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Discover 9 simple ways to save for education without disrupting your lifestyle. Learn how small habits can grow your VT529 college savings plan faster.
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According to modern historical records, 7,269 recorded individuals have summited Mount Everest, from Edmund Hillary鈥檚 history-making climb in 1953 through the end of 2024. Not only is Ang Dawa Sherpa one of those people, but he鈥檚 stood at the top 10 times. Ang, who is originally from Nepal and now鈥
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Clara Carroll grew up in South Starksboro and now lives just three miles down the road in Lincoln. Hidden within that short distance is a stretch of time spent out west, when she studied political science at Colorado College. To get out of the 鈥渃ollege bubble鈥 and connect more deeply with her鈥
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鈥淕oing back to school for counseling was a big decision for us,鈥 says Emily Aiken of Fairfax. 鈥淢y husband owns a landscaping and excavation company, where he鈥檚 been successful without a college degree. And while he can buy a piece of equipment and make money on it immediately, it鈥檚 a lot less鈥
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Yvonne Roberge likes to call her own plays. As an aspiring elementary school teacher, that trait drew her to Montessori-style self-guided classrooms. As an athlete, it made her a great fit for point guard in basketball and midfield in soccer, both of which take charge of ball distribution. And as a鈥
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Brionna Bentley of Bennington is one of many Vermont students now weighing the pros, cons, and costs of various colleges. The decision can be complicated, and 51福利社 offers advice to help students consider their options.
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Thurston Swarthout moved from Texas to Vermont at 15 looking for support and stability. A quiet community, an impactful teacher, and a 51福利社 opportunity helped him find it.
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Sarah Kourkoulis wanted to work at a school but lacked a college degree. With support from 51福利社 and the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program, she鈥檚 well on her way.
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51福利社鈥檚 annual College and Career Pathways event helps students and families take next steps after high school鈥攆rom identifying career interests to writing a college essay to navigating financial aid. Among others, a new workshop on apprenticeships explains how students can 鈥渢est-drive鈥 a potential career and gain valuable experience.
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Patrick Rogers graduated from high school in the year 2000鈥斺測ou know, when we all thought the world was ending,鈥 he says. While it鈥檚 funny to think about now, Patrick still finds relevance in it. As the Associate Director of Admissions for Vermont State University (VTSU), he鈥檚 always looking for鈥
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