Financial Aid, Scholarships & Educational Benefits
Military service members and veterans can obtain a wide array of financial aid as well as military benefits from Champlain College. Champlain offers many financial aid options, credit transfer for service members and fields of study relevant to members of the Armed Forces.
Our Military-Based Aid Options
Qualified Veterans, military service members, and dependents have several benefit options that may be available to you – the most common being the G.I. Bill®. Benefits are based on a variety of factors and are determined by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
All military applicants admitted into a Champlain degree program automatically receive an annual $10,000 scholarship and are considered for other merit-based scholarships.
Our Count-on-it Financial Aid Guarantee
Students are eligible to receive college scholarships (which do not need to be repaid) based on achievement, need, and other characteristics. You can count on your scholarships from Champlain being consistent from year to year, renewing annually for as long as you are enrolled full time.
That’s our Count-On-It Financial Aid Guarantee.
- GI Bill®
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Yellow Ribbon
Champlain College is committed to assisting military service members and veterans in achieving their educational goals. The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship provides a significant tuition waiver for veterans and their dependents above and beyond the funds provided through the GI Bill. The Yellow Ribbon scholarship covers the full cost of a Champlain College education for qualifying veterans and their dependents, minus contributions from the Veteran Affairs through the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
In addition to tuition assistance, Champlain provides eligible veterans with credit for their training and life experiences. We also offer programs that are relevant to members of the Armed Forces including computer forensics, criminal justice, communication and media and business. Our faculty and staff are ready and willing to help veterans succeed and are appreciative of the service and perspective these service members and veterans bring to the classroom.
In 2022, 20 students received $137,116 in Yellow Ribbon scholarship support.
- Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
- Tuition Assistance
- Champlain College Endowed Scholarships
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
The Yellow Ribbon program has turned an impossible scenario into something doable. It creates opportunities rather than dead ends. My wife and I are both able to pursue our education while maintaining our family, and after graduation we will go on to careers that allow us to help shape and educate the next generation.
But First, the FAFSA
To be considered for Federal Financial Aid, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a form used by most colleges and universities. The information you provide is then used to determine the extent of your financial need and aid eligibility based on institutional and/or federal guidelines. However, the FAFSA will not be available until December 2024.
Therefore, in order to provide our incoming class with a prompt preliminary estimate of Federal Financial Aid prior to the FAFSA release, Champlain College is using the CSS Profile Lite application for Fall 2025 applicants. To ensure we receive your information, use Champlain’s CSS Profile school code: 3291.
Applicants will also need to fill out the FAFSA when it becomes available to get an official Federal Aid package.
Don’t wait until you receive your admission decision before filing for financial aid.
Submit your FAFSA anytime after it is released, even if you have not completed your Champlain admissions application. To ensure we receive your information, use Champlain’s FAFSA school code: 003684.
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Financial Aid, Scholarships & Educational Benefits
Military service members and veterans can obtain a wide array of financial aid as well as military benefits from Champlain College. Champlain offers many financial aid options, credit transfer for service members and fields of study relevant to members of the Armed Forces.