VSAC Celebrates Resilience of Vermont's Class of 2026 Graduates
The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) highlights the achievements of several students from the Class of 2026 who are graduating from high school, college, and training programs. The article profiles four individuals—Lucie Hobbs-Johnson, Lee Blanco, Lily Call, and Maura Thompson—whose journeys reflect resilience and determination. Lucie, an adult learner, transitioned from a culinary career to dental hygiene with crucial financial and emotional support from VSAC counselor Ran Wang. Lee Blanco, a transgender high school graduate, plans to study psychiatric nursing to support trans youth, aided by counselor Dylan Bertolini in securing financial aid. Lily Call, balancing high honors and extracurriculars, will pursue nursing and diagnostic imaging after receiving guidance on grants and FAFSA from counselor Trish Turner. Maura Thompson, inspired by family medical experiences, will study biology to become an anesthesiologist, having navigated college costs with help from counselor Nate Hickey. These stories underscore the vital role VSAC plays in demystifying higher education access, providing emergency funding, and offering personalized counseling to ensure students from diverse backgrounds can achieve their academic and professional goals.
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VSAC Celebrates Resilience of Vermont's Class of 2026 Graduates
The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) highlights the achievements of several students from the Class of 2026 who are graduating from high school, college, and training programs. The article profiles four individuals—Lucie Hobbs-Johnson, Lee Blanco, Lily Call, and Maura Thompson—whose journeys reflect resilience and determination. Lucie, an adult learner, transitioned from a culinary career to dental hygiene with crucial financial and emotional support from VSAC counselor Ran Wang. Lee Blanco, a transgender high school graduate, plans to study psychiatric nursing to support trans youth, aided by counselor Dylan Bertolini in securing financial aid. Lily Call, balancing high honors and extracurriculars, will pursue nursing and diagnostic imaging after receiving guidance on grants and FAFSA from counselor Trish Turner. Maura Thompson, inspired by family medical experiences, will study biology to become an anesthesiologist, having navigated college costs with help from counselor Nate Hickey. These stories underscore the vital role VSAC plays in demystifying higher education access, providing emergency funding, and offering personalized counseling to ensure students from diverse backgrounds can achieve their academic and professional goals.
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