When Dallas Kelly received a Book Award scholarship to St. Michael’s College, the standout student faced a tough decision: follow her dream to a big-city school or make the more affordable choice. As her journey unfolded, she discovered that choosing affordability didn’t have to mean giving up on her dreams.
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Blog Archive: An Employer
Back-to-school can mean anything from daycare drop-off and the first big yellow bus ride to a shiny new set of tools or dorm move-in day. As students of all ages head to school this September, National College Savings Month reminds families about the importance of focusing on future education, too…
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From a refugee camp in Burundi to the college classroom, Pascaline’s journey is one of resilience, community, and an unshakable belief in the power of education.
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When it’s time to pay for college or training, many students and families start looking at national lenders. Big names and big banks may dominate search results, but if you’re a student or parent, the best loan option for students may actually be right here at home. Why local matters when choosing a…
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Grateful for his family and the opportunities high school has brought him, Joseph Gallant now looks ahead to his next “casting call”: college, nursing school, and a future dedicated to caring for others.
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Hailey Bartlett vividly recalls the day her boss came up to her at the Bristol dairy farm where she worked and asked if she wanted to help with a “DA.” “I didn’t even know what that meant. But I said, ‘sure.’” A “DA” is a displaced abomasum, which is the fourth stomach compartment in a cow. This cow…
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Discover 9 simple ways to save for education without disrupting your lifestyle. Learn how small habits can grow your VT529 college savings plan faster.
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According to modern historical records, 7,269 recorded individuals have summited Mount Everest, from Edmund Hillary’s history-making climb in 1953 through the end of 2024. Not only is Ang Dawa Sherpa one of those people, but he’s stood at the top 10 times. Ang, who is originally from Nepal and now…
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Clara Carroll grew up in South Starksboro and now lives just three miles down the road in Lincoln. Hidden within that short distance is a stretch of time spent out west, when she studied political science at Colorado College. To get out of the “college bubble” and connect more deeply with her…
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“Going back to school for counseling was a big decision for us,” says Emily Aiken of Fairfax. “My husband owns a landscaping and excavation company, where he’s been successful without a college degree. And while he can buy a piece of equipment and make money on it immediately, it’s a lot less…
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