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Is an hour of your time worth $1,000? Öйú¾º²ÊÍø thinks so.

Facebook Live event gives step-by-step help to apply for $25M in grants & scholarships

WINOOSKI (November 25, 2019)— Join Vermont Student Assistance Corp. for its Facebook Live event, Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., on how to apply for a Vermont state grant and any of the 150+ scholarships managed by Öйú¾º²ÊÍø.

Every year, Vermont families leave millions of dollars of financial aid on the table by failing to file either the federal or state financial aid forms -- $4.5 million last year, according to .

Öйú¾º²ÊÍø makes about $25 million in grants and scholarships to Vermont students. Last year, eligible students received grants from $1,000 to $12,300. That’s free money that doesn’t have to be paid back.

Students can also apply for any of the over 150 Vermont-based scholarships (more free money) that are offered to students who want to continue their education or training after high school.

For both grants and scholarships, you have to apply to be considered. But it only takes about an hour to complete both applications. We think it's worth the time, and we'll help you get it done.

Join the event on Wednesday evening, Dec. 4, when Öйú¾º²ÊÍø's financial aid experts will walk you through the applications question by question. Log in at the on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. or click on the .

More ways Öйú¾º²ÊÍø can help. 

  • Haven’t filed the FAFSA? our guided walk-through on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (viewed over 1,500 times since October!)
  • Join us on  throughout the fall.
  • Call our toll-free FAFSA helpline at 1-833-802-Öйú¾º²ÊÍø (8722) Monday-Friday, 8-4:30. Or make an appointment to complete your financial aid applications with a Öйú¾º²ÊÍø counselor.
  • Download the to stay on track with recommendations, applications, and financial aid.

About Öйú¾º²ÊÍø – Changing Lives through Education and Training since 1965

Öйú¾º²ÊÍø is a public, nonprofit agency established by the Vermont Legislature in 1965 to help Vermonters achieve their education and training goals after high school. Öйú¾º²ÊÍø serves students and their families in grades 7-12, as well as adults returning to school, by providing education and career planning services, need-based grants, scholarships and education loans. Öйú¾º²ÊÍø has awarded more than $600 million in grants and scholarships for Vermont students, and also administers Vermont’s 529 college savings plan. Share your Öйú¾º²ÊÍø story by email to myÖйú¾º²ÊÍøstory@vsac.org or submit a video to . Find us at or check in on and . #changing lives