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Counselor Newsletter - July 2025
It's Not Too Late to Register for the 2025 College Application Month!
High schools can join this statewide initiative to help encourage seniors to submit at least one college application in the month of October. Register by June 30, 2025, for priority access to limited promotional items to help promote and support students in their college application journey.
Grants & Scholarships Currently Open
- NYS STEM Incentive Program - Closes 8/15/25
- Excelsior Scholarship Program - Closes 8/31/25
- Enhanced Tuition Award (ETA) - Closes 8/31/25
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) - Ongoing
Need Help? Join a Free Virtual Event!
Planning for College:
- To Do Checklists for High School Seniors - July 17, 4:00p
- Building Skills in Middle School for Success in High School, College, and Beyond - July 29, 7:00p
- Tips, Tasks, and Checklists before Starting College - July 30, 4:00p
- HESC Events for HS Juniors: Scholarships & Financial Aid - Mondays, 6:00p & Thursdays, 6:00p
NYS Financial Aid Spotlights:
- HESC Drop-in Sessions: Get Help with any Financial Aid Questions – June 25, 2:00p – 4:00p
- Truth or Urban Myths about Admission and Financial Aid - July 9 & 23, 6:00p
- STEM Incentive Overview – July 8, 10:00a & 22, 6:00p
- DREAM Act and Alternate Pathway Support Session - July 14, 5:00p
- Finding Funding for Graduate Schools – July 15 & 29, 6:00p
- Excelsior Scholarship and Enhanced Tuition Award – July 21, 5:00p
Full list of upcoming HESC events
HESC Text Alerts
Students can sign up for HESC Text Alerts and get deadline reminders and tips right to their phones.