Workshop Summary and PowerPoints
2012-2013 financial aid updates for counselors
Financial Aid Programs (part 1)
Tools to support students and families (part 2)
Financial Aid Applications (part 3)
Informational Resources (part 4)
VSAC-assisted scholarships (part 5)
Resources for Families
www.vsacroadmaps.org(college-planning tips and information)
Scholarship Information
Scholarship definitions, required documents, and counseling information (PDF)
FAFSA information
FAFSA on the Web worksheet (PDF)
Paper FAFSA (PDF)
FAFSA tips for foster youth, adult learners, and others in unique situations
Federal tax forms and FAFSA data elements (PDF)
FAFSA FAQs (PDF)
EFC formula guide for 2012-2013 FAFSA Acknowledgements (PDF)
Student Aid Report draft (PDF)
Student Aid Report Acknowledgement draft (PDF)
FAFSA links
fafsademo.test.ed.gov/ FAFSA on the Web Demonstration Site
- username: eddemo, password: fafsatest
Vermont Grant Information
VSAC residency brochure for grant-awarding purposes (PDF)
Applying for financial aid (grants brochure) (PDF)
Vermont Grant System student manual (PDF)
Vermont grant application (PDF)
Foster Youth and Homeless Youth
NASFAA (PDF) Providing Effective Financial Aid Assistance to Students from Foster Care and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
Vermont scholarships for foster care youth (PDF)
Scholarships for higher education for young people experiencing homelessness
Net Price Calculators
What is a Net Price Calculator (resource for families)
Tips for using Net Price Calculators
College Affordability and Transparency Center. Information about colleges based on costs and net price.
Net Price Calculator requirements (background info only)
Contact information
Additional Resources
Counselors and Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid
Tax credits and incentives (PDF)
Updated listing of TEACH Grant eligible institutions
VA Educational Benefit Information
Federal Student Aid publications
AmeriCorps eligibility requirements
