Tuition, Financial Aid, & Scholarships

Tuition for Professional & Continuing Education Programs

Whether you’re taking a course to advance your career or prep for college, we strive to make education accessible. Select tuition and fees for the time of year you plan to enroll, and then choose the Professional & Continuing Education drop-down option you’re interested in.

Cost Shouldn’t Hold You Back from a More Fulfilling Career

You’re ready to gain new skills, but you’re wondering, “How do I pay for it? Is there financial aid for adults?”

Funding options for working professionals and non-degree students can be tricky to uncover despite their importance. We’ve put together this list of resources to help you fund your education as an adult learner and pursue a more fulfilling career.

Federal Loans

Take Our Non-Degree Financial Aid Quiz to Find Out Your Eligibility

The financial assistance available to you depends on whether you are enrolling in a credit or non-credit program and the purpose of your enrollment. Use our Non-Degree Financial Aid Quiz to see if you’re eligible for federal financial aid. If you’re eligible, you’ll be guided to the next step with options for federal loans.

View Non-Degree Financial Aid Options

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Grants, Scholarships, and Interest-Free Forgivable Loans

Explore Options for Free Aid That Doesn’t Need to Be Paid Back

Grants

The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) offers an Advancement Grant to eligible Vermont residents who are not enrolled in high school and who are enrolled in a non-degree (non-matriculated) course or program that will improve their ability to get a job or that encourages further study.

Also available is a Vermont Grant for eligible Vermont residents enrolled in specific certificate programs.

You must apply through VSAC to be considered for these grants. Not a Vermont resident? Check your state for grant programs.

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Military and Veterans Benefits

UVM is honored to accept Veterans benefits and offers scholarships to cover all or some of the cost of training and tuition for eligible certificate programs, including the Business of Craft Beer, Digital Marketing Fundamentals, and the Farmer Training Program. UVM’s Veteran Services team can assist with obtaining the VA benefits for these programs.

Get Started with Veteran Services

Interest-Free Forgivable Loans

The Vermont Legislature passed a historic bill in June 2022 which invests millions of dollars of state and federal funding into initiatives designed to address Vermont’s workforce shortage. This Workforce Development Funding will reduce or eliminate tuition for eligible students pursuing careers in critical fields such as skilled trades, early childhood education, nursing, mental health care and more. The program is offered through VSAC.

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Scholarships

Scholarships from UVM are available for eligible students interested in the Post-Bacc Pre-Medical program and the End-of-Life Doula program. In addition, the Osher Foundation Reentry Scholarship Endowment offers financial support for students seeking their degrees after a significant break in their studies.

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Private education loans

Resources for Private Loans

Private education loans may be available through banks, credit unions or higher education authorities. Rates, terms, and eligibility criteria will vary by lender. UVM does not promote or endorse any private education loan lenders. To help guide you, UVM offers a loan comparison tool. The tool offers a lender-neutral comparison and a historical list of lenders and products that our students and families have used.

See How Private Loans Compare

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Partnerships & Discounts

Affiliate Discounts

Many PACE programs and courses include the option to utilize an affiliate discount of up to 20 percent off the tuition price. Affiliate discounts vary by program, but a few examples of affiliates eligible for discounted tuition include UVM and UVM Medical Center, members of chambers of commerce, the Brewers Association, and members of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. Review the affiliate discount information listed on each program or course page for more details.

Employer Partnerships

PACE works with employer partners in Vermont and beyond to provide relevant workforce development and training, often at a discounted price. Ask about preferred pricing for organizations through our Employer Partnership program.

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