The Olin Scott Fund has provided financial assistance since 1920. This post-secondary educational loan opportunity is available to all full-time students in Bennington County to further their college, vocational, and professional educations. 

To Apply (New Students):

• You must reside in Bennington County, Vermont
• Submit a Completed Application (rolling admission starting Spring 2025)
• Provide your Transcript With Minimum 2.5 GPA (Grade Point Average)
• Provide a copy of your School Acceptance Letter
• Pay a $25 One-Time Application Fee To OLIN SCOTT FUND
• Meet with Director of Operations to complete the loan documents
• Complete with (2) Two Acceptable Loan Co-Signers
• Once you are approved, Pick Up Check made payable to the student & the educational institution  

Loan Options:

• College Freshman to Senior up to $7,500 / Year Full-Time Student
• Graduate School up to $7,500 / Year Full-Time Student

OLIN SCOTT FUND provides 5% APR (annual percentage rate) student loans and has a 1/2% origination fee.

Repayment: 

• While In School, It’s Interest Free And No Payments
• Payments Will Start The Year After Graduation
• $10,000 Or Less – A 60-Month Payback Term
• More Than $10,000 – A 120-Month Payback Term
• Special Rules Apply If Student Withdraws Before Graduation

Maximum Loan Amounts:

• Undergraduate Student = $30,000 total loans
• Graduate Student = $45,000 total loans including undergraduate

Student Siblings = No more than $90,000 per family

To Renew:

• Each year confirm you’re an active student to re-apply or defer payment to after graduation
• Provide Your Transcript With Minimum 2.5 GPA (Grade Point Average) showing full time status
• Complete & submit the loan documents each year to operations@olinscottfund.org

The Olin Scott Fund, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, sex, age, gender & identity or expression, or disability. 

Full disclosure provided with completed application.