Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) offices will be closed in observance of the following 2008 New York State holidays:

Holidays for 2008
Holiday DayDate
New Year's Day
Tuesday
January 1
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday
January 21
Washington's Birthday
Monday
February 18
Memorial Day
Monday
May 26
Independence Day
Friday
July 4
Labor Day
Monday
September 1
Columbus Day
Monday
October 13
Veteran's Day
Tuesday
November 11
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday
November 27
Christmas Day
Thursday
December 25
In addition, although HESC office will be open, EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) Express processing will not occur on the following days:

Additional Days With No EFT Express Processing in 2008
ObservanceDayDate
Day after Thanksgiving
Friday
November 28
Day before Christmas
Wednesday
December 24
Day after Christmas
Friday
December 26
HESC’s Web site and automated telephone number for students/parents 1-888-NYSHESC (1-888-697-4372) and for financial aid professionals 1-866-431-HESC (1-866-431-4372) is always available, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Questions or comments regarding the use of HESC’s electronic products or services should be directed to Priority Services at priorityservices@hesc.org.

If you have any technical problems using HESC’s electronic services, please contact the HESC Help Desk.

Priority Services and the Help Desk can be reached by calling 1-866-431-4372 and following the menu prompts.