Institutional Aid Survey

Returning Students

All survey fields are required unless marked otherwise, so be sure you've entered something into each box on the form or your survey will not submit. Please provide a few sentences for each of the following prompts and pay close attention to grammar and punctuation. The prompts are accompanied by things you might consider. These are guides/examples and are not required to be included in your response. We recommend that you read through the full survey before beginning. Thank you.

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First Name*:

Last Name*:

Class Year*:

Major/Program*:

Hometown City*:

Hometown State/Province*:

If you had the chance to speak directly to the donor(s) who made your education possible, what would you say? *

Considerations:

What does their support mean to you?
How does the financial aid you receive make a difference in your life or your ability to attend college?

Share your story with us. We'd love to learn about your family life, what it was like growing up, and any other details you'd like to share. *

Considerations:

Community service, volunteer, and work experience
Motivations, inspirations, and aspirations
A challenging obstacle (academic or personal) you have to overcome or have overcome
Something someone might be surprised to know about you

Why did you choose Champlain College and your major? *

Considerations:

What are you most excited about as you begin this journey at Champlain?
What are you most nervous about?

What personal goals have you set for yourself this year at Champlain? How do you think Champlain will help you to achieve these goals? *

Considerations:

Are there things that being at Champlain will allow you to accomplish that you couldn't do before?
What does your ideal first year look like?

As a returning student, can you share any stories about your academic or extracurricular experiences that might be interesting or that were particularly impactful? *

Considerations:

A project you are proud of
Internship or work experience
Study Abroad experience
A favorite faculty/staff member
People you have met that you wouldn't have otherwise
Involvement in a club or extracurricular activity

What has been a high point during your time at Champlain so far? *

Considerations:

A favorite class or project
A new passion you discovered or re-discovered

Optional: Submit a video message to the donor(s) who supports your scholarship - email the video to advancement@champlain.edu