There are several school grants available that are administered by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. Additionally, there are various federal grant opportunities for Vermont students. The Vermont Incentive Grant may award you up to $10,900 per academic year. This grant can be used at schools in Vermont or out-of-state.
You must be a Vermont resident, planning to enroll full-time in an undergraduate degree or certificate program. You are also eligible to apply if you are signed up for a Doctor of Veterinary medicine program or plan to enroll at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. You need to fill out the FAFSA and the Vermont Grant application. Further information can be found at the website of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation.
The Vermont Part-Time Grant is for undergraduate students who plan to enroll part-time, and it is based on financial need. You need to fill out the FAFSA, and you need to fill out an application online .
Even if you don’t plan to get a degree, but you want to further your education; then Vermont offers non-degree grants. Non-Degree Grants in Vermont are based on financial need and the cost of the continuing education courses that the applicant plans to enroll in at a technical center or private organization.
Vermont students who exhibit financial need may be able to get a Federal Pell Grant with a grant amount of up to $5,500 per year. To apply, fill out the FAFSA form. The Pell Grant amount are based upon the student’s expected family contribution and the cost of attending the college you plan to go to in Vermont.
If you are a Vermont student in your junior or senior year at a college majoring in physical-science, life-science, computer science, math, technology, engineering, or a foreign language that is critical to national security (and you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant), then you may be able to get the National Smart Grant; aka, the National Science and Mathematics Access to retain Talent Grant.
You may be able to get the Academic Competitiveness Grant in Vermont if you are a Pell Grant eligible student. You need to be a freshman or junior enrolled at least half-time in order to receive this grant.
Furthermore, if you are Pell Grant eligible and have great financial need, then you may be able to get the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). The award amount is up to $4,000 a year, and the award amount is based on your need. To be eligible, you must be seeking your first bachelor’s degree. Remember to fill out the FAFSA in order to apply for this grant.
In summary, take advantage of the school grants in Vermont available that are administered by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation and the various federal grant opportunities for Vermont students
Grants in Vermont for 2012
In the state of Vermont there are plenty of opportunities to get a college education that can lead to the acquisition of a bachelor’s degree. For those needing the financial help to go to school there are state grants in Vermont that can be applied for. Let us look at the grant programs available to you this year:
-Vermont Incentive Grant: If you are planning to pursue a full-time course of study at a college in Vermont then you can apply for the Vermont Incentive Grant. Those who are attending the University of Vermont College of Medicine or those who are working towards their doctorate in veterinary medicine are eligible to apply for this grant program. This is a grant for those who can show financial need. The grants awarded range from $700 to $11,200, depending upon the financial need of the recipient. To apply for this grant you must first fill out a FAFSA form.
-Vermont Part-Time Grant: Vermont residents who are attending school on a part-time basis, which is to say that they are taking less than 12 credit hours can apply for this grant. This grant is based upon financial need. The amount awarded to a student is dependent upon their specific financial situation. To apply for this grant you must fill out a FAFSA form as well as an application for this part-time grant.
-Vermont Non-Degree Grant: The Vermont Non-Degree Grant is unlike most other state grant programs because it is for students who are not attending a college or university. This grant program is based on financial need and is suitable for students who are or who plan to pursue a higher level of education at a technical or vocational school. The amount of money awarded each year is decided upon by VSAC.