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One Month Until the 2026 College Application Initiative!
The 2026 College Application Initiative (CAI) registration closes on September 30.
Register now to receive free resources, planning tools, and statewide recognition for supporting students as they complete their college applications.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help your students reach their college goals!
Financial Aid Program Reminders!
Missed the July 16 HESC’s Grants and Scholarships Update? View the recording on HESC's Financial Aid Professionals' Training and Webinar page.
FAFSA Beta Testing 2027-28
The U.S. Department of Education is looking for students to help test the new 2027-28 FAFSA form before it is released to the public by October 1. High school counselors are encouraged to share this opportunity with students who may be interested in participating in the FAFSA beta test.
Students who participate can:
- Complete their 2027-28 FAFSA early
- Get a head start on the financial aid process
- Help shape the FAFSA experience for future student
Interested students can sign up at StudentAid.gov/joinbeta.
👉 View all Grants and Scholarships Opportunities
Upcoming HESC Virtual Events for Parents and Students
- Complete Your FAFSA/TAP with HESC
- September 15 – 4:00p
Get expert advice on completing or updating financial aid applications.
- September 15 – 4:00p
- FAFSA and TAP - What and Why?
- September 23 – 6:00p
FAFSA and TAP are your gateway to financial aid. Learn how they connect, what they unlock, and how to avoid common mistakes.
- September 23 – 6:00p
- Virtual Drop-In Lounge
- September 23- 1:00-3:00pm
These sessions are designed to provide general guidance and answer common questions—please note that we are unable to access or discuss individual student accounts.
- September 23- 1:00-3:00pm
👉 View full list of upcoming HESC events.
Got Questions? Call HESC!
You can call HESC directly for financial aid assistance, general questions, or to reset your HESC PIN.
- Call us: 1-888-697-4372
- Visit: HESC's website for more resources.
Important: To protect the privacy of all students, students must be present during the call when requesting to reset a pin or resolve issues with their HESCPin account.
Counselors interested in hosting financial aid events should continue reaching out to HESC at [email protected], as this process remains unchanged.
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