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UpcomingEvents

Nov
06

FAFSA Filing Help

9:00am - 4:00pm Virtually via Zoom or In Person at VSAC in Winooski

Do you need help filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-27 school year?

We have counselors available to assist you in person or virtually.

FAFSA
Nov
06

Financial Aid Forms Workshop: Green Mountain Union High School

4:00pm - 5:30pm Green Mountain UHS

Join us for a free Financial Aid Forms workshop. At this drop-in help session, VSAC will assist you as you file your FAFSA and Vermont state grant application.

Financial Aid Forms Workshop
Nov
06

Financial Aid Forms Workshop: Mt. Abraham Union High School

5:00pm - 8:00pm Mt. Abraham UHS room 2034

2 Sessions: 5:00 and 6:30 PM

Join us for a free Financial Aid Forms workshop. At these informal workshops, we will assist you as you file your FAFSA and Vermont State Grant application.

Financial Aid Forms Workshop
Nov
06

Financial Aid Forms Workshop: Essex High School

6:00pm - 7:30pm Essex HS cafeteria

Join us for a free Financial Aid Forms workshop. At this informal workshop, we will assist you as you file your FAFSA and Vermont State Grant application.

Financial Aid Forms Workshop
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