Financing Your Education

Military Personnel

Champlain College is a DANTES affiliate and is listed in the 2003 DANTES External Degree Catalog in print or online. Military personnel wishing to be reimbursed via DANTES must submit DANTES form 1562/31 with their registration.

Assistance for Veterans

Champlain College is approved by the Vermont State Board of Education for veterans’ training. Eligible veterans should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to registering for classes.

Veterans’ Contact Information

David Gerns, Financial Aid Counselor for Veterans: phone: (802) 865-5778; toll-free: (800) 570-5858; e-mail dgerns@champlain.edu; direct line to the Veterans Administration: (888) 442-4551

Part-Time Students

Many graduate students receive financial aid and are eligible for student loans. Champlain’s director of Financial Aid offers these tips for graduate students who are interested in financial assistance:

You must be accepted for admission in a master’s program and enrolled in at least six credits in either the Fall semester (comprised of the Fall 1 and Fall 2 terms) or the Spring semester (comprised of the Spring 1 and Spring 2 terms) in order to be eligible for federal student loans.
A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed online each academic year to determine aid eligibility.
Keep copies of your financial aid information for your files to reference.
Return any additional information and forms requested by the Financial Aid Office promptly. The Financial Aid office can be reached at 802-860-2730, Finaid@champlain.edu or PO Box 670, Burlington, VT 05402-0670.

Installment Payment Plan

Because we want to make sure a Champlain College education is accessible to as many people as possible, we offer the option of paying tuition in installments through a secure Web-payment service for a $25 fee. If you choose this plan, you also have the choice of paying by electronic check, electronic savings or American Express, Discover or MasterCard credit cards. (VISA does not participate in this payment program.) There is a convenience fee of 2.75% charged when using a credit card but there is no convenience fee for electronic check or savings payments.

Employer Reimbursement

Employers must have a pre-approved reimbursement arrangement with Champlain College. The employer reimbursement plan is processed through a secure Web-payment service as a type of installment plan for a fee of $25. Students are required to pay a deposit equal to the amount that they will be responsible for per their employer’s reimbursement plan. If employer reimbursement is 100 percent, we require students to put down a minimum deposit of 20 percent at the time of registration. If, for example, an employer offers a 50 percent reimbursement, the student will be required to put 50 percent down upfront. The balance is due approximately 30 days from the end of the semester. Please contact the Advising & Registration Center for more details.

Employer billing

Provide a signed authorization from your supervisor giving us permission to bill your employer. Payment will be due within 30 days of billing. An employer billing form can be found online here.