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VSAC’s Newest Grant Program Offers
Two Years of Free CCV Tuition
A new grant program will offer eligible
Vermonters the chance to obtain a college degree
tuition free. Yes, really.
The grant, called 802Opportunity, pays for
up to two years of free tuition to the Community
College of Vermont. Any Vermonter with
a family Adjusted Gross Income of less than
$50,000 per year can qualify.
Students can choose from 33 flexible programs
in highly sought-after career fields.
Here in Vermont, most high-demand and
high-wage jobs require college or training.
An associate degree or certificate from CCV
can provide the skills and credentials students
need to pursue a higher paying job or advance
in their professions. The program is open to
new or returning students of any age, starting
in the fall of 2021 and continuing for two
years. This means that if someone starts in the
fall of 2021, they could attain a two-year associate
degree tuition-free.
“We know that education is the greatest
equalizer when it comes to economic opportunity,”
said Scott Giles, President and CEO of
the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation.
“Education beyond high school is required
for Vermont’s high-demand, high-wage jobs
– the jobs that Vermonters want, and the jobs
that our employers need to fill. This will be
a game changer for many traditional age students
and working adult students and one of
the most important investments in higher education
to come out of the pandemic.”
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, just
over 40% of Vermont households reported incomes
of $50,000 or less in 2018, the latest
year for which data are available.
“The Vermont State Colleges System is
deeply committed to reaching all Vermonters
with an education opportunity that works
for them at a price that they can afford,” said
Vermont State College Chancellor, Sophie
Zdatny. “Investments like 802Opportunity
are investments in our state workforce, our
local businesses, and the Vermont economy.
Imagine the possibilities for Vermonters and
statewide economic development when Vermonters
can upskill with a credential or degree
thanks to this program. I am grateful to
our state leaders and our partners at VSAC for
their vision in making this program possible.”
“Too many Vermonters choose not to pursue
a college education because of cost,”
said CCV President Joyce Judy. “With this
program, we are pleased to be able to say to
Vermonters: this is your chance to invest in
yourself, to gain knowledge and skills that
can help you build a better future, without
worrying about a high price tag or a huge
amount of debt.”
The Community College of Vermont offers
associate programs leading to Associate of
Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.)
degrees. CCV also offers several certificate
programs that provide necessary knowledge
for employment, or a foundation for further
study. With CCV’s transfer agreements
within the Vermont State College System and
schools such as UVM, students can apply
their associate-program credits toward bachelor’s
degrees.
802Opportunity, in combination with state
and federal grant aid, covers tuition for all
credits in a degree program of the student’s
choice, as well as the $100 administrative fee.
The grant does not cover lab and studio fees,
books, or other supplies.
Funding for 802Opportunity was approved
by the Vermont Legislature and Governor
Scott earlier this year. That approval meant
that Vermont joined 14 other states that have
made community college tuition-free.
For more information on 802Opportunity,
visit vsac.org/802Opportunity.
About VSAC – Changing Lives through
Education and Training since 1965
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation is
a public, nonprofit agency established by the
Vermont Legislature in 1965 to help Vermonters
achieve their education and training goals
after high school. VSAC serves students and
their families in grades 7-12, as well as adults
returning to school, by providing education
and career planning services, need-based
grants, scholarships and education loans.
VSAC has awarded more than $600 million
in grants and scholarships for Vermont students,
and also administers Vermont’s 529
college savings plan. Share your VSAC story
by email to myVSACstory@vsac.org or submit
a video to YouTube. Find us at www.vsac.
org or check in on Facebook, Instagram or
Twitter. #changing lives.
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1 in 3 Vermonters Believe in the Perceived
Health Benefits of Alcohol, Reveals Survey
The old saying goes ‘an apple a day keeps
the doctor away,’ but what about when it
comes to alcohol instead of apples? You may
have heard that a daily glass of red wine could
make you live longer or that a couple drinks
per day can reduce your risk of stroke.
Although a recent study by the University of
Oxford found that there is no safe level of
alcohol consumption for brain health, some
have convinced themselves of the perceived
health benefits of drinking.
Rehabs.com, a leading provider of resources
relating to addiction and recovery, conducted
a survey of 3,000 people and found
that over 1 in 3 Vermonters (38%) believe in
the perceived health benefits of alcohol – this
compares to a national average of 39%.
The survey also asked respondents what
they believed to be the main benefits of alcohol
consumption. Forty-six percent thought
that it reduces an individual’s risk of developing
cardiovascular disease and 31% believed
it can increase life expectancy. An additional
15% were under the impression that it prevents
you from catching a common cold, and
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8% believed it lowers the risk of diabetes.
Although the niversity of Oxford study
found that increased consumption of alcohol
correlated with a decreased volume of information-processing
gray matter, more than a
third of respondents (39%) said they would
continue to drink alcohol, even though proven
to be damaging to the brain.
In fact, more than half (58%) admit they
don’t even take notice of studies linking alcohol
consumption to health problems. Perhaps
ignorance is bliss?
Thirty-eight percent also stated that they
would still continue to drink if trials showed
that alcohol reduces life expectancy by five
years.
Lastly, it’s well known that leading an
unhealthy lifestyle, such as poor diet, excessive
drinking and lack of exercise can have
negative health consequences. While each of
these factors contributes in its own way to a
lack of good health, more than half (62%) of
respondents believed eating junk food has
worse health implications than consuming
alcohol.
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