VSAC will be closed on Wednesday, April 15th, but will resume regular hours on Thursday, April 16th.
On Wednesday, April 15th, our dedicated staff will have the honor of reviewing hundreds of scholarship applications for over 80 different scholarship programs. Thank you for your patience as we do this important work.
As a servicemember or veteran, you have access to unique financial aid options that can help you get the education you’ll need to take the next step toward the career you want. We’re here to help you access those options—and to help support you in your journey to higher education. Check out the links below to get started.
Learn how financial aid works.
The basics on how to get $$ for college and career training.
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Scholarships for Vermont Military Servicemembers & their families.
VT scholarships for members of the military & their families.
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Thanks for your service! We've got you covered.
Federal student loan benefits for members of the armed forces.
> Download Loan Benefits PDF
Resources (PDFs, Spreadsheets, Infographics)
| Name | Type | Download Resource |
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| FAFSA Filing Guide | ||
| FAFSA Paper Form | ||
| VSAC Scholarship & Forgivable Loans Booklet | ||
| What Is Success? You Decide | download |
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| Career Fair Interview Questions | download |
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| Career Interest Checklist | download |
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| College Admissions Checklist | download |
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| College Admissions Toolkit | download |
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| College Financial Aid Checklist | download |
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| Federal Loans for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces | download |
Online Tools
Debt Wizard Calculator
Decide How Much You Can Borrow
Use this interactive calculator to determine the following:
Federal Student Aid Estimator
The Federal Student Aid Estimator provides an estimate of how much federal student aid the student may be eligible to receive.
Loan Repayment Estimator
Loan Simulator helps you estimate monthly student loan payments and choose a loan repayment option that best meets your needs and goals.
o*NET Interest Profiler
What would you enjoy doing at your dream job?
Helpful Websites
Financial Aid for Military Members or Veterans
Both the federal government and nonprofit organizations offer money for college to veterans, future military personnel, active-duty perso
FREE Veterans Crisis Line
Free, 24/7, confidential support is a click away.
G.I. Bill Education & Training Benefits
GI Bill benefits help you pay for school and cover expenses while you’re training for a job.
Military One Source
Military Community and Family Policy is directly responsible for establishing quality of life policies and programs that help our service
Today’s Military — Paying for College
College can be expensive.
Veteran Disability Discharge
If you are totally and permanently disabled, you may qualify for a discharge of your federal student loans and/or Teacher Education Assis
Appily website
A free profile to find matching scholarships.
Associates for Training & Development
Training and employment services to workers age 55+.
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education
Free literacy instruction for adults and out of school youth in Washington, Lamoille, and Orange Counties
Community High School of Vermont
The Community High School of Vermont (CHSVT) provides education to individuals served by the Vermont Department of Corrections.
Education Benefits for Military
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding
Equifax website
1 of 3 national credit bureaus
Experian website
1 of 3 national credit bureaus
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
HireAbility Vermont
HireAbility Vermont is an energized network of employment and job skills specialists, and counselors who are dedicated to breaking down t
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
Social Security website
Information about Social Security benefits, including disability
Student Aid — Federal Loans
Everything you need to access federal student loans
StudentAid.gov
Everything you need to get federal financial aid
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
A program to help students gain credit for existing knowledge and experience
The Common Application
A college application students can use to apply to nearly 700 member colleges and universities
The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
Help for Service members and Veterans to pursue educational goals and earn degrees or certifications
The Vermont Adult Technical Education Association website
Vermont technical education programs offered across the state
Transunion website
1 of 3 national credit bureaus
Vermont Department of Libraries
Resources, grants and scholarships, and much more
Veterans' Benefits for Education and Training
Education and other benefits for U.S. Veterans
Women’s College Coalition
The mission of the Women’s College Coalition is to transform the world through the education and success of women and girls.