Planning for college or training next year? Apply for the Vermont Grant and explore VSAC’s free scholarship booklet to help you cover costs.
As a servicemember or veteran, you have access to unique financial aid options that can help you get the education you’ll need to take the next step toward the career you want. We’re here to help you access those options—and to help support you in your journey to higher education. Check out the links below to get started.
Learn how financial aid works.
The basics on how to get $$ for college and career training.
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Scholarships for Vermont Military Servicemembers & their families.
VT scholarships for members of the military & their families.
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Federal student loan benefits for members of the armed forces.
> Download Loan Benefits PDF
Resources (PDFs, Spreadsheets, Infographics)
| Name | Type | Download Resource |
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| FAFSA Filing Guide | download |
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| FAFSA on the Web Worksheet | ||
| Guide to Financial Aid | ||
| VSAC Financial Aid & Managing College Costs Presentation | download |
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| VSAC Scholarship & Forgivable Loans Booklet | download |
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| What Is Success? You Decide | download |
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| Career Fair Interview Questions | download |
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| Career Interest Checklist | download |
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| College Admissions Checklist | download |
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| College Admissions Toolkit | download |
Videos
Helpful Websites
Cappex® website
A free profile to find matching scholarships
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education
Free literacy instruction for adults and out of school youth in Washington, Lamoille, and Orange Counties
CollegeNET® website
Searchable database of scholarships
Community High School of Vermont
Personalized learning plans and opportunities for Vermont students
Equifax website
1 of 3 national credit bureaus
Experian website
1 of 3 national credit bureaus
Fastweb® website
Searchable database of more than 1.5 million scholarships
Federal Trade Commission website
Information about money, credit, and scholarship scams to look out for
HireAbility Vermont website
Information about disability that affects employment
Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
Programs for learners of all ages, including a GED Program, high school completion program, and programs for academic and workforce skill
Social Security website
Information about Social Security benefits, including disability
Student Aid — Federal Loans
Everything you need to access federal student loans
StudentAid.gov
Everything you need to get federal financial aid
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
A program to help students gain credit for existing knowledge and experience
The Common Application
A college application students can use to apply to nearly 700 member colleges and universities
The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
Help for Service members and Veterans to pursue educational goals and earn degrees or certifications
The Vermont Adult Technical Education Association website
Vermont technical education programs offered across the state
Transunion website
1 of 3 national credit bureaus
Vermont Department of Libraries
Resources, grants and scholarships, and much more
Veterans' benefits
Education and other benefits for U.S. Veterans
VT Associates
Training and employment services to workers age 55+
