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27
Feb

Vermont Honor Scholarship to be renamed for Governor Phil Hoff

Governor’s historic vision opened doors to educational opportunity for Vermonters

WINOOSKI (February 27, 2015) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp., celebrating 50 years of helping Vermonters achieve their education goals is renaming the Vermont Honor Scholarship for Governor Phil Hoff.

The VSAC board of directors...

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21
Jan

VSAC earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy efficiency

Fifth award shows VSAC’s commitment to strict performance levels

WINOOSKI (January 21, 2015) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. once again has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification, which  signifies that its headquarters building performs among the top...

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01
Jan

Gov. Phil Hoff to serve as honorary chairman of VSAC 50th Anniversary Council

Governor’s initiative opened doors to college and opportunity for generations of Vermonters

WINOOSKI (January 1, 2015) – The Vermont Student Assistance Corp.  has announced that Governor Phil Hoff will serve as honorary chairman of its 50th Anniversary Council.

VSAC was created by the Legislature in 1965 to help...

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22
Dec

VSAC to Offer Financial Aid Forms Workshops at Local High Schools

Students and families can learn more about college financial aid process, fill out FAFSA

WINOOSKI (December 22, 2014) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will offer free workshops to help families fill out financial aid forms at local high schools in January.

These informal workshops offer guidance on filling out the...

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18
Dec

Financial Literacy Task Force Releases Action Plan To Get Vermonters Out Of Financial Funk

Group Pinpoints 13 Recommendations

Burlington, VT. – Today, Vermont’s Financial Literacy Task Force released a report, “Vermont’s Financial Literacy Action Plan,” with recommendations aimed at strengthening Vermonters’ financial futures. The group has developed 13...

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17
Sep

Rusty DeWees, Cindy Pierce Headline Vermont State GEAR UP Week

Schools statewide celebrate 15 years of prepping students for college success

WINOOSKI (Sept. 17, 2014) – Rusty DeWees, aka The Logger, and Cindy Pierce, well-known comic storyteller, will bring their humor and wisdom to nearly 20 Vermont schools as part of Vermont’s participation in National GEAR UP Week...

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