News Releases
2017

29
Nov

Vermont’s 529 college savings plan tops $350 million in assets

Vermonters are giving the gift of education and earning tax credits too

WINOOSKI (November 29, 2017) – Investments in Vermont’s 529 college savings plan have reached another milestone, topping $350 million in assets, the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. announced today.

Vermont’s plan, the Vermont Hi...

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07
Nov

Governor Phil Scott leads launch of 70x2025vt

New initiative links education and training to Vermont’s future workforce and economic needs

SOUTH BURLINGTON (Oct. 24, 2017)—Governor Phil Scott today announced the launch of 70x2025vt, an education and economic development initiative aimed at having 70 percent of Vermonters hold a training or education credential by the...

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17
Oct

Rep. Peter Welch, VSAC announce new initiative with Winooski HS

Mentoring seniors for the next step in their education future

WINOOSKI (Oct. 17, 2017)—Vermont Student Assistance Corp. and Rep. Peter Welch, (D-VT), today announced a new yearlong mentorship program with the Winooski High School senior class aimed at encouraging more seniors to continue the...

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12
Oct

VSAC scholarship season opens Nov. 1

More than 126 scholarships worth $5.7 million to be awarded

WINOOSKI (Oct. 12, 2017)—Vermont Student Assistance Corp.’s annual publication, Scholarships for Vermonters, is now available with information on more than 126 programs for eligible Vermonters looking to finance their education an...

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29
Sep

Governor Scott signs proclamation: October is FAFSA Filing Month

Sets a statewide goal of 65 percent completion to maximize financial aid

WINOOSKI (September 29, 2017) — Governor Phil Scott has declared October as FAFSA Filing Month in a proclamation signed Friday.

The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, unlocks the financial resources available to...

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19
Sep

VSAC hosts FAFSA Fridays

... and some Thursday nights too!

Will you be filing a FAFSA? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is your pathway to funding for the education and career training you need after high school.

Call our special FAFSA helpline at 888-943-7301 during the FAFS...

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