Habits of Success

Successful students demonstrate a number of important habits inside and outside the classroom. Students who demonstrate these skills and behaviors will be better positioned to meet CCV’s expectations and achieve their own educational goals.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Make commitment to attend every class • Demonstrate follow-through • Accept responsibility for agreements • Understand your rights & responsibilities • Be able to locate policies

COLLEGE COMMUNICATION TOOLS

• Check email & mail regularly • Update contact information on the portal • Monitor your grades & overall progress in each course • Read instructor feedback & provide feedback to others

PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE

• Demonstrate professional conduct electronically & in person • Arrive prepared & on time • Call ahead when late or absent • Raise concerns respectfully

ACADEMIC PLANNING

• Use academic planning tools (e.g., program evaluation) • Understand what’s required in your degree & when • Track your progress toward completing degree

SCHOOL-LIFE BALANCE

• Choose courses that fit your schedule & responsibilities • Anticipate obstacles before they become problems • Develop contingency plans • Identify your sources of support at the College & in your life

UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES

• Have course materials at start of semester • Read your course descriptions & syllabi • Use academic resources to improve performance • Know how your advisor can help & contact them as needed

MINDSET

• Recognize that success in college requires hard work • Expect stress, but know you can work through it • Find & create learning strategies that work for you • Ask questions when things do not make sense

CCV CAMPUSES

WE ARE WHERE YOU ARE

BENNINGTON

324 Main Street Bennington, VT 05201 Phone: 802-447-2361

BRATTLEBORO

41 Harmony Place Brattleboro, VT 05301 Phone: 802-254-6370

CENTER FOR ONLINE LEARNING

Phone: 802-334-4451 www.ccv.edu/online

MIDDLEBURY

10 Merchants Row Middlebury, VT 05753 Phone: 802-388-3032

MONTPELIER

660 Elm Street Montpelier, VT 05602 Phone: 802-828-4060

MORRISVILLE

197 Harrel Street Morrisville, VT 05661 Phone: 802-888-4258

NEWPORT

100 Main Street Newport, VT 05855 Phone: 802-334-3387

RUTLAND

60 West Street Rutland, VT 05701 Phone: 802-786-6996

SPRINGFIELD

Howard Dean Education Center 307 South Street Springfield, VT 05156 Phone: 802-885-8360

ST. ALBANS

142 S. Main Street St. Albans, VT 05478 Phone: 802-524-6541

ST. JOHNSBURY

1197 Main Street St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 Phone: 802-748-6673

UPPER VALLEY

145 Billings Farm Road White River Jct., VT 05001 Phone: 802-295-8822

WINOOSKI

1 Abenaki Way Winooski, VT 05404 Phone: 802-654-0505

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

PO Box 489, 660 Elm Street Montpelier, VT 05601 Phone: 802-828-4060

1-800-228-6686

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

THE SMART INVESTMENT

CCV offers the lowest tuition costs in Vermont, giving you the most value for your money. By beginning or continuing college at CCV, you’ll gain a quality education without breaking the bank.

FINANCIAL AID HAS YOU COVERED

Through grants, loans, and scholarships, our financial aid team can help you cover the entire cost of attending CCV. Get an estimate of your financial aid eligibility in minutes with our Net Price Calculator:

https://ccv.studentaidcalculator.com

To apply for financial aid, start at https://ccv.edu/pay/.

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FINANCIAL AID FACTS TO CONSIDER

• Average cost per credit for students receiving a Pell

Grant: $19.81 per credit • Percentage of CCV grads who graduate debt free: 65% • Percentage of CCV grads who graduate with $5,000 or less in debt: 72% • Average debt of graduates with loans: $12,252

OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS

In addition to financial aid, CCV offers several options to help you pay for college, including our convenient monthly payment plan. Eligible students can use agency vouchers, employer payments, or military veteran benefits. Payment is also accepted by cash, check, or credit card. Learn more at https://ccv.edu/pay/payment-options.

QUESTIONS?

Our staff is ready to help you with all of your questions. Financial aid counselors at each academic center can assist you in any part of the financial aid application process.

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