Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)

900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI

About
Chippewa Valley Technical College, located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was founded to provide service and education to residents in the counties of Eau Claire, Dunn Chippewa, Taylor, Clark, Jackson, Trempealeau, Buffalo, Pepin and Pierce. CVTC is a public two year institution and one of the twelve schools that comprise the Wisconsin Technical College System. The system was formed in 1911 through a law requiring that any district having more than 5000 residents establish a trade and vocational school. Through the enactment of this law Wisconsin became the first state to create a publically funded vocational training system.

Academics
Chippewa Valley Technical College is dedicated to providing students with the technical and vocational skills and experience necessary to enter the workforce and work in a field related to their chosen program of study. Typically these programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree which demonstrates that the student has earned a level of competency required to obtain work at the entry level. Programs mix hands on experience with more traditional classroom education, and by combining them allow students a practical means to implement and test newly learned techniques and applications, and thus developing the experience necessary for securing employment. Two year programs typically reflect community needs, and as a result graduates should find employment opportunities available to them upon completion.  

Some programs allow for the transfer of credit to the University of Wisconsin through agreements made regarding the curriculum of the program. Graduates of such programs may choose to continue their education at a University of Wisconsin campus and pursue a bachelor's degree. Students interested in such transfer opportunities should meet with a counselor to discuss programs and options.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Automotive Technician
• Dental Assistant
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Paralegal

Admissions and Financial Aid
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a two year open enrollment institution allowing any individuals that meet the minimum requirements for enrollment to be admitted upon submission of an application. Students are required to provide transcripts and complete the placement exam, as well as submit financial aid applications and participate in orientation before registration for classes begins. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss program options and develop a curriculum. Registration takes place prior to the start of each semester with tuition fees due shortly thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Financial aid is awarded based on need as determined by the school's financial aid office i through the use of a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which may be submitted through the FAFSA website. Students requiring assistance will have their FAFSA reviewed to identify how much and which type of aid the student is qualified to receive. Federal regulations require that random students be asked to provide additional information prior to the disbursement of funds, ensuring the accuracy of the submitted information on the FAFSA's. Financial aid must be must be applied for prior to the start of each academic year.