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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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07
May

High School Seniors Plan for Exciting Next Steps in College and Career as Graduation Nears

With complications in FAFSA federal financial aid largely behind them, Vermont’s high school Class of 2024 may now choose their next school with help from school counselors, financial aid officers, and VSAC

WINOOSKI, VT, May 6, 2024 – Planning for college or training can be stressful, even when the process goes smoothly. And this year, students and families who applied for federal financial aid were stuck in a waiting game that...

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04
Mar

VSAC College & Career Pathways Events in March & April Help Students and Families Plan Their Next Steps

Students participate in free college and career planning events to be hosted in five locations around the state; UVM event on March 23 open to the public

WINOOSKI, VT, March 4, 2024 - High school students who are pondering their next steps for college, training, or career—and their parents and family members who are wondering how best to support them—are invited to attend VSAC’s...

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19
Dec

Give the Gift of Education and Opportunity this Season

Help loved ones prepare for college or job training with Vermont’s 529 education savings plan … and get a 2023 Vermont tax credit!

WINOOSKI, VT, December 19, 2023 – Holiday gifting can be simple. With Vermont’s VT529 education savings plan, anyone can give a one-size-fits-all gift that lasts into the future. Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), the...

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