. Complete the VT Grant application at vsac.org (VT residents only).

4. Submit official college transcripts from any previous colleges or universities you attended.

“Anyone who thinks CCV offers a lesser education because it’s a community college, or a lower tuition, isn’t true at all…it gives you so many amazing connections. It gives you an amazing education. It gives you the ability to reach out and expand your social group. It gives you a very diverse experience. It’s overall a really wonderful experience.”

- Sophie Decker, Early Childhood Education ‘21

Online Learning.

CCV knows online education. We’ve been providing a high-quality online learning experience to Vermonters for more than 20 years, with a focus on small class sizes, engagement with faculty and peers, and personalized support from advisors.

FLEXIBLE - INTERACTIVE - CONVENIENT

All CCV students take at least one online course while earning their degree, and many students complete their degree entirely online. At CCV, when you take an online class, you can log on and learn from anywhere you have access to the internet.

We offer hundreds of online courses each semester in a variety of formats. Visit ccv.edu/schedule to explore our course offerings.

“The stigma of community college is wrong…if [a] class is offered at the community college, take it there. I can vouch for it, it’s the exact same course. You’re not losing quality and the credits transfer.”

- Warren Sides, Faculty Member

Workforce Development.

Highly skilled and trained workers are the driving force behind a strong economy and business-sector growth, and CCV’s workforce education programs are designed to build on this idea. Through our offerings, CCV is empowering individuals, building better teams, and working to strengthen Vermont by strengthening its workforce.

APPRENTICESHIPS

Apprenticeships at CCV give you the opportunity to earn while you learn.

• CERTIFIED PUBLIC BOOKKEEPING

• MEDICAL ASSISTING

• PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

• MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

All four offerings pair credit-bearing classes with on-the-job learning, allowing students to jumpstart their career, education, and earning potential. Learn more at ccv.edu/workforce

“CCV is a very flexible pathway for Vermonters. Fitting a class or two into your life is probably not as difficult as you think it is.”

- Erin Wetherell, Coordinator of Student Advising

Community College of Vermont

P.O. Box 489

Montpelier, VT 05601

Bennington 324 Main Street Phone: 802-447-2361

Brattleboro

41 Harmony Place Phone: 802-254-6370

Middlebury

10 Merchants Row, Suite 223 Phone: 802-388-3032

Montpelier 660 Elm Street Phone: 802-828-4060

Morrisville

197 Harrel Street, Suite 2 Phone: 802-888-4258

Newport

100 Main Street, Suite 150 Phone: 802-334-3387

Rutland 60 West Street Phone: 802-786-6996

Springfield

South Street

802-885-8360