Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

VSAC administers more than 150 scholarships available to Vermont residents (unless otherwise specified in the description). And we want to encourage you to apply! For students planning to attend college for the 2027–2028 academic year, VSAC’s free Scholarships & Tuition Benefit Programs booklet is available now.

VSAC's Scholarships & Tuition Benefit Programs booklet for students planning to attend college or training is available online, and the Unified Scholarship Application (USA) can be completed by logging into MyVSAC.

• Download VSAC's Scholarships & Tuition Benefit Programs for Vermonters booklet PDF version or view online download icon.
• Order a free print version by mail.
• Or request a copy from your high school guidance counselor.
• Learn how to create a MyVSAC account

VSAC also administers several Tuition Benefit programs. For more information and program options, visit our Workforce Development Page.

High school students and parents, learn more about the financial aid process.

Important deadlines for VSAC-assisted scholarships Starting October 1, 2026

• Review descriptions in VSAC's Scholarships & Tuition Benefit Programs booklet and identify those for which you meet all eligibility requirements.
• Submit the Unified Scholarship Application (USA) online.
• Review VSAC's essay guidance in the scholarship booklet.
  • Draft your essays and ask for feedback from your guidance counselor. Get tips on writing your admissions essay.
• Review VSAC's recommendation letter guidance in the scholarship booklet.
  • Identify the people who you will ask to write your letters of recommendation and share your strengths with them. Get tips on getting your college recommendation letters.
• Begin submitting all required documents (transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, etc.).
• View the status of your scholarship applications online through MyVSAC.

Submit a FAFSA now

On or before the February deadline.

SUBMISSION/POSTMARK DEADLINE!

The USA and all required documents (transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, etc.) must be submitted or postmarked on or before this date. If applying for a tuition benefit program, you are encouraged to apply by the deadline; however, applications will be accepted after the deadline provided funding is available.

NOTE: After the deadline for VSAC-assisted scholarships passes, students can still apply for the scholarships that are administered by other organizations.  Refer to the "Other Scholarships" section of the VSAC Scholarships & Tuition Benefit Programs booklet for all deadlines open through July.

Beginning May 1, 2027

VSAC will begin notifying students of scholarships for which they were chosen as recipients. Check your MyVSAC account (click on “Work with Scholarships & Tuition Benefit Programs”) for the status of all scholarships and tuition benefit programs.

Before June 1, 2027:

Through MyVSAC, colleges/universities can view the scholarships awarded to students.

On or around July 1, 2027:

VSAC will begin notifying students of tuition benefit programs for which they were selected as recipients. Check your MyVSAC account (click on “Work with Scholarships & Tuition Benefit Programs”) for the status of all scholarships and tuition benefit programs.