Vermont Micro Grant (emergency micro grant)
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), on behalf of the State of Vermont
Small emergency grant for Vermont students at risk of dropping out because of small, unexpected expenses during the school year; your college nominates you.
- How much
- Not published (small emergency award)
- Who qualifies
- At risk of stopping out because of small, unexpected expenses; nominated by a Vermont school. Full criteria are on the school nomination form (not published).
- For undergrads
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Apply any time School nominations during the academic year; the nomination form goes to schools at the start of each year.
- How to apply
- Talk to your college's financial aid office
- The school nominates eligible students to VSAC using VSAC's nomination form
- Questions: grants@vsac.org
- What you'll need
- school nomination
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (vsac.org)
The details
VSAC says Vermont schools can nominate students for a Vermont Micro Grant to help those at risk of discontinuing their education because of small, unexpected expenses during the school year. Eligibility criteria are on a nomination form VSAC sends to schools at the start of each academic year; they aren't published online. Students can't apply directly: ask your college's financial aid office.
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- Vermont Grant (Vermont Incentive Grant and Part-Time Grant)Varies; eligible students received $1,000 to $15,350 for 2025-2026
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