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.
If you’ve come up through the foster care system, 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.
Did you know there are Vermont scholarships for students experiencing foster-care?
Scholarships = more free $ for college or training
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Need training? Choose your path!
Find out about job training & certificate programs that match your needs..
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Focus on FAFSA. Money for college or training starts here.
HS seniors, learn about why you need to do the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the ways VSAC can help you fill it out.
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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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Resources (PDFs, Spreadsheets, Infographics)
| Name | Type | Download Resource |
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| FAFSA Filing Guide | ||
| Financial Aid Forms Workshop Summary | download |
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| Junior Year Month-by-Month Planning Checklist | download |
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| Senior Year Month-by-Month Planning Checklist | download |
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| 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 |
Videos
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.
My Next Move: Career Search by Industry
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options.
o*NET Interest Profiler
What would you enjoy doing at your dream job?
Helpful Websites
A Guide to Vocational Training & Nondegree Education
Vocational training programs offer students the opportunity to pursue a career in the skilled trades.
Appily website
A free profile to find matching scholarships.
Award Advisor™
A free tool to help you—and those guiding you—understand and compare financial aid offers.
Campus Tours
CampusTours offers an interactive map and virtual tour ensuring that these vital first impressions achieve a tone that reflects each inst
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.
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
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
Reach Up/PSE program
Part of the Reach Up family of programs, PSE can help you earn an undergraduate college degree so you can get a good paying job and suppo
StudentAid.gov
Everything you need to get federal financial aid
The Common Application
A college application students can use to apply to nearly 700 member colleges and universities
The New England Board of Higher Education
New England's source for educational services and opportunities.
The Vermont Adult Technical Education Association website
Vermont technical education programs offered across the state
Vermont Department of Libraries
Resources, grants and scholarships, and much more
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.