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Blog Archive: Saving for College
Autumn is a great time to plan for college and job training, so when spring arrives, you’ll be ready for next steps. If you’re looking forward to starting or continuing your education, but don’t know where to begin—you’re not alone! Most good-paying, high-demand jobs in Vermont require some form of…
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Investing in yourself, building confidence, living your passion: Vermont students share what learning means to them.
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Back-to-school can mean anything from daycare drop-off and the first big yellow bus ride to a shiny new set of tools or dorm move-in day. As students of all ages head to school this September, National College Savings Month reminds families about the importance of focusing on future education, too…
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National 529 Day is May 29 (5-29, get it?), highlighting the advantages of 529 savings plans in helping families prepare for education after high school. In the Green Mountain State, we have a plan—called VT529—with added tax benefits to help your savings for college or training grow further. What…
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If you are saving for college and training for your kids, your grandkids, or yourself: Don’t forget to take your Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan/VT529 credit when you fill out your 2023 taxes! VHEIP, also called VT529, is Vermont’s official 529 college savings plan, administered by VSAC to…
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Over the 50 years of speaking with students who've completed high school and achieved their first early-adulthood goals, one common denominator has led to their success. Whether college admission, career training, or starting a job, adults close to them have shared their guidance, encouragement, and…
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If you still need to buy holiday gifts for children (and any students) in your life, you may be asking yourself, “What can I give that will be lasting and meaningful, long after the gift wrap is thrown away?” And if you’re a parent or guardian looking to balance your books after finishing your…
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Learning how to manage your money while in college will set you up for a healthier relationship with money in the future.
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National 529 Day is May 29 (get it?), highlighting the advantages of 529 savings plans in helping families prepare for education after high school. In the Green Mountain State, all Vermonters are invited to join in with these college-savings opportunities: VSAC to open college savings accounts for…
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With Vermont’s state-sponsored 529 savings plan, you can give a gift that lasts far beyond the holiday season. VSAC encourages families to look ahead, and plan for their kids’ (or grandkids’) future education possibilities with a gift of 529 savings. Whatever the age of your loved one, whether an…
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