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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...

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07
Jan

ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû, 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...

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04
Dec

ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû 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...

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08
Nov

South Burlington adds Career & Education Wellness to suite of employee benefits

ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû 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 &...

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17
Oct

ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû 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...

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12
Oct

Vt. congressional delegation announces $31 million GEAR UP grant for ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû

Federal education grant will serve 2,800+ students at 38 Vermont schools

WINOOSKI (October 12, 2018) — The Vermont congressional delegation, led by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), today announced that Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will receive $31 million over the next seven years to encourage more...

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