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News Releases
18
Sep
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.
In...
08
Sep
Learn about new changes to financial aid at VSAC’s ‘Paying for College’ workshop
Learn about new FAFSA changes to maximize financial aid awards
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...