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

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).