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Navigating the financial aid process can be challenging. HESC offers a variety of events to help counselors, students, and parents navigate those challenges and successfully apply for financial aid.
College Essay Master Class
Encourage your students to register for the upcoming College Essay Masterclass, brought to you by HESC and NYS My Brother’s Keeper. This class will give attendees insider secrets on what admissions officers are truly looking for, how to start writing your essay, and how to showcase their unique qualities best to get you noticed. Don't miss the chance to enhance your college application and stand out to admissions committees.
Registration is required: Tuesday, October 8 @ 5-7pm
Scholarship Panel
Scholarships are an incredible source of financial assistance for college students. Unlike loans, scholarships are free money. That means students don’t have to pay them back! Our financial aid experts will walk students through what scholarships are, where to find them, and how to apply.
Tuesday, October 15 @ 6pm
Exploring Job Training and Other Pathways after High School
Join us to discuss non-traditional pathways after high school, such as trade/vocational school, an apprenticeship, or obtaining an associate degree at a community college.
Wednesday, October 16 @ 6pm
The Senator Jose Peralta NYS DREAM Act Panel Discussion
Join us for an informative panel discussion about the Senator Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act, which allows undocumented students to apply for and receive many New York State financial aid programs to help them pay for college.
Tuesday, October 29 @ 6pm
What Seniors Need to Know about Financial Aid
Our Senior Basics presentation provides high school seniors with essential tools and information on application processes, financial aid, scholarships, and time management, ensuring a smooth and successful transition to college.
Senior Basics Presentation Dates
Lo que necesita saber sobre la ayuda financiera para asistir a la Universidad
Presentación de los conceptos básicos para estudiantes de 4 año de bachiller: lo que necesita saber sobre la ayuda financiera para asistir a la Universidad.
Únase a nosotros el jueves, Octubre 17 a las 7pm
Creating Your StudentAid.gov (FSA ID) Account
A StudentAid.gov (FSA ID) account is the first step to getting access to federal student financial aid. Join us for this 15-minute presentation, where we’ll give helpful information and walk through the quick, easy process of creating an account.
Creating Your StudentAid.Gov (FSA ID) Account Dates
HESC Virtual Drop-in-Lounge
Have questions? We have answers! Students and families can drop in and connect with HESC experts to get answers to all their financial aid questions during one of our virtual drop-ins.
HESC Virtual Drop-In-Lounge Dates
Have questions? We’re here to help!
If you have questions regarding the TAP/FAFSA or about any upcoming event, please contact [email protected].
HESC Downloadable Resources
HESC offers a variety of downloadable online resources to help students and families better understand the federal and state financial aid process and plan and pay for college.
Get Connected to the Resources Students Need
HESC Text can send students and parents text messages with vital information on financial aid, crucial deadlines, and valuable resources to help put them on the right path toward their college careers.