VSAC: College and Career Training Resources for Vermonters

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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The VSAC Podcast is your go-to resource for students, families, and education professionals. We cover everything from financial aid and paying for college to saving for education and career planning. Get expert insights, practical tips, and the latest updates to help navigate the path to higher education and beyond. VSAC's vision is to create opportunities for all Vermont students, but particularly for those—of any age—who believe that the doors to higher education are closed to them.

  1. 27 DE AGO.

    VSAC and CCV's 802Opportunity for Vermonters

    VSAC and the Community College of Vermont have teamed up to offer Vermonters with a family income of $100,000 or less the opportunity to attend CCV tuition free. Learn more about 80Opportunity as Jeff Morad, Program Director and Host of Early EQX / Jam n Toast interviews VSAC CEO Scott Giles. Learn more about 802Opportunity: https://www.vsac.org/free-tuition-community-college-vermont

    6min

  2. 7 DE ABR.

    Financial Aid & Managing College Costs | College & Career Pathways 2025

    The financial aid process can feel overwhelming at times. Between choosing colleges, planning on covering college costs, and what feels like endless paperwork, there are options. Find out how families cover college costs. We'll explain the types of financial aid available (grants, scholarships, loans, work-study); the basics of financial aid applications; and ways to compare college costs before you apply. This is a recording of the live workshop at College & Career Pathways on March 8, 2025. Audience: Best for 10th & 11th grade students and their parents/guardians Presenter: Matt “Beagle” Bourgault, VSAC Talent Search Director High school students and parents/guardians, whether you’re college-bound, training-bound, or not sure, VSAC's college and career pathways events and resources are for you. #collegemoney #financialaid Find additional event details and resources at https://www.vsac.org/plan/college-career-pathways Start planning for college costs: https://www.vsac.org/plan/financial-planning-for-college

    51min

  3. 7 DE ABR.

    Scholarships Free Money! | College & Career Pathways 2025

    Scholarships—like grants are financial aid that you don’t need to pay back. They’re offered by different groups, organizations, and even individuals. And they’re offered for all kinds of achievements, to all kinds of students. This is a recording of the live workshop at College & Career Pathways on March 8, 2025. Learn how to find and apply for local, state, and national scholarships. Audience: Best for 11th grade students and their parents/guardians Presenter: Matt “Beagle” Bourgault, VSAC Talent Search Director You can find additional career exploration resources and videos at: https://www.vsac.org/plan/college-career-pathways For more information on scholarships visit: https://www.vsac.org/pay/student-aid-options/scholarships

    39min

  4. 7 DE ABR.

    Navigating the Admissions Process | College & Career Pathways 2025

    Overwhelmed by the college admissions process? Hear directly from college admissions counselors about the steps involved in applying, what they look for in students, and how they can support you through the process. This is a recording of the live workshop at College & Career Pathways on March 8, 2025. Audience: Best for 10th & 11th grade students and their parents/guardians Presenters: Elga Gruner, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Vermont State University & Anna Dechert, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Dartmouth College High school students and parents/guardians, whether you’re college-bound, training-bound, or not sure, VSAC's college and career pathways events and resources are for you. #collegeadmissions #collegeacceptance Find additional event details and resources at https://www.vsac.org/plan/college-career-pathways Learn more about the college application process: https://www.vsac.org/plan/applying-to-college

    47min

  5. 7 DE ABR.

    Supporting Your Teen's Career Search | College & Career Pathways 2025

    How can you help your child figure out what they want to do, without telling them what to do? This workshop will cover what your high schooler needs from you in their career search, and how to help them identify and explore their career interests. This is a recording of the live workshop at College & Career Pathways on March 8, 2025. Audience: Best for the parents/guardians of 9th–12th grade students Presenter: Kathi Terami, Executive Director, Careers CLiC Find additional event details and resources at https://www.vsac.org/plan/college-career-pathways Explore more career options: https://www.vsac.org/plan/exploring-career-options

    45min

  6. 7 DE ABR.

    MyFutureVT - Your Guide to Success After High School | College & Career Pathways 2025:

    Planning for life after high school can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Come explore MyFutureVT, a free resource for career exploration, education options, and financial planning. Plus, learn about the Vermont Employment Pathfinder, a new tool that will help you connect the dots between your skills/interests and education/job opportunities. Gain the confidence and tools to confidently chart your path to success! This is a recording of the live workshop at College & Career Pathways on March 8, 2025. Audience: Best for 9th–12th grade students and their parents/guardians Presenter: Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont High school students and parents/guardians, whether you’re college-bound, training-bound, or not sure, VSAC's college and career pathways events and resources are for you. Find additional event details and resources at https://www.vsac.org/plan/college-career-pathways

    38min

  7. 7 DE ABR.

    I Wish I Knew That! Programs to Pursue Before Graduating High School | College & Career Pathways 2025

    Participants will learn about the Flexible Pathways opportunities available to students and how participating in one or more of these programs in high school can help you get a jumpstart on your future. This is a recording of the live workshop at College & Career Pathways on March 8, 2025. Audience: Best for 9th–11th grade students and their parents/guardians Presenter: Amy Dodge, Post-Secondary Programs Coordinator, Vermont Agency of Education High school students and parents/guardians, whether you’re college-bound, training-bound, or not sure, VSAC's college and career pathways events and resources are for you. Find additional event details and resources at https://www.vsac.org/plan/college-career-pathways

    46min

  8. 7 DE ABR.

    Strategies for the SAT & ACT | College & Career Pathways 2025

    Want to make yourself a stronger candidate for college admissions and merit-based financial aid by earning a high score? Get “best practice” strategies and free test-prep resources from a professional test prep tutor. This is a recording of the live workshop at College & Career Pathways on March 8, 2025 Audience: Best for 10th & 11th grade students Presenter: Matthew Shagam, Tutor High school students and parents/guardians, whether you’re college-bound, training-bound, or not sure, VSAC's college and career pathways events and resources are for you. Find additional event details and resources at https://www.vsac.org/plan/college-career-pathways

    50min
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The VSAC Podcast is your go-to resource for students, families, and education professionals. We cover everything from financial aid and paying for college to saving for education and career planning. Get expert insights, practical tips, and the latest updates to help navigate the path to higher education and beyond. VSAC's vision is to create opportunities for all Vermont students, but particularly for those—of any age—who believe that the doors to higher education are closed to them.

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