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As the cost of college education spirals further out of reach for many Americans, prospective students and their families must grapple with a growing number of factors that will affect whether, and where, to pursue a college degree. This month's edition explores the problem and looks at some innovative solutions that are popping up in Vermont. Hosted by Kristin Carlson.
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STEPS Program at the College of St. Joseph
The STEPS Program (Students Taking an Effective Path to Success) is a program for Vermont youth transitioning out of foster care began the Fall semester of 2008. The College of St. Joseph provides a supportive campus environment for students in state custody (foster care) so that they can earn a college degree, develop work skills, experience counseling and guidance support, and become effective members of society upon leaving the college.
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)
The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. was created in 1965 as a public nonprofit agency to help Vermonters who want to go to college or other training after high school. They provide grants, loans, scholarships, career and education planning, and general information about how you, or others in your family, can get the education you want.
Financial aid offices at Vermont colleges:
The STEPS Program (Students Taking an Effective Path to Success) is a program for Vermont youth transitioning out of foster care began the Fall semester of 2008. The College of St. Joseph provides a supportive campus environment for students in state custody (foster care) so that they can earn a college degree, develop work skills, experience counseling and guidance support, and become effective members of society upon leaving the college.
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)
The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. was created in 1965 as a public nonprofit agency to help Vermonters who want to go to college or other training after high school. They provide grants, loans, scholarships, career and education planning, and general information about how you, or others in your family, can get the education you want.
Financial aid offices at Vermont colleges:
• Community College of Vermont
• Vermont College of Fine Arts
