Low Cost Student Loan Initiative Will Help Students Bridge the Financing Gap

The Governor recently announced a new initiative to help students bridge the gap between college costs and state and federal student aid. The New York Higher Education Loan Program - NYHELPs - is the first new higher education initiative to help expand college access for New York's students in 35 years...

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Testimonials from parents, students and college presidents...

First Recipients of College Access Challenge Grants Announced

The first awards for a two-year, $8.2 million federal grant program focusing on motivating New York's at-risk youth prepare for, attend and graduate successfully from college have been recently announced...

HESC Unveils New Financial Aid and Literacy Podcasts

The FAFSA podcast is a step-by-step guide for students and families completing the 2009-2010 online application...

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