Vermont Town Tuitioning Guide 2026–2027

Eligibility

Students residing in tuition towns without public schools at their grade level.

What the money can be used for

• Tuition

See our full eligible-expenses guide for the gray areas (technology caps, transportation, religious instruction, family-member compensation).

How to apply

1. Confirm eligibility. Students residing in tuition towns without public schools at their grade level.
2. Gather documents. Use the current official checklist from Local school boards for the exact proof of residency, guardianship, enrollment, income, or other documentation that applies to your eligibility category.
3. Open the application. Local school boards runs the program; applications typically open year-round.
4. Follow the official calendar. Deadlines, priority rules, and funding availability vary by program and year — confirm the current calendar with the administrator before relying on it.

Editorial notes

Vermont’s program was enacted in 1869. Award amounts and eligibility thresholds are reviewed each legislative session; we re-verify each state page on a rolling cadence and date-stamp the last review. See our methodology page for details. The final word on eligibility, deadlines, and approved providers is always the state administrator — verify with the Local school boards before spending.