Learn more about the limited time waiver for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Learn more about the Department of Education's recent announcement about Income-Driven Repayment Account Adjustments.
Learn more about the limited time waiver for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Learn more about the Department of Education's recent announcement about Income-Driven Repayment Account Adjustments.
You’ve worked hard to graduate high school during a challenging time in history. Congratulations; you’ve earned it.
What’s next?
Whatever your plan, here’s your chance to try one course tuition free. The State of Vermont, Vermont State Colleges System, and VSAC are teaming up to provide you with one tuition-free college or training course at any school in the Vermont State Colleges System.
Vermont high school graduates of the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021. If you’re already enrolled in a program at one of the 4 Vermont State Colleges, one of your courses will now be tuition free!
The program covers summer courses that began after July 1, 2021, courses in fall 2021, and courses in spring 2022. Students should act now for Spring 2022 if they haven't already signed up for their free course, so they don't miss out.
Tuition for your one selected course is covered in full. Some courses may have materials, textbooks, or course fees that you, the student, will be responsible for. The financial aid office at the school of your choice can help you with those details when you enroll.
Step 1 — Explore available courses at Castleton, CCV, NVU, or Vermont Tech.
Step 2 — Pick a school and decide if you're taking just one course or applying to a degree program.
Step 3 — Register for your one course or apply to a degree program at your chosen school:
Step 4 — VSAC will work with your chosen school to pay the tuition for your chosen course.
Any Vermont student in the high school graduating Class of 2021 or the Class of 2020.
Follow the steps above under HOW DOES IT WORK?
Students should act now because we expect demand to be high for this opportunity in the spring 2022.
Tuition for any course is covered in full. Course fees and textbooks are not covered, so you should follow up with the college where you're taking your course to see if there are additional fees.
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Yes, we’re glad to continue supporting the education opportunities of the Class of 2020.
Yes, and you should! You could receive federal and state aid in addition to this gift. For more questions regarding the FAFSA, connect with a financial aid counselor at VSAC or the financial aid office of the school you plan to attend — Northern Vermont University–Johnson or Lyndon campus, Castleton University, Vermont Technical College, or Community College of Vermont.
Courses are offered in person or online at NVU–Johnson and Lyndon, Vermont Tech, Castleton University, and CCV. To explore your options, check out the course schedule at the school you want to attend.
Yes, but you should talk with the college you are or will be attending to make sure that the course you want to take can transfer back and that the financial aid you're receiving won’t be affected.
The value of this gift is factored into the total financial assistance you're eligible for under federal regulations. For details and ways this might affect your aid, speak with a financial aid counselor at VSAC or the financial aid office at the Vermont State College where you plan to take your course.
If you're attending another institution, you'll want to work with their financial aid office to learn whether or not this gift will have any affect on your financial aid package.
Each Vermont State College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Though credits are generally transferable throughout the country, credits earned are transferable to other colleges or universities only at the discretion of the receiving institution. VSAC encourages all students to consult with the college they are or will be attending to request pre-approval of course transferability.
The Vermont State Colleges have hundreds of online courses to choose from. If you have a laptop and Internet connection where you live, online courses let you access your education without needing to travel.
Please speak with one of the campus advisors about options for assistance with Internet, technology, and computer access. They'll work with you to ensure that you have the tools you need to be successful.
The Vermont State Colleges want you to be successful when using this gift from the State of Vermont. Each college has academic support and access to career services. Contact your school directly for more information.
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Yes. If you've already enrolled in a program at one of the 4 Vermont State Colleges, one of your courses will now be tuition-free!
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Yes.
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Yes. Some Vermont students attend a high school in New Hampshire due to its proximity to their hometown. Vermonters who graduated from one of these schools are eligible.
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Yes. However, audited and pass/fail courses are generally not transferable to other colleges.
VSAC and the Vermont State Colleges expect that there will be great demand for these courses from graduates of the classes of 2021 and 2020 and want to ensure there is enough funding to cover at least one course for every graduate who wants to sign up.
If there are fewer students than we expect who want to take a course, students may be offered the opportunity to take a second class or to receive a stipend.
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