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: Preparing for College Costs
Investing in yourself, building confidence, living your passion: Vermont students share what learning means to them.
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Back-to-school can mean anything from drop-off at daycare, a first big yellow bus ride, a shiny new set of tools, or move-in day in a dorm. 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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While the process was unfamiliar, Amon Chumba learned that good grades will get you far in any country.
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The 802Opportunity program allows any Vermonter with an annual household income of $75,000 or less, who does not have a bachelor’s degree, to attend the Community College of Vermont (CCV) cost-free.
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Lizzie Vaughan grew up on a dairy farm in South Ryegate, and her involvement in 4-H and the ag program at Riverbend Technical Center helped her fall in love with farming. Now, she’s going on to college to find her career path.
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Looking to learn how to choose a student loan? VSAC’s guidance can help you minimize the cost of higher education.
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Emily Qiu, a senior at Oxbow High School, is a standout student. She’s in the top five of her graduating class, she’s taken many honors classes and college-level dual enrollment courses, and she’s been inducted into both the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society. But Emily…
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National 529 Day is May 29 (5-29, get it?), highlighting the advantages of 529 savings plans in helping families prepare for education after high school. In the Green Mountain State, we have a plan—called VT529—with added tax benefits to help your savings for college or training grow further. What…
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Between sports, theater productions, concerts, presentations and holding down a part time job—senior year is stressful. Add graduation and saying goodbye to friends, and it can feel like a lot. Maybe too much. This year may feel even more overwhelming than usual. Delays caused by federal financial…
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