Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Quick overview VSAC (Vermont Student Assistance Corporation) administers more than 150 scholarships for Vermont residents, plus several forgivable loan programs. If you plan to attend college in 2026–2027, the important deadline for VSAC-administered scholarships is February 11, 2026. Read on for a simple plan and the key dates.

What you need and where to find it

• VSAC’s Scholarships & Forgivable Loans for Vermonters booklet (PDF or online). You can also order a free print copy or ask your high school guidance counselor for one.
• The Unified Scholarship Application (USA) — complete this by logging in to MyVSAC.
• Information about forgivable loans and workforce options is on VSAC’s Workforce Development page.
• If you haven’t yet, complete the FAFSA as soon as possible.

Step-by-step timeline (recommended) Starting October 1, 2025

• Read the scholarship descriptions in the booklet and mark those you fully qualify for.
• Complete the Unified Scholarship Application (USA) on MyVSAC.
• Draft your essays early. Ask your guidance counselor (or a teacher) for feedback.
• Choose who will write your letters of recommendation. Meet with them, share your résumé or a strengths list, and give them the deadlines.
• Begin collecting and submitting required documents (transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, etc.). Upload documents to MyVSAC and watch your application status there.

On or before February 11, 2026 — absolute submission/postmark deadline

• All required materials must be submitted or postmarked by this date.
• If you’re applying for a forgivable loan, apply by the deadline when possible; VSAC will accept forgivable loan applications after the deadline only if funding remains available.

After the deadline

• Even after the VSAC-assisted scholarship deadline passes, you can still apply to scholarships administered by other organizations. Check the “Other Scholarships” section of the booklet for additional deadlines (some run through July).

Notifications and college reporting

• Before May 1, 2026: VSAC will notify students who have been awarded scholarships or forgivable loans. Check MyVSAC (select “Work with VSAC-Assisted Scholarships”) for your award status.
• Before June 1, 2026: Colleges and universities will be able to view scholarships awarded to applicants through MyVSAC.

Quick checklist (do these now)

• Create or sign in to your MyVSAC account.
• Complete the FAFSA.
• Complete the Unified Scholarship Application (USA).
• Draft essays and request letters of recommendation.
• Submit transcripts and any other required documents.
• Check MyVSAC regularly for updates and messages.

Final note from a teacher Start early, keep a calendar, and ask for help—your counselor and teachers want you to succeed. Small, consistent steps now will make the February 11 deadline much less stressful. If you’d like, I can help review an essay or talk through which scholarships match your profile.