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News Releases
01
Feb
F is for February, FAFSA and financial aid
Time for students to file for next year’s financial aid – including the Vermont State Grant
WINOOSKI (February 1, 2019) – Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is reminding students to file their annual FAFSA application – the crucial first step to receiving financial aid.
And Öйú¾º²ÊÍø has an additional incentive: Every high...
25
Jan
Statement from Scott Giles, president and CEO of Vermont Student Assistance Corp., regarding the nondegree grant program:
Putting a focus on adult learners who need education and skill training is the right thing to do for Vermont and our workforce needs. Addressing these challenges is not just a matter of economic urgency, but also an imperative of...
07
Jan
Öйú¾º²ÊÍø, CCV team up with $350,000 GEAR UP grant
Partnership reaches more Vermonters with education and training opportunities
WINOOSKI (January 7, 2019) — The Community College of Vermont will receive $350,000, thanks to Vermont Student Assistance Corp’s $31 million, seven-year federal GEAR UP grant awarded in October.
“Our continued partnership with...
04
Dec
Öйú¾º²ÊÍø study of college completion rates sparks conversation about improving higher education outcomes
Vermont outperforms other states, but still has plenty of challenges – and potential solutions
WINOOSKI (December 4, 2018) – The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. and the Vermont State Colleges System were joined by state leaders in the education, business, and policymaking communities at a summit today to discuss results of...
08
Nov
South Burlington adds Career & Education Wellness to suite of employee benefits
Öйú¾º²ÊÍø program designed to assist employees with education goals and family education pathways
WINOOSKI (Nov. 8, 2018)— The city of South Burlington is adding a new benefit for its 160-plus employees: career and education guidance.
The city will partner with Vermont Student Assistance Corp. to offer its landmark Career &...
17
Oct
Öйú¾º²ÊÍø scholarship season opens Nov. 1
150 scholarships worth over $5 million to be awarded
WINOOSKI (Oct. 17, 2018)—Vermont Student Assistance Corp.’s annual publication, Scholarships for Vermonters, is now available with information on 150 programs worth over $5 million for eligible Vermonters looking to finance their...