Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (VSAC) has a full lineup of virtual resources to help young students and their families, as well as adults returning to school, learn about the financial aid that is available and how to apply for it.
By completing a 2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application, the doors open wide to a world of financial aid designed to help pay for education and training opportunities beyond high school for graduating high school seniors, returning college students, and adult learners.
First, the FAFSA
If you plan to attend a college or training program during the 2022–23 academic year, you will need to file a FAFSA (even if you've filed before - students need to file a FAFSA every year they are enrolled).
The FAFSA unlocks all sources of aid, including federal grants, the Vermont state grant, aid from your school, need-based scholarships, work-study, and more. And the earlier you file, the better, since some aid is first-come, first-served.
The next step is to apply for the Vermont state grant through VSAC. Last year, eligible Vermont students received between $1,000 and $12,800 in state grant funding.
VSAC also manages more than 120 scholarships just for Vermonters, awarding more than $6 million last year. Check out the range of offerings in VSAC's new scholarship booklet available online, or you can order a printed copy.