Julia Gosselin always felt at home in the woods—but finding direction in life was a challenge. Supported by mentors and her love of nature, she pushed through personal and academic hurdles. Now, she’s building a future rooted in conservation, community connection, and care for the environment.
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Blog Archive: Applying for Financial Aid
OJ Daring moved from sunny Jamaica to snowy Vermont—and while the winters were cold, his passion for film burned bright. With support from VSAC’s GEAR UP program, he found the momentum to pursue film and finance at Champlain College.
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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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Hannah’s goal is to become the type of teacher she would have wanted. Prince built his own brand while earning his dietician’s license. Shavonna made her childhood dreams of the ocean come true with three research trips to Antarctica. And Jared credits his grandfather with teaching him everything he knows.
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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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With determination, support, and VSAC’s Talent Search, Norah Harwood earned full scholarships to pursue her college dream and a sports-related career.
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802Opportunity allows any Vermonter with an annual household income of $100,000 or less, who does not have a bachelor’s degree, attend the Community College of Vermont (CCV) cost-free.
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Longer days give you a chance to reflect on what you love about life, and what you want to change in the future. Education has always been a powerful tool for enhancing life choices and goals. If you see college education as a gateway to a new life, consider 802Opportunity. 802Opportunity is…
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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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