Navigating the postsecondary education landscape can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to ask questions like: what should I study, what kind of program should I enroll in, what type of credential should I earn and how do I know it’s going to get me the job I want? The answers to these questions will…
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Blog Archive: Adult Student
Think back to middle school. Maybe you hadn’t thought much about life after high school, or hadn’t spent much time beyond your home community. What if someone encouraged you to think bigger, to step out of your comfort zone and into your curiosities?
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Education is an investment, and enrolling in college or training can feel like a risk. But when you take cost out of the equation, new doors open. Learn about five programs available right now that make it possible to pursue a host of careers, tuition free, at any age or stage of life.
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After a decade of building skills and weighing costs, a Fair Haven Select Board member is going back to school tuition free.
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After nearly twenty years working as an LNA, Stacy decided it was time for a change. Now a nursing student at Vermont State, she’s won a prestigious DAISY Award and is on track to complete her associate degree this spring—with plans to become a Registered Nurse, close to home.
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When a slowdown pushed him to look for his next opportunity, Parker set his sights on a Class A CDL. He completed his training at Stafford Technical Center and landed a job at Lamell Lumber in Essex within 45 minutes of walking in the door—proof, as his VSAC counselor put it, that "life often shows us possibilities if we're willing to pay attention."
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Conversation and believing that every person deserves a path that works for them are at the heart of planning for the future. As you connect with others during summer break, keep in mind that (fortunately!) Vermont offers great options to help bring every student’s goals to life.
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Are you wondering, "Do my student loans cover housing?" In addition to paying for tuition and fees, student loans can be used to pay for college living expenses ... and more. Along with school meals, groceries, rent, housing supplies, and utilities, you can also use your student loans to buy books…
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At 27, Sophia lives a life defined by caring for others. A nurse manager, National Guard veteran, and lifelong wildlife rehabilitator, she balanced full-time work, military service, and community commitments as she earned her nursing degree, debt-free.
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Jess has turned her passion for rural life, maternal health, and community advocacy into motivation for closing justice gaps in underserved communities.
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