VSAC will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.
News Releases
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Aug
September is the perfect time to save for college
VSAC celebrates College Savings Month with 529 account prize packages
WINOOSKI (August 28, 2018)—September is National College Savings Month, an ideal time to open or add to a Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan account to get the maximum in savings and tax benefits. Plus this September...
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Jul
VSAC makes loan rebates to borrowers – again
‘Borrower benefits’ program saves $2 million this year
WINOOSKI (July 18, 2018)— Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is giving $2 million in interest rebates to borrowers this year, part of its “borrower benefits” program that has saved students $180 million in loan costs since 1995.
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25
Jun
New education partnership puts the focus on math proficiency
New high school course for seniors will bridge the math gap
WINOOSKI (June 25, 2018) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp., the Vermont State Colleges System and the Vermont Agency of Education have teamed up to create a new high school math course that will ensure that students leave high...
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May
29 high schools make Governor Scott’s FAFSA challenge goal
Statewide goal set at 65 percent completion to maximize financial aid
WINOOSKI (May 23, 2018) – Twenty-nine high schools in Vermont have met Governor Phil Scott’s challenge of having 65 percent or more of their seniors file a FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Vermont Student...
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May
Leland & Gray wins FAFSA Completion Challenge
Senior class will receive $1,000 from VSAC for graduation activity
WINOOSKI (May 23, 2017) – The senior class at Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School will have some extra cash to celebrate their high school graduation this year.
That’s because 78 percent of them completed a FAFSA, or Free...
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May
McClure Foundation grant supports education access for Franklin County students
Innovative program encourages local students to continue education after high school
WINOOSKI (May 21, 2018) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will receive a $20,000 grant from the J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation to continue its successful initiative in Franklin County to increase student participation in...