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HESC High School Counselor NewsletterFall 2011  

GoCollegeNY Debuts

New York's at-risk high school students now have a new tool to build college awareness and find information about applying to and succeeding at college...read more.


College Access and Financial Aid Training For High School Counselors

Registration is open for the HESC/NYSFAAA College Access and Financial Aid Training for School Counselors - a series of free workshops being held at locations across the State...read more.

Planning a Financial Aid Event? HESC Can Help

Help your students and families understand the college financial aid process by hosting a financial aid event at your school. HESC can help. Read more.

We're Listening

From time-to-time, we reach out to counselors and ask how we are doing. HESC's spring call campaign provided us with valuable information that will help us serve you better. Read more.

From the E-Library: Taming the College Fair

The E-Library contains free-use articles for your school website and other publications. College-bound juniors and seniors know that fall is college fair season. Often held at local arenas or large gymnasiums, the fairs feature hundreds of college admissions representatives, each with an array of colorful brochures and give-away items. After a few minutes, one table may begin to look like another. That’s when planning ahead can help you make the most of your time at the fair. The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) offers seven tips for strategizing your college fair visit...Read more.

From the E-Library: Scholarships 411

The E-Library contains free-use articles for your school website and other publications. College scholarships can be a great way to help pay for college. Nearly everyone knows scholarships are “out there;” the key to finding them is to know where to look. Here are a few tips to help with your scholarship search. Read more.

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