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HESC Podcast Library

HESC offers podcasts on a variety of financial aid topics from strategies for understanding and completing the FAFSA to resources for understanding TAP and financial aid in general. Scroll through the library and download the video and audio features that interest you most.

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Video Podcast #V1 Introduction to College Financial Aid, Part 1 Learn about the various types of college financial aid available in this overview. Heather McDonnell, director of financial aid services at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York explains the terminology and eligibility for the various types of aid. This podcast is a great start for those who are just beginning the process of seeking college financial aid.	View Podcast (m4v)
Video Podcast #V2 Introduction to College Financial Aid, Part 2 Confused by terms like Stafford loan, work study, and TAP? Part two outlines some of the federal and New York State grant, scholarship and loan programs and specific eligibility requirements.	View Podcast (m4v)

HESC Audio Podcast Library
Audio Podcast #A1 Credit Card Offers: Don't Let the Free Stuff Blind You Learn how not to sag under the weight of too many credit card offers.	Listen to Podcast (mp3)
Audio Podcast #A2 Planning to Spend? Spend to a Plan! To avoid a financial crisis while you're in school, learn to plan your spending carefully.	Listen to Podcast (mp3)
Audio Podcast #A3 Seven Ways to Manage Your Student Loan Debt Learn to use a budget to make it easier to manage your student loan debt.	Listen to Podcast (mp3)
Audio Podcast #A4 Smart Borrowing Tips Get advice about being a smart borrower now - before or while in college - to make it easier to repay your debt later.	Listen to Podcast (mp3)
Audio Podcast #A5 Ten Ways to Avoid Identity Theft On and Off Campus Learn effective strategies for protecting your identity from theft.	Listen to Podcast (mp3)
Audio Podcast #A6 What's a Credit Report and Why Do I Care? Learn to understand and see how others make use of your credit report.	Listen to Podcast (mp3)