It's Here: The New York State Higher Education Loan Program is Enacted

Governor Paterson announces the enactment of the New York Higher Education Loan Program - NYHELPs will help fill the gap between college costs and financial aid by giving students and families access to low-cost education loans not currently available in the private loan market. NYHELPs loans will be available for students in the spring term of the 2009-10 academic year.

Getting Smart About Money: April is Financial Literacy Month

Governor David A. Paterson has proclaimed April Financial Literacy Month in New York State. The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, the State's financial aid agency is promoting financial literacy throughout April by highlighting financial education tools and services available through HESC.org to students, parents, schools and all New Yorkers to help them understand money issues.

Free Study Help Available for New York State Regents Exams

Free Study help is available for high school students who are gearing up for the New York State Regents Exams. Regents Review Live! begins May 4 with programming for each of the ten subject exams and four language exams, airing on public television stations across the state.

Financial Literacy Tip of the Week

We’ll forward a new financial literacy tip to share with your students each week during April…here’s the first in the series:

Financial Literacy Podcasts

Podcasts are available 24/7 for you, your students and their families to download onto their personal computers or portable listening device.

Give Your Students the FACTS of Financial Literacy

HESC’s Financial Awareness and Consumer Training for Students (FACTS) module is a collection of materials to help schools counsel high school students on basic financial management skills – topics include: why savings is important; how to open a savings and checking account; how to write a check; determining “needs” versus “wants;” understanding credit and becoming aware of identity theft. The curriculum is presented in customized Power Point modules, complete with scripts, talking points and hand-outs. All the materials can be personalized to the school’s needs and presented by guidance, business or other educators at high school -- or by HESC trainers.

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