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03
Oct
Fall for Fafsa: Vermont’s October challenge
Fast, easier filing means more financial aid for Vermonters
ESSEX (October 3, 2016) – Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) kicked off Vermont’s October campaign to file the Fafsa, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the Center for Technology in Essex, highlighting important changes...
18
Sep
Vt. congressional delegation announces $2.8 million Talent Search grant for Öйú¾º²ÊÍø
Federal education grant will serve over 1,000 students at 40 Vermont schools
BURLINGTON (September 19, 2016) – The Vermont congressional delegation today announced that Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will receive $2.8 million over six years to encourage more Vermont students to pursue higher education.
In...
08
Sep
Learn about new changes to financial aid at Öйú¾º²ÊÍø’s ‘Paying for College’ workshop
Learn about new FAFSA changes to maximize financial aid
WINOOSKI (September 8, 2016) – Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA, are here. Find out what it means for your financial aid plans at a Paying for College workshop, hosted by Vermont Student...
05
Aug
Öйú¾º²ÊÍø’s new education loan guide ‘required reading’ before borrowing for college
Learn how to navigate loan choices and repayment options to minimize debt
WINOOSKI (August 5, 2016) – Nearly seven out of 10 Vermont students will take some loans to finance their education expenses and knowing how to compare loans and costs is essential to making college more affordable.
To help...
06
Jul
Öйú¾º²ÊÍø awards $700,000 in scholarships across state
Over 350 graduates will receive $2,000 from Öйú¾º²ÊÍø through its GEAR UP grant
WINOOSKI (July 6, 2016) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. has announced it will award over $700,000 in scholarships to college-bound seniors who graduated from high school last month.
Funded by Öйú¾º²ÊÍø’s federal GEAR UP grant, each...
27
Jun
Öйú¾º²ÊÍø receives grants from J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
New Franklin County initiative, training for personalized learning plans funded
WINOOSKI (June 27, 2016) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp., the voice for Vermonters who continue their education and training after high school, has been selected to receive two grants from the J. Warren and Lois McClure...