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2017
Vermont’s 529 college savings plan tops $350 million in assets
Vermonters are giving the gift of education and earning tax credits too
WINOOSKI (November 29, 2017) – Investments in Vermont’s 529 college savings plan have reached another milestone, topping $350 million in assets, the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. announced today.
Vermont’s plan, the Vermont...
Governor Phil Scott leads launch of 70x2025vt
New initiative links education and training to Vermont’s future workforce and economic needs
SOUTH BURLINGTON (Oct. 24, 2017)—Governor Phil Scott today announced the launch of 70x2025vt, an education and economic development initiative aimed at having 70 percent of Vermonters hold a training or education credential by the...
Rep. Peter Welch, VSAC announce new initiative with Winooski HS
Mentoring seniors for the next step in their education future
WINOOSKI (Oct. 17, 2017)—Vermont Student Assistance Corp. and Rep. Peter Welch, (D-VT), today announced a new yearlong mentorship program with the Winooski High School senior class aimed at encouraging more seniors to continue...
VSAC scholarship season opens Nov. 1
More than 126 scholarships worth $5.7 million to be awarded
WINOOSKI (Oct. 12, 2017)—Vermont Student Assistance Corp.’s annual publication, Scholarships for Vermonters, is now available with information on more than 126 programs for eligible Vermonters looking to finance their education...
Governor Scott signs proclamation: October is FAFSA Filing Month
Sets a statewide goal of 65 percent completion to maximize financial aid
WINOOSKI (September 29, 2017) — Governor Phil Scott has declared October as FAFSA Filing Month in a proclamation signed Friday.
The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, unlocks the financial resources available to...
VSAC celebrates GEAR UP Week with music, science and more
Students’ accomplishments shine at school events
WINOOSKI (September 7, 2017)—Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is pulling out the stops for GEAR UP Week, Sept. 18-22, at 49 schools across Vermont.
Over 1,500 students will join in special activities and programs at their schools...