New York State Higher Education Services Corporation http://readme.readmedia.com//nyshes News from New York State Higher Education Services Corporation en-us Copyright readMedia 2012 3463817 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:02:42 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-FAFSA-Dos-and-Don-ts/3463817 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Money-for-College-FAFSA-Dos-and-Don-ts http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>There's help applying for college financial aid during Student Financial Aid Awareness Month. Now through February 25, New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is helping students and families complete the FAFSA, the Free Applic... http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-FAFSA-Dos-and-Don-ts/3463817 3421663 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:01:28 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-Western-New-York/3421663 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-Western-New-York http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Local college-bound students and families are getting help completing their application for financial aid. http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-Western-New-York/3421663 3421484 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:01:27 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-Metro-New-York/3421484 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-Metro-New-York http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Local college-bound students and families are getting help completing their application for financial aid. http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-Metro-New-York/3421484 3419317 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:01:23 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-Central-New-York/3419317 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-Central-New-York http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Local college-bound students and families are getting help completing their application for financial aid. http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-Central-New-York/3419317 3416930 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:01:22 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-the-Capital-Region/3416930 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-the-Capital-Region http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Local college-bound students and families are getting help completing their application for financial aid. http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-the-Capital-Region/3416930 3420703 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:01:20 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-on-Long-Island/3420703 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-on-Long-Island http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Local college-bound students and families are getting help completing their application for financial aid. http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-on-Long-Island/3420703 3420036 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:16 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-the-Hudson-Valley/3420036 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-the-Hudson-Valley http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Local college-bound students and families are getting help completing their application for financial aid. http://readme.readmedia.com/Money-for-College-It-Starts-with-FAFSA-Free-Workshops-in-the-Hudson-Valley/3420036 3339513 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:01:56 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Don-t-Overlook-These-Valuable-Tax-Benefits/3339513 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Don-t-Overlook-These-Valuable-Tax-Benefits http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>The federal American Opportunity Tax Credit provides a tax credit of up to $2,500 per student to offset qualified higher education expenses. Every dollar of tax benefits reduces the need for funds from more expensive sources, like loans. Students ... http://readme.readmedia.com/Don-t-Overlook-These-Valuable-Tax-Benefits/3339513 3305100 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:01:41 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/HESC-Launches-Student-Financial-Aid-Month/3305100 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation HESC-Launches-Student-Financial-Aid-Month http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>College-bound students and their families may be overwhelmed by the thought of paying for college in the months ahead. The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) today announced its annual month-long campaign to help students ... http://readme.readmedia.com/HESC-Launches-Student-Financial-Aid-Month/3305100 3270241 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:01:27 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-Receives-7-Million-Grant-to-Increase-College-Enrollment-and-Completion-By-Low-Income-Students/3270241 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation New-York-State-Receives-7-Million-Grant-to-Increase-College-Enrollment-and-Completion-By-Low-Income-Students http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) today announced a $7 million College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) to improve college awareness, readiness, and attendance among low-income students in New York. HESC will distribute ... http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-Receives-7-Million-Grant-to-Increase-College-Enrollment-and-Completion-By-Low-Income-Students/3270241 3220837 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:02:07 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/GoCollegeNY-org-Launched-Encourages-High-School-Students-to-Stay-in-School-Go-to-College/3220837 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation GoCollegeNY-org-Launched-Encourages-High-School-Students-to-Stay-in-School-Go-to-College http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>New York's high school students who may be at risk of not attending college and their families have a new tool to build college awareness and find information about applying to and succeeding at college. http://readme.readmedia.com/GoCollegeNY-org-Launched-Encourages-High-School-Students-to-Stay-in-School-Go-to-College/3220837 3105844 