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Welcome to the journey toward higher education!
Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, careful planning and steady work will help you get to the college or career training program you choose. We can help guide you (and your parents) throughout this important journey—and help you make smart financial decisions all along the way. Check out the links below to get started.
FAFSA first. FAFSA Now. Money for college starts here.
All about why you need to do the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Students: Watch our College & Career Pathways 2020 videos!
Wondering what comes next and how to get there? Let VSAC be your guide. Our FREE College & Career Pathways 2020 offers workshops on searching for colleges or short-term training programs, applying to and paying for college or training, and more. Although two of our events this year had to be cancelled, online workshops will be coming soon.
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Vermont grants = Free $$ for college or training
Don't miss out on VT's gift aid for college or other training after high school.
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HS juniors, wondering how to pay for college or training after high school?
Attend a free Financial Aid & Managing College Costs presentation in the spring to learn about considering cost in your college search, types of financial aid and loans, and required applications.
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Resources (PDFs, Spreadsheets, Infographics)
Videos
Online Tools
The College Board
Tips and tools for taking the PSAT and SAT, searching for and applying to college, and more
Helpful Websites
AmeriCorps/Vista awards
A federal agency that helps millions of Americans improve the lives of their fellow citizens through service
BigFuture
Tips, tools, and resources for finding colleges, exploring careers, getting financial aid, and more
Cappex® website
A free profile to find matching scholarships
College Navigator
A search tool for colleges by major, location, cost, and more
CollegeNET® website
Searchable database of scholarships
Community High School of Vermont
Personalized learning plans and opportunities for Vermont students
eCampusTours.com
Virtual tours of college campuses
FAFSA4caster
A tool for estimating your eligibility for federal student aid
Fastweb® website
Searchable database of more than 1.5 million scholarships
Federal Trade Commission website
Information about money,credit, and scholarship scams to look out for
Federal Work Study Program
Information about the federal work study program
Free Rice
A website that allows you to take practice tests while donating food to people in need around the world
GoToCollegeVT.org
A Community College of Vermont (CCV) website to help high school students start college for free at CCV
Net Price Calculator Center
A search tool for finding colleges' net price calculators
Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
Programs for learners of all ages, including a GED Program, high school completion program, and programs for academic and workforce skill
Number2.com
Online practice tests, lessons, and more for the ACT and the GRE
Official ACT® Website
The official ACT website with the latest information on test dates, test prep, test scores, and more
Official SAT® Practice
The official SAT practice website with practice tests, video lessons, hints, feedback, and more
Student Aid — Federal Loans
Everything you need to access federal student loans
Student Reviews website
Student's own reviews of colleges
StudentAid.gov
Everything you need to get federal financial aid
The American Gap Association website
A nonprofit organization that helps students and educators access and plan for high quality Gap Year programs
The Common Application
A college application students can use to apply to nearly 700 member colleges and universities
The Vermont Adult Technical Education Association website
Vermont technical education programs offered across the state
The Vermont State Colleges website
Vermont's system of public colleges, offering assistance to Vermont students
uniGO website
College match tool plus college reviews, scholarship information, and more
Vermont Department of Libraries
Resources, grants and scholarships, and much more
Vermont Dual Enrollment Voucher
A Vermont State Colleges website that offers Dual Enrollment information and downloadable vouchers
