GEAR UP Vermont student Assistance Corp

VSAC GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programming) is a U.S. Department of Education federally funded program.

VSAC counselors and staff work every day to increase high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment rates across the state. From the high school Class of 2022, 93% of the students served through the VSAC GEAR UP program successfully graduated. Of these graduates, 56% enrolled in postsecondary education or training by the fall after high school graduation.

We also have a strong commitment to supporting school efforts. In the 2022–2023 academic year, we provided resources and support to enhance school efforts involving career and postsecondary readiness initiatives to more than 37 schools and six state partner organizations.