Vermont Nurse Faculty Tuition Benefit Program
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), State of Vermont and Vermont Department of Health
Up to full tuition (capped at UVM's in-state rate) for graduate nursing students (APRN, MSN, DNP) who will teach at a Vermont nursing school one year per year funded.
- How much
- Up to full tuition, not to exceed UVM's in-state tuition rate
- Who qualifies
- Enrolled at least half time in a graduate nursing program that qualifies you to teach nursing in Vermont; good standing; open to non-residents.
- For grad students
- For nursing (graduate: APRN, MSN, DNP) students
- When to apply
- Open now · due February 10, 2027 Postmark/priority deadline in February (February 10, 2027); after that, rolling first-come, first-served while funds last. The application opens October 1.
- How to apply
- Submit the Unified Scholarship Application in MyVSAC ('Work with Scholarships & Tuition Benefit Programs'), the FAFSA, the general essay and a transcript
- If selected, sign a Tuition Benefit Agreement
- Reapply each year
- What you'll need
- state application + FAFSA + essay + transcript
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (vsac.org) and page 2
The details
Established by the Vermont Legislature in 2022 to grow Vermont's nursing faculty. For students enrolled at least half time, in good standing, in a program at an accredited Title IV school that leads to a graduate nursing degree (APRN, MSN or DNP) qualifying them to teach at a Vermont nursing school. Vermont residency NOT required. Award: up to full tuition, not to exceed UVM's in-state tuition rate, paid at actual charges; if other aid already covers tuition, it may pay room, board, books and supplies (total still capped at the lesser of your tuition or UVM's in-state rate). First-come, first-served. VSAC's 2027-28 estimate: 113 applicants, 4 awards. VSAC's example: $16,280 for one year at UVM.
More money from Vermont
- Governor Phil Hoff Vermont Honor Scholarship$1,000 (one-time)
- 802Opportunity (free tuition at Community College of Vermont)Full CCV tuition plus the $125 administrative fee (combined with Pell and Vermont grants)
- Freedom & Unity (free tuition at Vermont State University)Full general tuition at Vermont State University (combined with Pell, Vermont and institutional grants)
- Vermont Advancement Grant (formerly Vermont Non-Degree Grant)Varies with need, course cost and program type (annual maximum set by VSAC; not published)
- 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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