About HESC
We help you pay for college.
The Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is New York State’s higher education student financial aid agency. HESC awards nearly $1 billion in financial aid to more than 330,000 students each year.
HESC helps New Yorkers attain their higher education through the administration of:
- New York’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
- 25+ State scholarship and loan forgiveness programs
- New York’s 529 College Savings Program
- Financial aid outreach programs for students and families
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Have Questions?
Speak with HESC
HESC is here to answer your questions or help you with a specific issue.
Call 1-888-NYSHESC (1-888-697-4372) to speak with our representatives.
Representatives are available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).