by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students will never be charged the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The price tag of going to Community College of Vermont can appear tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students obtain some kind of financial help.
What financing options does CCV offer you, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. Read on to learn what amount of financial assistance will be accessible to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from Community College of Vermont.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
For freshmen starting at Community College of Vermont, 72% of first-year full-time students received aid of some kind around 107 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 69% | $7,086 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 16% | $1,287 |
| Federal Pell grants | 53% | $6,616 |
| State/local grants | 55% | $2,055 |
| Federal student loans | 6% | $4,981 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. At CCV, about 46% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $4,702 (covering around 2458 recipients).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 46% | $4,702 |
| Federal Pell grants | 29% | $4,459 |
| Federal student loans | 4% | $5,759 |
Title-IV recipients living on campus saw average grant aid of $7,427.
Because need-based aid scales with family income, what students actually pay differs sharply across income brackets.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $9,920 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $10,343 |
| Over $75,000 | $15,853 |
The numbers above are post-aid net prices, so they already account for grants and scholarships.
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published cost of attendance — the figure closest to what a typical aid-receiving student actually pays.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $13,696 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $10,599 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use CCV’s official net price calculator: admissions.ccv.edu/register/ccvnpc.
The middle student in the debt distribution at CCV owes $5,702 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $5,702 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $10,491 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $111.22/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
The numbers below show the full range, not just the middle of the distribution. The figures below chart the debt distribution at CCV.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,000 |
| 25th percentile | $2,000 |
| 75th percentile | $9,700 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $16,000 |
How much a student borrows depends heavily on family income, first-gen status, and dependency.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,500 |
| Middle income | $5,433 |
| High income | $5,500 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,000 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,405 |
| Independent students | $6,646 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. CCV.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. Below is the annual Stafford program activity at CCV:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 12859 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $122,854,531 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 33 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $136,540 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $4,138 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 6 |
| Total DoD amount | $10,275 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $1,713 |
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