Financial Aid in Vermont (2026–27)
Your FAFSA deadline, Vermont's grant programs, and how to get every dollar you qualify for: federal, state, and scholarships.
Vermont FAFSA deadline for state aid
As soon as possible after the FAFSA opens. Awards are made while funds last.
The FAFSA for 2026–27 opened October 1, 2025; the federal deadline is June 30, 2027. State and school funds often run out well before deadlines, so file early either way.
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Vermont grant programs
Vermont Incentive Grant
Need-based grant for Vermont residents, usable at colleges in and out of state.
Administered by Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. Filing the FAFSA is how you're considered for most state programs.
Scholarships for Vermont students
Grants and federal aid have income cutoffs. Scholarships don't, and they stack on top of everything above. Award Scholar matches Vermontstudents with scholarships they actually qualify for (including state-specific awards) and writes the application essays. It's free.
Common questions
When is the FAFSA deadline in Vermont?
For 2026–27 state aid: As soon as possible after the FAFSA opens. Awards are made while funds last. The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2027, but state and school money often runs out far earlier, so file as soon as you can.
What grants does Vermont offer?
Vermont Incentive Grant: Need-based grant for Vermont residents, usable at colleges in and out of state. You're considered for most of these automatically when you file the FAFSA as a Vermont resident.
How do I apply for financial aid in Vermont?
File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. It covers federal aid (Pell Grants, loans, work-study) and is how Vermont Student Assistance Corporation determines state awards. Then apply to scholarships separately; they stack on top of everything else.