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Navigating the postsecondary education landscape can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to ask questions like: what should I study, what kind of program should I enroll in, what type of credential should I earn and how do I know it’s going to get me the job I want? The answers to these questions will…
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When Thurston Swarthout was 15, he moved to Vermont from Texas. He went from living with his dad in the sprawling Texas suburbs, where there were houses all around and there was something going on 24/7, to Hartford, Vermont, where it was pitch black in town by 6 p.m. most nights. “It was kind of…
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Sarah Kourkoulis wanted to work at a school but lacked a college degree. With support from VSAC and the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program, she’s well on her way.
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VSAC’s annual College and Career Pathways event helps students and families take next steps after high school—from identifying career interests to writing a college essay to navigating financial aid. Among others, a new workshop on apprenticeships explains how students can “test-drive” a potential career and gain valuable experience.
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“There are so many ways to look at death. I try to talk about it a lot,” says Cara Campbell. “People shy away at first. But then, when something happens, they need someone to talk to.” Cara Campbell is a certified end-of-life doula, a role that is just beginning to take shape in the United States…
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Do you want money for college or career training for fall 2025? VSAC is your student aid source. For high school seniors and returning college students, time is running out to apply for any of the 150+ VSAC-administered scholarships and forgivable loans. If you don’t review VSAC's Scholarships &…
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Patrick Rogers graduated from high school in the year 2000—“you know, when we all thought the world was ending,” he says. While it’s funny to think about now, Patrick still finds relevance in it. As the Associate Director of Admissions for Vermont State University (VTSU), he’s always looking for…
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The New Year gives us a chance to reflect upon what we love about our lives, and perhaps, what we would like to change. 802Opportunity, an education access program administered by VSAC in partnership with the Community College of Vermont (CCV), is a powerful tool available to Vermonters who are…
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“I’ve been a massage therapist for the last 15 years. I love it, but it doesn’t pay very well,” says Jared Green. After a recent divorce he started contemplating his future as a single parent. He knew he needed a career change. “Plus, I feel like there’s only so far I can go with massage,” a…
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As a CPA, a football coach, and a new dad, Kristopher Sabourin is used to helping young Vermonters prepare for the future. He’s a partner at St. Albans accounting firm A.M. Peisch, a longtime football coach—for the St. Albans Steelers youth program, and now for the BFA St. Albans high school team…
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