News Releases
2015

15
Dec

LAKE MONSTERS AND VERMONT HIGHER EDUCATION INVESTMENT PLAN ANNOUNCE CHAMP’S KIDS CLUB PARTNERSHIP

BURLINGTON, VT — The Vermont Lake Monsters are proud to announce a new partnership with the Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan (VHEIP), administered by VSAC, introducing VHEIP as the new title sponsor for CHAMP’s Kids Club.

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08
Dec

VSAC to Offer Financial Aid Forms Workshops at Local High Schools

Students and families can learn more about college financial aid process, fill out FAFSA

WINOOSKI (December 8, 2015) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will offer free workshops to help families fill out financial aid forms at local high schools in January.

These informal workshops offer guidance on filling out the F...

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02
Nov

Vermont college-going trends have both bright spots and concerns

New VSAC research looks at high school grads two years out

WINOOSKI (November 2, 2015) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is out today with the second in a series of profiles following Vermont’s high school class of 2012 and its findings show Vermont mirrors many national trends with some...

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20
Oct

Vermonters to attend White House ‘Reach Higher’ summit

VSAC President Scott Giles & Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe to consult on FAFSA completion

WINOOSKI (Oct. 20, 2015) – Scott Giles, president and CEO of Vermont Student Assistance Corp., and Agency of Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe are among national education experts invited to White House’s “Reach Higher” summit...

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14
Sep

VSAC offers ‘Paying for College’ workshops at local high schools

Tips and resources for students and families to make education more affordable

WINOOSKI (Sept. 10, 2015) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will offer free workshops at local high schools to help families plan how to pay for college and training after high school.

The presentations, which normally run 90 mi...

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20
Aug

VISTA member joins VSAC for college success initiatives

Partnership with Vermont State Colleges will provide mentoring, persistence strategies

WINOOSKI (August 20, 2015) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. welcomes a new AmeriCorps VISTA member for a year-long partnership with Vermont State Colleges that will bring mentoring and personalized guidance for low-income and fi...

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