VSAC offers college aid workshops at high schools

Beginning in January, Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will offer free workshops to help families fill out college financial aid forms at local high schools.

The informal workshops offer guidance on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  FAFSA is the basis for determining eligibility for federal Pell grants, VSAC’s Vermont State Grant, financial aid from the college that the student attends and for student loans.

Students and parents can also learn about the college financial aid process, including how to apply for scholarships.

Internet access will be available and space is limited. Participants should bring the following: Social Security number; most recent federal tax return; and most recent W-2 or year-end pay stub. All documentation will be confidential and used solely to fill out individual forms.

Dates and times include:

Wednesday, Jan. 6: 6 p.m. Mill River Union High School, 2321 Middle Road, North Clarendon

Thursday, Jan. 7: 6–8 p.m. iMac Lab, Springfield High School 303 South St., Springfield

Monday, Jan. 11-Wednesday, Jan. 13: 9 a.m.–6 p.m., by appointment, Rutland High School, 22 Stratton Road, Rutland

Tuesday, Jan. 12: 6 p.m., Fair Haven Union High School, 33 Mechanic St., Fair Haven

Tuesday, Jan. 12: 3:30–6:30 p.m., Drop in for assistance in the school library, Green Mountain Union High School, 716 VT-103, Chester

Thursday, Jan. 14: 6:30 p.m., Learning Center, Middlebury Union High School, 73 Charles Ave., Middlebury. To reserve space, call 802-382-1500

Thursday, Jan. 14: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Rutland High School, 713 Main St. in West Rutland. To reserve space, call the guidance department at 802-438-2288

Thursday, Jan. 14: 6–8 p.m., Computer Lab, Windsor High School, 19 Ascutney St., Windsor

Wednesday, Jan. 20: 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., two sessions: Otter Valley Union High School, 2997 Franklin St., Brandon

Wednesday, Jan. 20: 6 p.m., Computer Lab, Poultney High School, 154 E. Main St., Poultney

Thursday, Jan. 21: 6 p.m., Proctor High School, 4 Park St., Proctor

Wednesday, Jan. 27: 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Otter Valley Union High School 2997 Franklin St., Brandon Call guidance to make an appointment: 802-247-6833

Thursday, Jan. 28: 6–8 p.m., the library, Woodstock Union High School, 100 Amsden Way, Woodstock

In the event of weather-related cancellations or postponements, contact the high school. For a complete schedule of VSAC’s Financial Aid Forms Nights, go to www.vsac.org/schedule. Information on VSAC’s college planning resources can be found at www.vsac.org, www.vsac.org/FAFSAfirst and www.vsacroadmaps.org.