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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.

HESC Podcast Library
Podcast #1 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)
Podcast #2 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)
Podcast #3 The FAFSA: Your Key to Student Financial Aid ─ Introduction The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise known as the FAFSA, is the single most important process in applying for and receiving college financial aid. In this podcast, we'll go over, section-by-section, how to complete the FAFSA. You can listen to the whole podcast or select only those sections where you need some clarification.	View Podcast (m4v)
Podcast #4 The FAFSA: Information About You, the Student ─ Part 1 Watch as we take you step-by-step through the first section of the FAFSA, about you, the student; determining your dependency status is also covered.	View Podcast (m4v)
Podcast #5 The FAFSA: Information About Your Parents You'll be guided through the parents' financial portion of the FAFSA with a question-by-question explanation of the information you must provide. We'll explore who is considered a parent and you'll learn specific details about what should and should not be included in your financial information.	View Podcast (m4v)
Podcast #6 The FAFSA: The Student's Financial Information Similar to your parents' financial section, we'll get to the nuts and bolts of providing financial information about you, the student.	View Podcast (m4v)
Podcast #7 The FAFSA: Completing and Filing the Electronic Form You'll hear tips about selecting the schools to receive your data, reviewing your application and how to sign and submit electronically.	View Podcast (m4v)
Podcast #8 TAP: The New York State Tuition Assistance Program New York State students may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program. Learn about TAP eligibility and how to apply for this grant; it is money that doesn't have to be repaid.	View Podcast (m4v)
Podcast #9 What Happens Next? After you hit the submit button, what can you expect next? Learn what a SAR is and what you should do if your circumstances change. Plus, you'll hear a summary of the steps involved in applying for student aid.	View Podcast (m4v)