Below are key updates from HESC and reminders for the month ahead.
Financial Aid Program Reminders:
The FAFSA and TAP Application for the 2025-26 academic year closes June 30.
- NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program – Closes August 15, 2026
HESC Virtual Events for Students and Parents:
- Get Support with your Dream Act and Alternate Pathway Applications – March 2 – 5:00p & March 18 – 12:00p
- Understanding the NYS STEM Incentive Program – March 3 – 6:00p
- HESC Virtual Drop-In Lounge – March 4, March 11, March 18 & March 25 – 1:00p
- Senior Year: Navigating College Financial Aid – March 4, March 11, March 12(Spanish) & March 26 – 6:00p
- Financial Aid 101: Your Guide to Funding Education – March 5 – 6:00p
- Creating Your StudentAid.gov (FSA ID) Account – March 10, March 19 (Spanish) & March 24 – 4:00p
- Junior Year: Setting the Stage for College – March 17 & March 25 – 6:00p
- Financial Aid Help for Unique Situations – March 18 – 6:00p
- Exploring Financial Aid for High School Seniors – March 19 (Spanish) – 6:00p
- Becoming a New York Teacher 101: TeachNY Group Advising Session – March 26 – 4:00p
Full list of upcoming HESC events.
Sneak Peek into Next Month
New York State Financial Aid Awareness Month (FAAM), held each April, focuses on one goal: helping students and families take action to make college more affordable and accessible. HESC and partners will host targeted events to help students address common FAFSA and TAP challenges, explore grants and scholarships, and access support during our virtual drop-in sessions.
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