Help & Resources for College Bound Individuals

Financial Aid, College Loans and Scholarships

 

The mission of the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is to help people plan and pay for college. HESC guarantees federal student and parent loans, offers loan management services and provides guidance for college planning.

HESC will provide you with information about how to save for college plus tips on filling out forms, finding grants and scholarships, getting tax breaks and applying for financial aid. Once you’re in school and even after you've graduated, you can manage your loans and grants through HESC and keep up with changes in financial aid programs.

HESC manages more than 25 grant, scholarship and loan programs, including the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), and offers a range of financial aid products to accommodate the different needs of various students and schools. HESC also assists schools and students with default prevention, financial education and counseling programs. Visit the HESC website to learn more.

Additional Resources

• The U.S. Department of Education’s website on keeping college costs under control has details about savings plans, service programs, AmeriCorps, military options and more.
• Learn about the Hope credit, Lifetime Learning credit, tuition deduction, student loan interest deductions, and more from the Internal Revenue Service.

 

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