News Releases
2016

28
Nov

VSAC’s efficiency efforts earn EPA ENERGY STAR® certification for sixth straight year

Winooski headquarters ranks in top 10 percent across the U.S.

WINOOSKI (November 28, 2016) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification for the sixth year in a row, racking up its highest score yet for energy efficiency an...

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16
Nov

VSAC college scholarship booklet now available online, in high schools

168 programs worth over $5 million for eligible Vermonters for academic year 2017-2018

WINOOSKI (November 16, 2016) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. has released its annual booklet, Scholarships for Vermonters, the ultimate guide to learn more about available scholarships and how to apply for them.

VSAC administe...

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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 ed...

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05
Oct

Fafsa facts and tips

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 instituti...

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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...

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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.

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