802 Opportunity Grant
Offered by Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) / Community College of Vermont · Free to apply
Vermonters whose family income is $100,000 or less can attend the Community College of Vermont with tuition and the $100 administrative fee fully covered. The award is last-dollar: it stacks on the Pell Grant and the Vermont Grant and pays the balance, so there is nothing to write and no interview. It is triggered by two forms, the FAFSA and VSAC's Vermont Grant application, after which VSAC awards it automatically to anyone who qualifies. Course fees and textbooks are not included, so budget for those separately. No fixed closing date is published, but the state grant money behind it is finite and awarded as applications arrive, so submit both forms as soon as the FAFSA opens on October 1.
How hard is the 802 Opportunity Grant to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Vermont residents
- More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the 802 Opportunity Grant?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Vermont
- Open to high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- Family adjusted gross income must be $100,000 or less on the FAFSA
- Usable only at the Community College of Vermont; course fees and books are not covered
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1. File the FAFSA and the VSAC grant application in October: there is no real closing date, but the funding behind the award is limited.
- FAFSA and Vermont Grant application open
- October 1, 2026
- Awarded automatically as applications are processed
- October onward, while funds last
- Award year closes
- June 30, 2027
Does your student actually qualify?
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Common questions about the 802 Opportunity Grant
How much is the 802 Opportunity Grant worth?
The 802 Opportunity Grant awards full tuition and the $100 administrative fee at CCV (last-dollar) and is renewable in later years.
When is the 802 Opportunity Grant deadline?
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1. File the FAFSA and the VSAC grant application in October: there is no real closing date, but the funding behind the award is limited.
When do 802 Opportunity Grant applications open?
Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1, and close June 30, 2027. File the FAFSA and the VSAC grant application in October: there is no real closing date, but the funding behind the award is limited.
Who is eligible for the 802 Opportunity Grant?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Vermont; Open to high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners; Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card).
Does the 802 Opportunity Grant require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the 802 Opportunity Grant?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the 802 Opportunity Grant free to apply?
Yes. The 802 Opportunity Grant is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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