Students enroll as freshmen with an engineering technology or biotechnology major.
Upon completion of the one-year program, students may remain at VTC to complete a degree or transfer to another institution. VTC provides financial aid to Vermont residents for any gap that may exist between the state grant and its tuition, enabling Vermonters to attend VAST tuition-free. Other fees, including room and board for students who choose to live on campus, are the responsibility of the student.