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2014

01
May

VSAC Senior Survey Confirms Growing Gender & Geographic Gaps in Vermont

Fewer males opt for education after high school; Lamoille County reports biggest gap in postsecondary education ambitions

WINOOSKI (April 29, 2014) – Females are outpacing males in pursuing postsecondary education in Vermont and the state is seeing wide variations by county in who chooses to continue studies after high school.

These are two of the...

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18
Mar

529 College Savings Plans Save Money for Families at Tax Time

Enjoy tax benefits

WINOOSKI (March 18, 2014) – With tax season underway, most families are adding up deductions such as childcare expenses and charity donations to reap the largest refunds possible. According to the experts at the Vermont Higher...

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06
Feb

VSAC Takes the Gold for Worksite Wellness

Achievement follows last year’s bronze performance

WINOOSKI (February 6, 2014) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is being honored with a gold level award for its employee wellness program from the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports and Vermont Department of Health.

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03
Feb

Statement of Senator Bernie Sanders

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Every year, VSAC helps manage the cost of college for thousands of Vermonters by providing grants, loans, scholarships, and career and education planning. Its services are particularly important for students who are the first in...

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03
Feb

Leahy And Welch Spotlight The Value To Vermont And Its Students Of The Vermont Student Assistance Corp.

The appropriations bill will increase funding levels for TRiO and GEAR UP

Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy (D) and Vermont Congressman Peter Welch (D) on Monday visited the Winooski, Vt., headquarters of the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (VSAC) to highlight the nonprofit student lender for their efforts...

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15
Jan

VSAC CEO to Testify at Senate Hearing

Scott Giles to discuss Vermont GEAR UP and TRiO programs as part of Higher Education Act reauthorization

WINOOSKI (January 16, 2014) – Scott Giles, president and CEO of Vermont Student Assistance Corp., will testify before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.

Giles’ testimony is...

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