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26
Jan

VSAC study finds 6 in 10 unemployed Vermonters now working after completing non-degree courses

Postsecondary education and training will grow workforce

WINOOSKI (January 26, 2017)—Vermont’s landmark non-degree grant program pays off in career opportunities and employment gains, according to a new study from Vermont Student Assistance Corp.

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17
Jan

NEK students see Lyndon State up close and personal

Over 400 students meet men’s basketball team, learn about college life

WINOOSKI (January 17, 2017) – Lyndon State College’s men’s basketball team and their head coach have been scoring points around the Northeast Kingdom with visits to local schools organized by Vermont Student Assistance Corp.

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28
Nov

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...

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25
Oct

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...

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05
Oct

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...

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03
Oct

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...

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