Vermont Business Magazine New financial aid initiatives at Saint Michael’s College aim to make the cost of attendance more affordable for students – including those from Vermont.
The College has announced several new programs to make a St. Mike’s education more accessible to all students.
They include:
- Free Tuition Vermont – Vermont residents whose household income is $100,000 or less will have their tuition fully covered after the allocation of Pell and VSAC grants. Students are required to fill out the FAFSA first to be eligible for tuition coverage and then must apply for other state grants through Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). To continue receiving full tuition in subsequent years, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- UVM Match – Vermont residents whose household income is above $100,000 will pay the same tuition and fees as students who attend the University of Vermont, after institutional scholarships. This initiative aligns with the College’s new “Flagship Match” program, through which out-of-state students will pay the same tuition and fees as their state’s flagship institutions, after institutional scholarships.
- Commuter Commitment – Students who are permanent residents within a 35-mile radius of St. Mike’s and do not need room and board because they commute to campus will pay $11,500 per year in tuition, after institutional scholarships.
These tuition rates are all available to new and transfer students applying to enroll as early as the spring 2026 semester, which begins in January.
“We know our students get a world-class education at Saint Michael’s College, and we want to ensure this experience is accessible to any student who would thrive here,” said Saint Michael’s College President Richard Plumb. “With a focus on skills, professionalism, and empathy – as well as a strong foundation in our Edmundite heritage – our students are prepared to face the many complexities of our world today with confidence and purpose. Initiatives like those we've recently made available to Vermonters are grounded in our belief that education – especially a St. Mike’s education – should be within reach for anyone who seeks it.”
In addition to the new financial aid opportunities, students will also be eligible for college work study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, and various loan programs.
More information about these and other new financial aid initiatives can be found at smcvt.edu/freevt.
About Saint Michael’s College
Saint Michael's College, founded in 1904 on principles of social justice and leading lives of purpose and consequence, is an internationally respected Catholic college just outside Burlington, Vermont, one of the country's best college towns. Located between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, our closely connected community guarantees housing all four years and delivers a personalized liberal arts education, preparing students for fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Young adults here grow intellectually, socially, and morally, learning to lead with empathy and professionalism, and to be responsible for themselves, each other, and their world.
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