VSAC will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
News Releases
31
Aug
2026
Vermont Leaders Raise Freedom & Unity Income Eligibility to $85,000, Expanding Free Tuition to More Students
VSAC and Vermont State offer associate and bachelor's degrees to more families under the higher eligibility threshold
Winooski, Vermont—Now more Vermont students can earn a two- or four-year college degree at Vermont State University (Vermont State)—tuition-free.
Freedom & Unity, a program managed by the Vermont Student Assistance Corp (VSAC) in...
10
Mar
2026
College & Career Pathways Event on March 14 Helps Students and Families Plan Their Next Steps
"Every person in the room wants to see you succeed.”
Winooski, VT—Students and families from across Vermont are invited to the Davis Center at the University of Vermont (UVM) for College & Career Pathways on Saturday, March 14th. Organized by VSAC, College & Career Pathways is a...
03
Feb
2026
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
2025
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
2025
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
2025
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—Freedom & Unity, a new program managed by the Vermont Student Assistance Corp (VSAC) in partnership with Vermont State University, provides free tuition to Vermonters with a household income of $85,000 or less...