College-bound students and their families may be overwhelmed by the thought of paying for college in the months ahead. The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) today announced its annual month-long campaign to help students and families understand the financial aid process and to encourage completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – one of the most important tools in securing financial aid – early in the New Year.
The HESC website, www.StartHereGetThere.org, simplifies the financial aid application process for college-bound students and their families with helpful tips and tools, and a step-by-step tutorial for completing the FAFSA, as well as information about federal, state and college-sponsored aid, including grants, such as New York's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
Students and families with questions about the FAFSA may also call a toll-free HESC hotline, 1-800-808-1790, every Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to 5 p.m. throughout the month. FAFSA questions may be emailed anytime to FAFSAHelp@hesc.org.
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