VSAC will be closed Tuesday, November 10 for a staff meeting and Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on Thursday, November 12.
Blog Archive: Education Professional
National First-Generation College Celebration Day is November 8. Meet five Vermont students who are the first in their families to pursue college and hear more about the dreams that motivate them and the persistence that carries them forward.
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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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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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A founding member of VSAC GEAR UP Leads and a QuestBridge Junior College Prep Scholar, Nettie Morse has been recognized for building opportunity for her peers. Now she's preparing her own college applications, with the goal of working with children.
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This week we spotlight Vermont students who are working with VSAC’s GEAR UP to grow, lead, and prepare for what's next. From leadership workshops to college fairs to career goals, these five students are just a few of the thousands turning opportunities into achievements.
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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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Soren Stelma-Leonard has always felt most at home in the woods of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Hunting with his dad and helping with maple sugaring sparked his goal of becoming a game warden—and early acceptance to UVM, backed by financial aid and scholarships, put that goal within reach.
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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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What began as a middle school class grew into a passion for language and human connection. As a first-generation student, Lily navigated the college search and financial aid process with determination, finding a path to a career where she will help others communicate and be understood.
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