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
on fall ‘21 enrollment.
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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
MORE AT: CCV.EDU/EXPLORE
LEARN
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
Locate & Contact.
locations
the Center for Online Learning, you don’t have to travel far from your community to access a quality education at CCV.
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Johnsbury 1197 Main Street, Suite 3 Phone:
Upper Valley 145 Billings Farm Road Phone: 802-295-8822 Winooski 1 Abenaki Way Phone: 802-654-0505 Connect with us: 800-228-6686 • Visit us online: ccv.edu @CommunityCollegeOfVermont @ccv_vermont @CCV_VT
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Phone:
St. Albans 97 North Main Street, Suite 200 Phone: 802-524-6541 St.
802-748-6673
