Financial Aid for Transfer Students
All transfer applicants admitted to a Champlain degree program automatically receive a $10,000 annual scholarship and are eligible for other merit-based scholarships.
Our Count-on-it Financial Aid Guarantee
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Simple. Straightforward. Guaranteed.
Transfer students are eligible for college scholarships (which do not have to be repaid) based on merit, need, and other characteristics. You can count on your Champlain scholarships to be consistent from year to year and renewed annually as long as you are enrolled full-time.
That’s our Count-On-It Financial Aid Guarantee
Some scholarships for which transfer students may be eligible include:
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Transfer Scholarships
All incoming transfer students are considered for merit and/or need-based scholarships reserved exclusively for transfer students, up to $15,000.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Scholarships of $5,000 per year are available to members of Phi Theta Kappa who transfer to Champlain College.
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CCV Scholarships
This scholarship is available to students transferring from CCV to Champlain College.
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Single Parent Scholarship
This scholarship is available to Pell-eligible single parents who are undergraduate students, Vermont residents, and participants in the Champlain College Single Parents Program.
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New American Student Scholarship
This need-based scholarship is for Vermont refugee and asylee students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
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Member of Phi Theta Kappa?
Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society for two-year colleges.
As a member, you may be eligible for a $5,000 scholarship when you transfer to Champlain College.
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Recognized for Our Commitment to Transfer Students
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) named Champlain College to its 2024 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of our dynamic pathways created to support transfer students.
But First, the FAFSA
All admitted applicants, including transfer applicants, who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are considered for Champlain’s need-based scholarships, which are awarded to those with demonstrated financial need.
The information you provide is then used to determine your level of financial need and eligibility for aid.
To ensure that we receive your information, please use Champlain’s school code: 003684.
FAFSA Overview
Watch this video to learn how the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) gives you access to grants, loans, and work-study opportunities that can help pay for your education.
More Inside Transfer Applicants
Vermont Transfer Guarantee
The Vermont Transfer Guarantee is a transfer partnership between the Community College of Vermont (CCV) and participating four-year colleges and universities.
Transferring Credits
No matter where you’re coming from, Champlain is here to help you get where you want to go.
Transfer Pathway with the Degree Design Lab
Have an associate degree? The Degree Design Lab's Transfer Pathway Program offers a seamless way to finish your bachelor's in just two years, no matter what you studied for your associate degree.
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
All transfer applicants admitted to a Champlain degree program automatically receive a $10,000 annual scholarship and are eligible for other merit-based scholarships.