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: Student Aid Options
Nikki embraces hard work. From her early days as a caregiver to her current role in orthopedics, she’s steadily building her skills, fueled by a passion for science and patient care. Now, she’s setting her sights on what’s next.
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Liah’s love for her hometown of Canaan, Vermont, is matched only by her motivation to succeed. With help from mentors, local opportunities, and a Saint Michael’s College Book Award, she’s heading to school to study business—while helping balance the unique challenge of having all four of her siblings attend college at the same time.
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At VSAC’s Day at the State House, we celebrated 60 years of investing in education—and in Vermont’s future. Students took the podium to share their personal journeys, offering powerful reminders of what’s possible when opportunity meets determination.
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Aubrianna is wrapping up high school with a clear plan: enlist in the Air National Guard and study aerospace engineering at Clarkson. She already has a background in community service, mental health, Junior ROTC, and aviation.
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Giving—and receiving—guidance shaped Maura Thompson’s path through high school. As a first-generation college student with a dream to work in medicine, she’s building a future rooted in the power of connection.
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Ashley describes her education journey as a bit of a smorgasbord. Now the Executive Director of the Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity, she pursued multiple opportunities and certifications that boosted her employability and career—while accumulating less than $5,000 in student debt.
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St. Johnsbury Academy student Lily Call wants to be part of the solution for the state's healthcare workforce. “I want to stay in my local community both for school and after because I want to make an impact on a small town."
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High school students who are pondering their next steps for college, training, or career—and the family and guardians who support them—are invited to attend VSAC’s free College & Career Pathways event, Saturday, March 14, at the University of Vermont.
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Lee, a senior at Lake Region Union High School, is charting his path to a career in psychiatric nursing. With resilience and support from his family, Lee is determined to show that transgender students can succeed in challenging STEM careers.
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