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16 Sep

GEAR UP Program Helps Students Open Doors

Written by
Dilys Pierson

Every September, as families settle into their back-to-school routines, VSAC celebrates National GEAR UP Week, which promotes the wealth of resources and opportunities offered through this federally funded college and career guidance program. This year, National GEAR UP week falls on September 20–24…
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12 Sep

After a job curveball, this single mother heads back to school

Written by
Dilys Pierson

At 26, Nichelle Montanez had a job that she loved, working at a gas station in Westminster. She enjoyed her co-workers, loved the environment, and planned to stay and grow with the company. “I was going to work hard, become the manager, and be there for the rest of my working career,” she recalls…
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30 Aug

Thanks to good friends and VSAC, Tyler Eugair is college-bound

Written by
Dilys Pierson

Too often, “peer pressure” plays a negative role in teenagers’ lives. But for Tyler Eugair, who graduated this spring from Proctor High School, knowing that his best friend would be going to Castleton was what led him to decide to go to college too. “Did I always know I wanted to go to college? Not…
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#VSACShowsYouHow
24 Aug

Webinar series helps VT students & families explore & pay for education

Written by
Dilys Pierson

With the paths for college, training, careers, and jobs changing, the need for reliable, up-to-date information is more critical than ever. VSAC’s interactive webinar series, VSAC Shows You How, is designed to help students and families get the guidance they need to explore education opportunities…
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03 Aug

Victor Hinojosa seizes chances to overcome tragic family history

Written by
Dilys Pierson

Twenty-one-year-old Victor Hinojosa will graduate this winter from Norwich University on a full military scholarship. He’s an Eagle Scout, attended Boys’ State in high school, and secured a coveted internship in the Governor’s office his freshman year of college. He’s now working full time as an…
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20 Jul

Adrianne Hutchin wants to support her community as a family law attorney

Written by
Dilys Pierson

Adrianne Hutchin wants to support her community as a family law attorney “Success is helping other people. If I can go to bed and know that I made a difference in a person's life that day, then I’ve succeeded.” It’s hard to speak with Adrianne Hutchin and not leave inspired. The fifth-generation…
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29 Jun

Allie Root refused to let a pandemic sidetrack her college plans

Written by
Dilys Pierson

While COVID definitely changed the day-to-day experience for all Vermont students — from preschoolers to postgrads — the pandemic had another layer of impact for high school juniors and seniors who were applying to colleges over the last 15 months. Students weren’t able to visit campuses in person…
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