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News Releases
2016
VSAC’s efficiency efforts earn EPA ENERGY STAR® certification for sixth straight year
Winooski headquarters ranks in top 10 percent across the U.S.
WINOOSKI (November 28, 2016) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification for the sixth year in a row, racking up its highest score yet for energy efficiency...
Vt. congressional delegation announces $2.4 million grant for VSAC
Federal education grant will serve over 1,500 adults to promote workforce development
WINOOSKI (October 25, 2016) – The Vermont congressional delegation today announced that the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will receive $2.4 million over five years in a federal Educational Opportunity Center grant to promote...
Fafsa facts and tips
File the Fafsa even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for federal aid
Most financial aid is first come, first served. Don’t miss out on available money because you wait too long! File the Fafsa even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for federal aid. It’s used by most schools in determining...
Fall for Fafsa: Vermont’s October challenge
Fast, easier filing means more financial aid for Vermonters
ESSEX (October 3, 2016) – Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) kicked off Vermont’s October campaign to file the Fafsa, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the Center for Technology in Essex, highlighting important changes...
Vt. congressional delegation announces $2.8 million Talent Search grant for VSAC
Federal education grant will serve over 1,000 students at 40 Vermont schools
BURLINGTON (September 19, 2016) – The Vermont congressional delegation today announced that Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will receive $2.8 million over six years to encourage more Vermont students to pursue higher education.
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Learn about new changes to financial aid at VSAC’s ‘Paying for College’ workshop
Learn about new FAFSA changes to maximize financial aid
WINOOSKI (September 8, 2016) – Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA, are here. Find out what it means for your financial aid plans at a Paying for College workshop, hosted by Vermont Student...