VSAC transferred the servicing of your Federal Student loans to American Education Services and the guarantee of all VSAC Federal Student loans to the Trellis Company, an approved Federal Guaranty Agency, over the weekend of March 16th. CLICK HERE for more information.
News Releases
25
Jul
Student Loans—First Do No Harm!
Unfortunately, most of the solutions before us do not meet this test
The interest rate on federally subsidized student loans increased from 3.4 to 6.8 percent on July 1. Even before this increase took effect, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that the government earned a $50-billion...
02
May
VSAC Alum Looks Forward to Advocating for Other Students
Cody Paiva knows the value of sticking to an education plan
WINOOSKI — Cody Paiva knows the value of sticking to an education plan — even when the odds seem insurmountable. And thanks to a new assignment, he hopes to make it easier for future generations of learners to overcome the kinds...
10
Apr
VSAC Selects Scott Giles As New CEO
New CEO
WINOOSKI — Scott Giles, a vice president of Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) since joining the organization in 2003, has been chosen to succeed longtime President and CEO Don Vickers. Giles will take the reins on July...
10
Jan
Outgoing VSAC Chief to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Don Vickers receives the Eleanor M. McMahon Award
Don Vickers, who will retire in June after 25 years as the chief executive of Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), has been chosen to receive the Eleanor M. McMahon Award for Lifetime Achievement from the New England...
26
Nov
VSAC Begins Federal Loan Servicing Contract
VSAC has a long history of financing and servicing both federal and private education loans
WINOOSKI — Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) has joined other state-based nonprofits working under government contract to service federal education loans.
Servicing involves issuing loan bills, helping borrowers select...
10
Oct
Longtime VSAC Chief Plans Retirement
Don Vickers retires as chief executive
Don Vickers used the occasion of his 41st anniversary as an employee of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) to publicly announce his plans to retire as the organization’s chief executive on June 30, 2013.
Vickers...