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:02:04 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/New-Yorks-Veterans-May-Qualify-for-Higher-Education-Tuition-Benefits/3105844 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation New-Yorks-Veterans-May-Qualify-for-Higher-Education-Tuition-Benefits http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) recognizes veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families this Veterans Day and reminds them that they may qualify for valuable education benefits. HESC is the State's student f... http://readme.readmedia.com/New-Yorks-Veterans-May-Qualify-for-Higher-Education-Tuition-Benefits/3105844 3097815 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:01:29 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Tips-for-Managing-Federal-Student-Loan-Repayment/3097815 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Tips-for-Managing-Federal-Student-Loan-Repayment http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>The grace period on federal student loans for spring 2011 college graduates is ending and repayment will begin in November. The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) reminds recent grads to review their loan repayment options... http://readme.readmedia.com/Tips-for-Managing-Federal-Student-Loan-Repayment/3097815 3095763 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:00:31 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Back-at-College-and-Broke-Already/3095763 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Back-at-College-and-Broke-Already http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Are lattes, name-brand jeans and an interactive phone with a web plan a few of your budget priorities? Without a spending plan, you may find yourself caught short when an unexpected expense comes along. http://readme.readmedia.com/Back-at-College-and-Broke-Already/3095763 3002163 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:01:57 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Taming-the-College-Fair-7-Tips-for-Making-the-Most-of-Your-College-Fair-Visit/3002163 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Taming-the-College-Fair-7-Tips-for-Making-the-Most-of-Your-College-Fair-Visit http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>College-bound juniors and seniors know that fall is college fair season. Often held at local arenas or large gymnasiums, the fairs feature hundreds of college admissions representatives, each with an array of colorful brochures and give-away items... http://readme.readmedia.com/Taming-the-College-Fair-7-Tips-for-Making-the-Most-of-Your-College-Fair-Visit/3002163 3002162 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:01:23 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Get-a-Jump-on-College-Exploration-at-Regional-College-Fairs/3002162 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Get-a-Jump-on-College-Exploration-at-Regional-College-Fairs http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Thousands of New York State high school students are visiting college fairs scheduled throughout the fall. While students look for information about academic programs and campus life, they and their families are also thinking about the resources n... http://readme.readmedia.com/Get-a-Jump-on-College-Exploration-at-Regional-College-Fairs/3002162 2915552 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:01:49 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Paying-for-College-with-Plastic/2915552 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Paying-for-College-with-Plastic http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>With college bills looming, some students and families may be considering paying with a credit card. According to a Sallie Mae/Gallup poll, cash-strapped parents charged an average of $5,822 to help pay for their child's higher education, while st... http://readme.readmedia.com/Paying-for-College-with-Plastic/2915552 2909565 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:02:04 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Consider-These-Three-Factors-When-Choosing-Between-Fixed-and-Variable-Rate-Student-Loans/2909565 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Consider-These-Three-Factors-When-Choosing-Between-Fixed-and-Variable-Rate-Student-Loans http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>As students and parents review their college bills, they may be considering a private education loan to close the gap between college costs and available financial aid. Private loan terms vary from lender to lender, sometimes widely, so it's impor... http://readme.readmedia.com/Consider-These-Three-Factors-When-Choosing-Between-Fixed-and-Variable-Rate-Student-Loans/2909565 2902219 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:02:17 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-Remains-a-Leader-in-Student-Financial-Aid/2902219 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation New-York-Remains-a-Leader-in-Student-Financial-Aid http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>A recent survey by the National Association of State Grant and Aid Programs (NASSGAP) upholds New York's continuing support of college students through grant and other aid programs. At a time when nearly half the state grant programs across the co... http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-Remains-a-Leader-in-Student-Financial-Aid/2902219 2889173 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:01:44 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Savvy-Shopping-for-College-Textbooks/2889173 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Savvy-Shopping-for-College-Textbooks http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Students heading to college this fall may find it easier to shop and compare pricing for textbooks now that colleges and universities provide book lists for courses upon registration. http://readme.readmedia.com/Savvy-Shopping-for-College-Textbooks/2889173 2876318 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:01:41 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/College-Bills-are-Coming-Due-NYHELPs-May-Benefit-Students-Families-Looking-to-Fill-Tuition-Gaps/2876318 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation College-Bills-are-Coming-Due-NYHELPs-May-Benefit-Students-Families-Looking-to-Fill-Tuition-Gaps http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>College