Planning Your Financial Aid Night

Joanne Razzano

As your high school seniors begin their search for college financial aid, HESC is ready to provide an array of free tools including financial aid and FAFSA video podcasts, brochures, and hand-outs you can have available at your school and Web site.

Many schools offer college financial aid nights for students and parents to highlight the basics of seeking financial assistance for college. Visit the High School Counselors portal at www.hesc.org for help in planning your event.

Links to resources:

HESC Publications
HESC offers free publications, in both English and Spanish, for your students and families to explain the various sources of college financial aid available and how to apply. Order a supply to distribute at your financial aid night or to have on-hand in your office:

Let New York's TAP Help You Pay for College (fact sheet):
A fact sheet about New York's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).

How to Apply for Student Financial Aid (fact sheet):
A "how to" fact sheet for the basics on financial aid.

How You Can Pay For College:
A reference guide for all types of financial aid.

Financial Aid Video Podcasts

College Comparison Chart

Financial Aid Award Comparison Chart

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