We Make Applying Easy
Applying to college can be overwhelming, but we make it easy. There’s no cost to apply to Champlain College and we are a test-optional institution.
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At Champlain College, we want to know you as a whole person, not just a transcript or list of achievements. Choose your applicant type and find all you need to know about how to apply.
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We’ll Help You Every Step of the WayYour support network starts with your Champlain Admissions Counselor as the first of many people in your corner.
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Apply Early DecisionThere are significant advantages to applying Early Decision—including an increased chance of getting admitted and receiving your admission decision months ahead of Regular Decision applicants.
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Advanced Placement Test CreditChamplain accepts credit from the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests. Submit your verified score reports from the College Board for evaluation and get ahead!
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Value & Quality
When you choose Champlain, we will do everything possible to make your Champlain education financially accessible.
We understand that a college education is a big investment. We partner with you to create a financial plan that will work for you and your family.
Count-On-It Financial Aid Guarantee
Simple. Straightforward. Guaranteed.
At Champlain, our Count-On-It Financial Aid Guarantee ensures any Champlain scholarships you receive your first year will never decline.
Types of Aid
When it comes to types of aid, you’ve got options. From need-based grants to merit-based scholarships, our Office of Financial Aid will do everything we can to make it affordable for you and your family.
Applying for Aid
To provide our incoming class with a prompt preliminary estimate of Federal Financial Aid, Champlain College is using the CSS Profile Lite application for Fall 2025 applicants. When the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available, incoming students will need to fill out the FAFSA for an official financial aid award. There are no other aid or scholarship applications required by Champlain College in order to receive a financial aid award, including need-based awards and merit scholarships.
Champlain’s FAFSA school code: 003684
Champlain’s CSS Profile Code: 3291
Just the Facts
Champlain College named to Money’s 2023 Best Colleges in America list recognizing schools that successfully combine quality and affordability.
of full-time undergraduate students receive scholarship funds that do not need to be repaid.
Awarded to Champlain students each year through Champlain scholarships.
See for yourself!
The best way to see yourself at Champlain is to be at Champlain. We invite you to visit our beautiful hilltop campus in Burlington, Vermont, by attending any of our year-round events.
We often hear students and families say they knew from the moment that they stepped foot on campus that Champlain was it—they were #ChampBound.
Admission Events
November 9 @ 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
We pride ourselves on being “Different by Design,” but don’t just take our word for it. Experience it for yourself at Fall Open House. Your future college-self will thank you for it.
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Why Champlain?
Some people talk about finding yourself. We believe you BUILD yourself. And building a strong foundation over the next four years is exactly what you'll do here at Champlain College.
How to Apply
Being Champlain Ready means being ready for work, ready for life, ready to make a difference. Here's how to start your journey with us.
Financial Aid
A college education is one of the biggest investments of your life. We ensure it's also one of the best.
Meet the Team
Begin your educational journey at Champlain College. Our dedicated team of admissions counselors, student ambassadors, and financial aid staff are here to assist you every step of the way.
Admission Counselor Travel Schedule
We're back on the road for high school visits and college fairs!
Visits & Tours
There are lots of ways to experience Champlain College. From Open House events to daily visits, you choose how you get to know us.
Admitted Students
Now that you’ve received official notification of your acceptance, it’s time to get down to business! Let's get ready!
Parents & Families
Your role in your student’s life is evolving, but it’s just as important as ever. You remain one of your child's biggest influencers as you both enter this new part of life.
School Counselors
We value our relationship with our school counselor partners. We're here to help you assist your students.
Pre-College Summer Programs
High school students! Spend two weeks on our gorgeous college campus diving into an exciting, relevant field of study that might just help you define where you’re headed.
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