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News Releases
2014
01
May
Öйú¾º²ÊÍø Senior Survey Confirms Growing Gender & Geographic Gaps in Vermont
Fewer males opt for education after high school; Lamoille County reports biggest gap in postsecondary education ambitions
WINOOSKI (April 29, 2014) – Females are outpacing males in pursuing postsecondary education in Vermont and the state is seeing wide variations by county in who chooses to continue studies after high school.
These are two of the...
18
Mar
529 College Savings Plans Save Money for Families at Tax Time
Enjoy tax benefits
WINOOSKI (March 18, 2014) – With tax season underway, most families are adding up deductions such as childcare expenses and charity donations to reap the largest refunds possible. According to the experts at the Vermont Higher...
06
Feb
Öйú¾º²ÊÍø Takes the Gold for Worksite Wellness
Achievement follows last year’s bronze performance
WINOOSKI (February 6, 2014) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is being honored with a gold level award for its employee wellness program from the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports and Vermont Department of Health.
Aw...
03
Feb
Statement of Senator Bernie Sanders
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Every year, Öйú¾º²ÊÍø helps manage the cost of college for thousands of Vermonters by providing grants, loans, scholarships, and career and education planning. Its services are particularly important for students who are the first in...
03
Feb
Leahy And Welch Spotlight The Value To Vermont And Its Students Of The Vermont Student Assistance Corp.
The appropriations bill will increase funding levels for TRiO and GEAR UP
Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy (D) and Vermont Congressman Peter Welch (D) on Monday visited the Winooski, Vt., headquarters of the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (Öйú¾º²ÊÍø) to highlight the nonprofit student lender for their efforts...
15
Jan
Öйú¾º²ÊÍø CEO to Testify at Senate Hearing
Scott Giles to discuss Vermont GEAR UP and TRiO programs as part of Higher Education Act reauthorization
WINOOSKI (January 16, 2014) – Scott Giles, president and CEO of Vermont Student Assistance Corp., will testify before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.
Giles’ testimony is...