Vermont Grant
Offered by Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) · Free to apply
Need-based aid from VSAC for Vermont residents, worth $1,000 to $15,350 a year in 2025-26 depending on family finances and the cost of the college. Eligibility is computed from income, assets, family size, the age of the older parent, and school cost; grades play no part. Two steps are required every year: the FAFSA listing Vermont as the state of legal residence, and a separate Vermont Grant application through a MyVSAC account. Unusually for state aid the money is portable, so it can be used at approved colleges outside Vermont, and full-time and part-time versions exist. Funding is finite and awarded as applications arrive, so file both forms as soon as the FAFSA opens on October 1; late applicants have been placed on hold pending funding.
How hard is the Vermont Grant to win?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome.
- Estimated odds
- most eligible students who file early receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1.5 hrs 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 five-figure award attracts a bigger field
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 Vermont 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)
- Apply through a MyVSAC account in addition to the FAFSA (list Vermont as state of legal residence)
- Must reapply every year; grants are awarded until funding runs out
- Eligibility weighs income, assets, family size, age of the older parent, and school cost; grades are not considered
- Portable: usable at approved schools inside or outside Vermont
- The Incentive Grant serves degree students; a separate Advancement Grant covers non-degree coursework
- Full-time and part-time versions exist, tied to enrollment level
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. There is no meaningful closing date: grants are paid until the money is gone, so file the FAFSA and the MyVSAC application in October.
- FAFSA and MyVSAC grant application open
- October 1, 2026
- Grants awarded as applications arrive
- October onward, until funds are exhausted
- Award year closes
- June 30, 2027
Does your student actually qualify?
See if your student qualifies in 30 seconds. Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
Common questions about the Vermont Grant
How much is the Vermont Grant worth?
The Vermont Grant awards $1,000-$15,350/yr (2025-26) and is renewable in later years.
When is the Vermont 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. There is no meaningful closing date: grants are paid until the money is gone, so file the FAFSA and the MyVSAC application in October.
When do Vermont Grant applications open?
Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1, and close June 30, 2027. There is no meaningful closing date: grants are paid until the money is gone, so file the FAFSA and the MyVSAC application in October.
Who is eligible for the Vermont 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 Vermont Grant require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1.5 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Vermont Grant?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning most eligible students who file early receive it. Plan on about 1.5 hrs of paperwork.
Is the Vermont Grant free to apply?
Yes. The Vermont 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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Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.