VSAC will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
News Releases
03
Feb
VSAC Launches Award Advisor™, a New Tool Helping Students Make Financial Aid Decisions
Decoding College Financial Aid Offers Just Got Easier
Winooski, Vermont—Award Advisor™ helps students and families navigate one of the most complex decisions in a student’s education journey: understanding and comparing college financial aid offers.
Developed by the Vermont Student...
08
Dec
Students and Families Receive Cost Savings and System Improvements through New VT529 Platform
VSAC’s new VT529 education savings plan manager, Vestwell, offers lower fees, more investment options, an enhanced gifting platform, and more
Winooski, Vermont—This coming year, the nearly 31,000 students and families who save for education and training through VT529 will collectively save an estimated $1.5 million in fees. VT529 is Vermont’s official college and...
05
Nov
Vermont Students Receive College & Career Support through $31 Million Federal GEAR UP Grant
VSAC to continue to provide critical college and career guidance to more than 2000 modest-income and first-generation students statewide
Winooski, Vermont—More than 2000 students annually will receive vital support to prepare for college and careers, thanks to a renewed $31 million federal GEAR UP grant awarded to the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)...
07
Oct
Vermont State University and VSAC Partner to Offer Free Tuition to More Vermont Students
Vermont Leaders create Freedom & Unity to expand access to associate and bachelor’s degrees
Winooski, Vermont—Now students from almost half of Vermont households can earn a two- or four-year college degree at Vermont State University—tuition-free.
Freedom & Unity, a new program managed by the Vermont Student Assistance...
23
Jun
CCV and VSAC Offer Free Tuition to More Vermonters
Vermont Leaders Expand 802Opportunity to 70% of Vermont Families
MONTPELIER, VT, June 20, 2025—The Legislature and Governor Scott expanded a program to provide more Vermonters with a debt-free college degree. Managed by the Vermont Student Assistance Corp (VSAC) in partnership with Community...
16
Apr
VSAC Awards 81 Scholarships Worth $1 Million
Full VSAC staff come together to review student applications
WINOOSKI, VT, April 16, 2025 – More than 200 Vermont students were selected to receive 81 VSAC-assisted scholarships, totaling approximately $1,000,000.
VSAC-assisted scholarships are administered by VSAC on behalf of donors...