Serving our community is at the heart of all we do. During these challenging times, we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting Vermont students and their families. Click here for VSAC program updates.
Financial Aid Professionals
Information about VSAC financial aid for school financial aid professionals
As Vermont’s nonprofit higher education agency, VSAC provides fixed-rate Vermont Advantage student and parent loans to finance education for students coming to Vermont for college—and for Vermont residents attending colleges in the U.S. and abroad.
- See our fixed, low-interest rates and loan information:
- Compare VSAC Loans:
- Download applications and disclosures:
- Download school certification forms:
*Credit Agreements are legally binding loan agreements.
Vermont residents can apply for grant money through VSAC’s grant programs. The programs offer 3 grant options for full-time, part-time, and non-degree students.
- Learn more about Vermont state grants >
- Get answers to frequently asked questions about grant processing >
- Access the online grant application >
- Download the grant refund policy (PDF)
NEW! Vermont schools can now nominate students for a Vermont Micro Grant — to help those at risk of discontinuing their education due to small, unexpected expenses incurred during the school year. The eligibility criteria for the micro grant is provided on the nomination form.
- Download the Vermont Micro Grant Nomination Form for Vermont schools (PDF)
Vermont residents can apply for any of the many scholarships administered by VSAC using the Unified Scholarship Application (USA). Scholarship information is contained within an easy-to-read booklet.
- Review the VSAC scholarship booklet:
- Access the Unified Scholarship Application (USA):
- FAO Scholarships on the Web
- VSAC Scholarship Disbursement Eligibility (PDF)
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- Already registered?
Find VSAC brochures, workshops, and videos plus a host of other helpful resources for your students.
- Order bulk publications >
- Access other resources >
- Financial fitness tools:
- Help students understand their future monthly loan payments with The College Board’s Student Loan Calculator. Visit The Department of Education website and search for “student loan calculator.”
- Help students understand the importance of credit scores. Visit www.myfico.com
- Help students learn more about money and credit as well as privacy, identity, and online security. Visit www.consumer.ftc.gov.
Contact our School Services team. We're here to help!
Phone
Toll-free 888-307-8722
In the Burlington, VT area 654-3761
E-mail
schoolservices@vsac.org
Fax
802-654-3765
Hours of Operation
VSAC's School Services team is available:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)