Military & Veteran Applicants
Champlain College welcomes those who have served our country in the military and their family members. We understand your unique needs and are here to help you succeed.
Honoring the Diversity and Experience Your Service Brings o Champlain
Whether you’re a military servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or dependent child, we’re here to support you throughout the entire process. Here are just a few ways we help you successfully transition from service member to student at Champlain College.
Champlain College has been named a Military Friendly School® and received a “Gold” ranking for 2023-2024 by VIQTORY for its commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for its military-connected students.
Why Champlain?
Training you received during your time in the Armed Forces can transfer to Champlain College credit. Transferring credit can accelerate your learning and lessen the amount of time it takes to get your undergraduate degree. Our Office of Military & Veteran Services will review your military transcripts for experience to determine transfer credit based on recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE). Be sure to designate that your official transcripts are to be sent to Champlain College.
Students admitted through Champlain College Online may transfer in up to 90 credits toward their bachelor’s degree, leaving only 30 credits to earn (10 upper division-level courses). Transfer credit may be granted in a variety of ways, including for courses or training you received while in the military.
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®. Champlain also accepts Military Tuition Assistance and VA “Top Up” tuition assistance for students wishing to use the Post 9/11 GI Bill® or Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill and MilTA together. Military tuition assistance should have final approval prior to the start of classes.
How to Apply as a Servicemember (Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserves)
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1. Contact Your Military Education Office
You must receive approval from your Education Services Officer (ESO) or education counselor prior to enrolling.
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2. Choose a Degree Program
To be eligible for military benefits, such as Tuition Assistance, you will need to select an academic program.
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3. Apply to Champlain
If you are applying to the Animation, Creative Media, Filmmaking, Game Art, Game Design, or Graphic Design & Visual Communication majors, please send us your portfolio. View the portfolio requirements and submission instructions.
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4. Submit School & Military Transcripts
School Transcripts: You will need to submit transcripts from any institution of higher education that you attended prior to Champlain College.
Military Transcripts: Learn how to get your Joint Services Transcripts or Air Force – CCAF Transcripts. -
5. Apply for Veterans Education Benefits (optional but recommended)
If you’d like to use veterans education benefits before you separate, you’ll need to complete the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Application, which allows you to determine your level of education benefits.
How to Apply as a Veteran
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1. Choose a Degree Program
To be eligible for veterans benefits, you will need to select an academic program.
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2. Complete the Veterans Online Application
Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website to apply for veterans education benefits. It can take four to six weeks for the VA to issue your Certificate of Eligibility.
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3. Apply to Champlain
If you are applying to the Animation, Creative Media, Filmmaking, Game Art, Game Design, or Graphic Design & Visual Communication majors, please send us your portfolio. View the portfolio requirements and submission instructions.
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4. Secure Your Veterans Benefits
If you’d like to use your veterans education benefits, you’ll need to complete the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Application, which allows you to determine your level of education benefits.
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5. Submit School & Military Transcripts
School Transcripts: You will need to submit transcripts from any institution of higher education that you attended prior to Champlain College.
Military Transcripts: Learn how to get your Joint Services Transcripts or Air Force – CCAF Transcripts.
How to Apply as a Spouse or Dependent
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1. Choose a Degree Program
To be eligible for veterans benefits, you will need to select an academic program.
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2. Apply to Champlain
If you are applying to the Animation, Creative Media, Filmmaking, Game Art, Game Design, or Graphic Design & Visual Communication majors, please send us your portfolio. View the portfolio requirements and submission instructions.
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3. Secure Your Veterans Benefits
If you’d like to use your veterans education benefits, you’ll need to complete the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Application, which allows you to determine your level of education benefits.
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4. Submit School Transcripts
School Transcripts: You will need to submit transcripts from any institution you attended prior to Champlain College.
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5. Apply for Veterans Education Benefits (optional but recommended)
If you’d like to use veterans education benefits before you separate, you’ll need to complete the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Application, which allows you to determine your level of education benefits.
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Contact UsPhone: (802) 865-5777
Fax: (802) 860-2775
Email: sco@champlain.eduPhysical:
251 South Willard Street
Perry Hall Room 226
Champlain College
Burlington, VT 05402-0670Mail:
Office of Veteran & Military Services
163 South Willard Street
PO Box 670
Champlain College
Burlington, VT 05402-0670
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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.