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June 23, 2025

Commmunity College Now Free for Two-Thirds of Vermonters

Montpelier, VT - Due to recent legislation, Vermont’s free tuition program 802 Opportunity is now available for Vermonters with a household income under $100,000. This expansion would cover up to 70% of people in the state by...

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April 23, 2025

Student loans in default will be sent for collection May 5

Winooski, VT (WCAX) — The US Department of Education announced that it will begin collecting on federal student loans that are in default. This won't affect many Vermonters–but for those who are behind, it’s a chance to get back...

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March 11, 2025

How to Start Saving for Your Child's College or Career Training

Winooski, VT (Seven Days, Kids VT) — The president and CEO of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation explains the benefits of opening a Vermont 529 plan to finance your child's education expenses.

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March 4, 2025

CEDRR: Calling all businesses in the trades

Rutland, VT (Rutland Herald) — The Bring Back the Trades Skills Expo will be held Tuesday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at VTSU Castleton.

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September 13, 2024

Vermont Student Assistance Co. helps 5,000 Vermonters apply for federal student aid

Winooski, VT (MyNBC5) — VSAC is using funding from the U.S. Department of Education to ensure Vermonters have all of the information they need when they submit their application.

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August 15, 2024

Thousands of Vermont students applied for federal financial aid over the summer

South Burlington,VT (VermontBiz) — In the past two months, almost 3,000 additional FAFSAs have been completed in Vermont—and counting. VSAC will continue its FAFSA completion campaign for the 2024-2025 school year until the end of...

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