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03
Aug

VSAC Receives $50,000 to Support Afghan Refugees

VSAC has been awarded $50,000 from the State Refugee Office of the Vermont Agency of Human Services to serve people from Afghanistan who immigrate to Vermont

The funding, which will run through VSAC’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), will enable VSAC to counsel Afghans on education and careers, as well as travel, materials, translation, and interpretation.

Hundreds of Afghans...

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26
Jun

Statement on the Adjournment of the 2023 Legislative Session

By Scott Giles, President

The 2023 legislative session delivered transformative education and workforce training initiatives for students, parents, and Vermont. With many newly elected lawmakers, there was a palpable sense of energy under the Golden Dome.

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22
Jun

Babies Receive Education Savings

Babies born 5/29 receive $100 in a VT529 education savings account from VSAC and Vermont Hospitals

Parents of one lucky baby opened her VT529 account before she was born!

There’s no doubt that the to-do list is long for parents of newborns. Recognizing that those first days are busy, and it’s never too early to start saving for...

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21
Jun

Annual Veterans Summit 2023

VSAC and Partners Highlight Education Opportunities for Veterans and Service Members

Vermont National Guard Scholarships and Tuition Benefit Program available to active members

The 11th Annual Veterans Summit was held on Vermont State University’s Lyndon Campus on Wednesday, June 14. Veterans, military families...

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20
Jan

VSAC Scholarship Booklet Puts Students in Touch with Funding Opportunities



WINOOSKI, Vt. -- For students who are applying to college this year, or who are looking for financial help for ongoing college study or for continuing education, it pays to research scholarship opportunities.

Every year, VSAC...

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03
Jan

VSAC’s College & Career Pathways Events Offer Workshops on Campuses Across Vermont



WINOOSKI, Vt. -- High schools around the state are invited to bring students to one of this year's Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (VSAC) College & Career Pathways events:

  • Bennington College – Tuesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m...
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