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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 CCV is easy – just follow these four simple steps.
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.
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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.
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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 tuition 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.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.
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.
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
We offer hundreds of online courses each semester in a variety of formats. Visit ccv.edu/schedule
“I love the diversity of students in every class. From high school students to working parents to adults looking for a career change. The ideas and experiences that each individual brings to the classroom enrich our discussions.”
- Lindsay Webb, Faculty Member
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Nearly half of CCV graduates continue their education at a
“CCV is a learning community that can help to get you where you want to go in a sustainable and affordable way.”
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Leigh Marthe, Coordinator of Student Advising