tuition invoices are in the mail and will be due in the next several weeks, leaving some New York State students and families scrambling to fill the tuition gap between their available financial aid and the amount due. http://readme.readmedia.com/College-Bills-are-Coming-Due-NYHELPs-May-Benefit-Students-Families-Looking-to-Fill-Tuition-Gaps/2876318 2582304 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:01:59 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/7-Key-Factors-for-Choosing-the-Best-College/2582304 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation 7-Key-Factors-for-Choosing-the-Best-College http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Choosing the college where you'll spend the next two or four years can be overwhelming, but doing your research and being prepared with questions will help you sort the campuses you love from those you don't. http://readme.readmedia.com/7-Key-Factors-for-Choosing-the-Best-College/2582304 2520802 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:04:57 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Eight-Ways-to-Get-Financially-Fit-After-College/2520802 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Eight-Ways-to-Get-Financially-Fit-After-College http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>New college grads may be worrying about transitioning from college life to a career and managing a job, an apartment, living expenses and student loan debt. http://readme.readmedia.com/Eight-Ways-to-Get-Financially-Fit-After-College/2520802 2412312 Fri, 27 May 2011 10:08:35 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-Pays-Tribute-to-Veterans-Families-with-Tuition-Awards/2412312 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation New-York-Pays-Tribute-to-Veterans-Families-with-Tuition-Awards http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>As we pay tribute to veterans this Memorial Day, the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) reminds veterans and families of members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have died, are disabled or were classified as missing in action ... http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-Pays-Tribute-to-Veterans-Families-with-Tuition-Awards/2412312 2396977 Thu, 26 May 2011 10:08:09 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Ace-the-NYS-Regents-Exams-Regents-Review-2-0-is-Online-24-7/2396977 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Ace-the-NYS-Regents-Exams-Regents-Review-2-0-is-Online-24-7 http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Studying for the New York State Regents Exams just got easier. Regents Review 2.0 offers online videos on each of the ten subject exams and four language exams scheduled in June. All of the popular Regents Review programs, which recently broadcast... http://readme.readmedia.com/Ace-the-NYS-Regents-Exams-Regents-Review-2-0-is-Online-24-7/2396977 2324477 Tue, 17 May 2011 10:01:54 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Six-Steps-For-Managing-Your-Student-Loan-The-Clock-Starts-Now/2324477 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Six-Steps-For-Managing-Your-Student-Loan-The-Clock-Starts-Now http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>The ink is barely dry on college diplomas, but the clock is ticking on the six-month grace period for federal student loans. Recent college graduates are reminded that repayment on their federal student loans will begin in November. http://readme.readmedia.com/Six-Steps-For-Managing-Your-Student-Loan-The-Clock-Starts-Now/2324477 2296365 Sat, 07 May 2011 10:00:56 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/HESC-Brings-College-Financial-Aid-Information-to-Long-Island-College-Fairs-May-10-11-and-12/2296365 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation HESC-Brings-College-Financial-Aid-Information-to-Long-Island-College-Fairs-May-10-11-and-12 http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Thousands of high school students are visiting college fairs scheduled throughout the spring. While students look for information about academic programs and campus life, they and their families are also thinking about the resources needed to pay ... http://readme.readmedia.com/HESC-Brings-College-Financial-Aid-Information-to-Long-Island-College-Fairs-May-10-11-and-12/2296365 2204113 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:01:56 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/John-R-Justice-Student-Loan-Repayment-Program-for-NY-Prosecutors-and-Public-Defenders-Announced/2204113 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation John-R-Justice-Student-Loan-Repayment-Program-for-NY-Prosecutors-and-Public-Defenders-Announced http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Eligible public defenders and prosecutors in New York State may now be able to receive assistance with their federal student loan payments as an incentive to remain in these critical roles in the criminal justice system. http://readme.readmedia.com/John-R-Justice-Student-Loan-Repayment-Program-for-NY-Prosecutors-and-Public-Defenders-Announced/2204113 2199372 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:01:52 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/HESC-Brings-Financial-Aid-Awareness-to-College-Fairs-Across-NY/2199372 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation HESC-Brings-Financial-Aid-Awareness-to-College-Fairs-Across-NY http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Thousands of high school students are visiting college fairs scheduled throughout the spring. While students look for information about academic programs and campus life, they and their families are also thinking about the resources needed to pay ... http://readme.readmedia.com/HESC-Brings-Financial-Aid-Awareness-to-College-Fairs-Across-NY/2199372 2065135 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:03:15 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Beware-of-FAFSA-and-Scholarship-Myths-and-Scams/2065135 nyshes New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Beware-of-FAFSA-and-Scholarship-Myths-and-Scams http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/1523.gif"/>Searching for scholarships can be time consuming, but the reward can be great, especially if you gain enough scholarship money to help pay for some or all of your college expenses. http://readme.readmedia.com/Beware-of-FAFSA-and-Scholarship-Myths-and-Scams/2065135