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24
Oct

VTSU and VSAC Host Annual Kingdom Career Connect and NEK STEM Fair

More than 400 students from 12 schools in the Northeast Kingdom experienced hands-on career exploration

Lyndon, VT – Vermont State University Lyndon, in conjunction with Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), hosted Kingdom Career Connect. This event welcomed seventh and eighth graders from around Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom...

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14
Aug

Thousands of Vermont Students Apply for Federal Financial Aid Over the Summer

VSAC FAFSA Completion Events Leverage US Department of Education Grant

Winooski, Vermont, August 14, 2024 –The fall semester is just around the corner, yet many students are still unsure about next steps in their education or training journey. A key part of their decision is knowing that they will be...

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15
Jul

Kristin Hubert Joins VSAC as GEAR UP Director

VSAC’s GEAR UP works in partnership with the US Department of Education to enhance college and career readiness for high school students across Vermont

Winooski, Vermont, July 15, 2024 – Kristin Hubert will lead VSAC’s GEAR UP, an acronym for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. VSAC’s GEAR UP works in partnership with the US Department of Education...

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15
Jul

VSAC's GEAR UP Students Gather for Leadership Training

Students focused on social and emotional learning

Winooksi, VT, June 2, 2024 - VSAC’s GEAR UP program brought together 40 middle and high school students from around Vermont to take part in a residential leadership program with Seeds Training, an internationally recognized social...

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06
Jun

Meghan Metzler Hired as VSAC CFO

Kirstin Boehm Takes on New Role as Senior Director

Meghan Metzler, CPA has joined VSAC as its Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Kirstin Boehm has been promoted to the Senior Director of Outreach, Research and Development.
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06
Jun

Graduate From a College or University in Vermont? You Could Be Eligible for $5,000 in Student Loan Repayment

The Green Mountain Job and Retention Program provides financial incentives to retain talent in Vermont and bolster the state’s workforce

The State of Vermont, the University of Vermont (UVM) and the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) are extending the Green Mountain Job and Retention Program (GMJRP) and are providing up to $5,000 in student loan...

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