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News Releases
25
Oct
Vt. congressional delegation announces $2.4 million grant for VSAC
Federal education grant will serve over 1,500 adults to promote workforce development
WINOOSKI (October 25, 2016) – The Vermont congressional delegation today announced that the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will receive $2.4 million over five years in a federal Educational Opportunity Center grant to promote...
05
Oct
Fafsa facts and tips
File the Fafsa even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for federal aid
Most financial aid is first come, first served. Don’t miss out on available money because you wait too long! File the Fafsa even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for federal aid. It’s used by most schools in determining...
03
Oct
Fall for Fafsa: Vermont’s October challenge
Fast, easier filing means more financial aid for Vermonters
ESSEX (October 3, 2016) – Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) kicked off Vermont’s October campaign to file the Fafsa, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the Center for Technology in Essex, highlighting important changes...
18
Sep
Vt. congressional delegation announces $2.8 million Talent Search grant for VSAC
Federal education grant will serve over 1,000 students at 40 Vermont schools
BURLINGTON (September 19, 2016) – The Vermont congressional delegation today announced that Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will receive $2.8 million over six years to encourage more Vermont students to pursue higher education.
In...
08
Sep
Learn about new changes to financial aid at VSAC’s ‘Paying for College’ workshop
Learn about new FAFSA changes to maximize financial aid awards
WINOOSKI (September 8, 2016) – Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA, are here. Find out what it means for your financial aid plans at a Paying for College workshop, hosted by Vermont Student...
05
Aug
VSAC’s new education loan guide ‘required reading’ before borrowing for college
Learn how to navigate loan choices and repayment options to minimize debt
WINOOSKI (August 5, 2016) – Nearly seven out of 10 Vermont students will take some loans to finance their education expenses and knowing how to compare loans and costs is essential to making college more affordable.
To help...