Tuition and Financial Aid for Adult Learners in
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Courses

CTE Course Costs
Adult Tuition,1/2 Day: $4,979
Adult Tuition, Full Day: $9,958
* Other program-related costs such as fees, supply lists, textbooks, uniforms, and certification examinations vary by program. Please call
CV-TEC’s Guidance Office at 561-0100 x240 for more details.

Adult Education Course Costs
Continuing Education course costs are based on course length.
Additional fees may apply based on applicable fees, supply lists, textbooks, uniforms, and certification examinations. Please refer to individual course descriptions for more information. Questions pertaining
to course costs can be addressed to the CV-TEC Guidance Office at
561-0100 x240 or by calling the CV-TEC Satellite Campus at 536-7343.

Health Career Programs

Expenses & Financial Aid
Adult students who are seeking enrollment or who are currently enrolled in CV-TEC have a variety of financial aid opportunities. Depending upon eligibility, students may qualify for one or more of the following financial aid options:

Financial Aid Source
  • PELL/NDSL Federal (LPN Only)
  • Training Grants OneWorkSource/DOL
  • Vocational Rehabilitation ACCES–VR
  • Training Grants/EPE/TANF CV-TEC, GED Program
  • Training Grants JCEO
  • Training Grants Veteran’s Administration
  • George Stevens Scholarship Memorial Fund– PAI
  • Fujitsu Scholarship Fujitsu, Inc.

Student Loans - Financial Aid Source
Guaranteed Student Loans - Federal (LPN Only)
Sallie Mae Loan - Sallie Mae/CV-TEC

Adults in CV-TEC Daytime Programs:
Students are responsible for all payments based on the "Adult Student Tuition and Fees Payment Agreement". Acceptance into some programs may incur a non-refundable deposit. This deposit is credited against the outstanding balance if a student enrolls.

Refund Policy:
Refunds are based upon yearly tuition regardless of chosen payment plan.
Refunds will not be made for any fees other than tuition.
Discontinuation by a funding agency must be in writing.
Refunds will be issued within 60 days of written notification.

CV-TEC Refunds will be calculated based on the following schedule:
Withdrawal prior to or on the first day of class: 100%
Withdrawal through the first 10% of instructional days 90%
Withdrawal between 10% - 25% of instructional days 50%
Withdrawal between 25% - 50% of instructional days 25%
Withdrawal after 50% of instructional days 0%

*NOTE: For students entering a program part way through the school year, the refund is based upon the percentage of instructional days from the date of entry until the withdrawal date against the number of school days from the date of entry through the end of the school year.

Adult Students Receiving Title IV Funding:
Adult students receiving Title IV Federal Funding will be obligated to comply with all applicable federal policies.

Short Term Adult and Community Education Programs
Full tuition is payable at the time of registration. A full refund will be made if classes are cancelled or closed out. No refund will be made after the first class. Refunds will be issued within 60 days of notification.

Business and Industry Training Programs
After a Business and Industry Training contract is signed the following policies will apply:
Cancellation by the business partner before the program actually begins will incur a 10% administrative charge for set up and curriculum development. After the program begins all contractual charges must be paid in full regardless of student attendance.

Tuition Cost of Evening Adult Career and Home Repair Courses

Airbrushing I $299 (Plus $200, Supplies)
Assembling Industry: Manufacturing & Education (AIME) $1,650
Basic Automotive Maintenance $149
Basic Home Energy Conservation $89
Blueprint Reading $89
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) $3,900
Defensive Driving Workshop $59
How to Install Door/Window/Closet Molding and Trim $89
How to Repair Wall/Ceiling Sheetrock Damage $89
Introduction to Composite Repair $299
Introduction to Computers , Level I $479
Introduction to Machining $299
Introduction to Residential Energy Efficiency $1,500
MRRC 200A ATV/Motorcycle Repair & Reconditioning $299
NYS Examination Preparation Course $120
Oil Burner Servicing I & II $479
Pre-Assignment Training for Security Guards $79
Residential Electricity I $479
Restaurant Basics For The Home Cook (Part I) $299 ( plus $25 lab fee)
Restaurant Basics For The Home Cook (Part II) $479 (plus $50 lab fee)
Welding (Levels I-III) $479
Welding for National AWS D1.1 Certification $1,999 (includes lab fees)
Your House as a System $199

For more information, contact:
Mr. Chris Chaffin, Financial Aid Advisor
Champlain Valley Educational Services
P.O. Box 455
Plattsburgh, New York 12901
(518) 561-0100 (Ext. 245)