[November 14, 2012]

Fitch to Rate Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, Series 2012-1; Presale Issued

Fitch Ratings expects to rate Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, Series 2012-1, student loan asset-backed notes as follows:

--$755,000,000 floating rate class A notes 'AAAsf(EXP)'; Outlook Negative.

--$15,500,000 floating rate class B notes 'Asf(EXP)'; Outlook Stable.

Fitch's stress analysis is discussed in the presale titled 'Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, Series 2012-1', dated Nov. 14, 2012.

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Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'. The ratings above were solicited by, or on behalf of, the issuer, and therefore, Fitch has been compensated for the provision of theratings.

Applicable Criteria and Related Research:

--'Global Structured Finance Rating Criteria' (June 6, 2012);

--'Rating U.S. Federal Family Education Loan Program Student Loan ABS (News - Alert) Criteria' (April 3, 2012).

Applicable Criteria and Related Research: Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Series 2012-1 (US ABS)

http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm rpt_id=695031

Global Structured Finance Rating Criteria

http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm rpt_id=679923

Rating U.S. Federal Family Education Loan Program Student Loan ABS Criteria

http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm rpt_id=675202

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