Planning for college or training next year? Apply for the Vermont Grant and explore VSAC’s free scholarship booklet to help you cover costs.
Whether your child is a senior in high school or still has a long way to go before heading off to college or career training, careful planning is critical to success in higher education.
We can help guide you and your child throughout the journey toward college or career training. And, we can help you make smart financial decisions all along the way! Check out the links below to get started.
Wondering what comes next for your student after high school?
Check out College & Career Pathways: Whether your student is college-bound, training-bound or not sure, this info is for you. FREE College & Career Pathways workshops and resources on a range of college and career planning topics and virtual info sessions of VT colleges and short-term training programs.
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How do families pay for college or training? VSAC can help you plan.
Learn about grants, scholarships, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Workforce Development Programs
Find out about funding for training in critical job fields. VSAC, in partnership with other VT agencies, offers grants and interest-free forgivable loans that help eligible students afford the degree or training they need to pursue the career they want.
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It's never too late to start saving for college.
Open a Vermont 529 account with just $25—and get a VT income tax credit on annual contributions.
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Resources (PDFs, Spreadsheets, Infographics)
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| College Admissions Toolkit | download |
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| College Financial Aid Checklist | download |
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| Credit The Kiss of Debt | download |
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| Dual Enrollment Step by Step | download |
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| Financial Aid & Managing College Costs presentation handout | download |
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| Financial Aid Budget Worksheet | download |
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| Financial Aid Offer Comparison Tool | Excel Spreadsheet | download |
| Finding Colleges That Fit | download |
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| FSA ID Guide | download |
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| Parent PLUS Borrower Deferment Request | download |
Videos
Helpful Websites
College Scorecard
A search tool for colleges by major, location, cost, and more
eCampusTours.com
Virtual tours of college campuses
FAFSA.ed.gov
Everything you need to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Work Study Program
Information about the federal work study program
National Association for College Admission Counseling website
College prep and financial aid info for students and parents, plus resources for education professionals
Net Price Calculator Center
A search tool for finding colleges' net price calculators
Student Aid — Federal Loans
Everything you need to access federal student loans
StudentAid.gov
Everything you need to get federal financial aid
Vermont Department of Libraries
Resources, grants and scholarships, and much more
VHEIP website
The Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan, VSAC's 529 college savings plan
