Benefits in Vermont

Monthly cash assistance for low-income families with children in Vermont. Helps with rent, utilities, and basic needs.

Monthly cash aid and work support for very low-income families with children.

Pay for daycare, preschool, or after-school care in Vermont. Federal + state subsidy for working/training parents.

Monthly cash payments for disabled, blind, or elderly people with very limited income & resources.

Monthly income for people who can't work due to disability and have enough work credits.

Up to $7,395/year for undergraduate students with financial need. Does not need to be repaid.

Free early childhood education, health & nutrition for low-income kids ages 0-5.

Weekly unemployment payments for Vermont workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.

Weekly payments to workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.

Vermont's SNAP food assistance program. Monthly EBT benefits for low-income households.

Vermont WIC — free healthy food, formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5.

Monthly food benefits for low-income households to buy groceries.

Nutrition, food, and healthcare referrals for pregnant/postpartum women and children under 5.

Free or reduced-price breakfast & lunch at school for kids in low-income families.

Vermont's Medicaid health coverage (Medicaid expansion state).

Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities.

Federal health insurance for people 65+ and certain younger people with disabilities.

Low-cost health coverage for kids in families who earn too much for Medicaid but can't afford private insurance.

Help paying heating/cooling bills in Vermont. Prevents utility shutoffs, also covers emergency repairs and weatherization.

Help paying heating/cooling bills and weatherization for low-income households.

Rental assistance vouchers to help low-income families afford housing in the private market.

Monthly discount ($9.25) on phone or internet service for qualifying low-income consumers.

Vermont EITC — 38% of federal. Get this refund on top of your federal EITC when you file your Vermont state taxes.

Refundable tax credit up to $7,830 for low-to-moderate income working individuals and families.

Comprehensive benefits for veterans: disability comp, pension, healthcare, education (GI Bill), home loans.