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UpcomingEvents

Jan
09

FAFSA Filing Help

9:00am - 4:00pm Virtually via Zoom or In Person at VSAC in Winooski

Do you need help filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 school year?

We have counselors available to assist you in person or virtually.

FAFSA
Jan
13

FAFSA Filing Help

9:00am - 4:00pm Virtually via Zoom or In Person at VSAC in Winooski

Do you need help filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 school year?

We have counselors available to assist you in person or virtually.

FAFSA
Jan
14

FAFSA Filing Help

9:00am - 4:00pm Virtually via Zoom or In Person at VSAC in Winooski

Do you need help filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 school year?

We have counselors available to assist you in person or virtually.

FAFSA
Jan
14

Financial Aid Forms Workshop: Essex High School

6:00pm - 7:30pm Essex HS cafeteria

Join us for a free Financial Aid Forms workshop. At this informal workshop, we will assist you as you file your FAFSA and Vermont state grant application.

Financial Aid Forms Workshop
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