Planning for college or training next year? Apply for the Vermont Grant and explore VSAC’s free scholarship booklet to help you cover costs.
Whether your child is a senior in high school or still has a long way to go before heading off to college or career training, careful planning is critical to success in higher education.
We can help guide you and your child throughout the journey toward college or career training. And, we can help you make smart financial decisions all along the way! Check out the links below to get started.
Wondering what comes next for your student after high school?
Check out College & Career Pathways: Whether your student is college-bound, training-bound or not sure, this info is for you. FREE College & Career Pathways workshops and resources on a range of college and career planning topics and virtual info sessions of VT colleges and short-term training programs.
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How do families pay for college or training? VSAC can help you plan.
Learn about grants, scholarships, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Workforce Development Programs
Find out about funding for training in critical job fields. VSAC, in partnership with other VT agencies, offers grants and interest-free forgivable loans that help eligible students afford the degree or training they need to pursue the career they want.
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It's never too late to start saving for college.
Open a Vermont 529 account with just $25—and get a VT income tax credit on annual contributions.
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Resources (PDFs, Spreadsheets, Infographics)
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FAFSA Filing Guide | download |
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FAFSA on the Web Worksheet | ||
Financial Aid Forms Workshop Summary | download |
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Guide to Financial Aid | ||
Junior Year Month-by-Month Planning Checklist | download |
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My Education Loans | ||
Senior Year Month-by-Month Planning Checklist | download |
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VSAC Financial Aid & Managing College Costs Presentation | download |
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VSAC Scholarship Booklet | download |
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Career Interest Checklist | download |