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2016

05
Aug

VSAC’s new education loan guide ‘required reading’ before borrowing for college

Learn how to navigate loan choices and repayment options to minimize debt

WINOOSKI (August 5, 2016) – Nearly seven out of 10 Vermont students will take some loans to finance their education expenses and knowing how to compare loans and costs is essential to making college more affordable.

To help...

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06
Jul

VSAC awards $700,000 in scholarships across state

Over 350 graduates will receive $2,000 from VSAC through its GEAR UP grant

WINOOSKI (July 6, 2016) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. has announced it will award over $700,000 in scholarships to college-bound seniors who graduated from high school last month.

Funded by VSAC’s federal GEAR UP grant, each...

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27
Jun

VSAC receives grants from J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation

New Franklin County initiative, training for personalized learning plans funded

WINOOSKI (June 27, 2016) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp., the voice for Vermonters who continue their education and training after high school, has been selected to receive two grants from the J. Warren and Lois McClure...

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24
May

VSAC and State Treasurer Beth Pearce announce initiative to lower loan costs for Vermont parents and students

New Vermont Advantage loans will benefit from local investment financing program

WINOOSKI (May 24, 2016) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. and State Treasurer Beth Pearce today announced that $4 million in local investment financing will be directed to lower the fixed rates on Vermont Advantage loans for...

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04
May

Norwich and VSAC team up on science and technology scholarships for Vermont students

~Program aims to open up technical degrees to more Vermont students and encourage them to remain in state after graduation.~

NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University is partnering with the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) to offer science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) scholarships for qualified Vermont students beginning this...

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03
May

Celebrate 529 Day with us!

Join VHEIP, Vermont Lake Monsters & Burlington Moms Blog to kick off a summer of fun and college savings

BURLINGTON, (May 3, 2016) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp., Vermont’s voice for students as they pursue higher education, is making the month of May one big, happy Vermont 529 Day.

Vermont 529 Day is May 29 (get it?), named for...

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