HESC 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

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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 31, 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

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