Effective June 1, 2022, refugees making their home in Vermont are now able to access in-state tuition rates at all Vermont State Colleges system institutions, thanks to an expansion of Act 166 of 2022. Act 166 updated residency policies so that refugees making their home in Vermont can access in-state tuition rates at the Community College of Vermont.
The Board of Trustees of the VSCS adopted and then expanded this initiative to apply to all Vermont State Colleges institutions. Refugees living in Vermont and attending Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College, as well as Community College of Vermont, will pay in-state tuition rates.
This policy will be upheld when the new Vermont State University launches in July of 2023.
Community College of Vermont President Joyce Judy noted, “CCV holds at its core the belief that education has the power to transform lives, inspire families, and strengthen communities. We believe in providing access to a high-quality, affordable postsecondary education for all Vermonters, including our newest community members.”
Vermont State University President Parwinder Grewal added, “we are committed to lowering barriers of access to public higher education in Vermont and ensuring that opportunities for workforce development and educational advancement are adapting to meet the needs of modern learners. I am excited that the Board of Trustees took such meaningful action as to extend this policy to all institutions within the Vermont State Colleges System.”
This story has been reported on in the Brattleboro Reformer and Vermont Biz; the original press release can be found on the VSCS website.