Association of Vermont Independent Colleges

Association of Vermont Independent Colleges (AVIC) is a membership industry organization for independent Vermont higher education institutions.

AVIC services school administrators and leaders of 12 private institutions, whose cooperative endeavors benefit member institutions as well as students and their families.

AVIC is a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

In addition, the Center for Cartoon Studies, which is not regionally accredited, but is "approved to grant the Master of Fine Arts Degree and One- and Two-Year Certificates by the State of Vermont Agency of Education" is also a member.

[2] The organizational structure is a not-for-profit with a board, executive, and administrative staff.