Things You Need To Know Now!
- Processing times are longer in July and August due to high volume. Applications for Federal Direct PLUS Loans and education loans from private lenders received after August 1, 2025 may not be processed by the fall bill due date. Please ensure all applications are submitted as soon as possible to prevent late fees.
- The last day to submit a Summer Financial Aid Application is Fri., Aug 8. A completed FAFSA must be on file and all items listed in your HUB To-Do List must be satisfied to receive federal aid.
- The last day to accept a Federal Direct Loan fore the summer semester is Thurs., Aug 14. Loans not accepted by this date will be cancelled and cannot be reoffered.
- The 2025-26 Excelsior Application is now open for first time applicants on the HESC website. The deadline to submit your application is Aug. 31, 2025.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Grant: FAQs and Information and Reporting.
News & Announcements
Fall 2025-4 Installment Payment Plan Enrollment Begins 8/15
The 4 installment payment plan enrollment starts on August 15, 2025. You cannot enroll in a payment plan if you have an unpaid bill hold on your account.
Last day to enroll in Fall 2025-5 installment Payment Plan 8/14
The last day to enroll in a 5 installment Fall 2025 payment plan is August 14, 2025.
Student Accounts Closure- August 7th at 11:30am
The office of Student Accounts will be closed on August 7th at 11:30am. We will re-open for our regularly scheduled business hours from 10:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m on Friday, August 8th. We apologize for the inconvenience. You may reach us by completing a contact us form located on our website.
All eligibility requirements and document requests must be fulfilled by the earlier of the award specific deadline or April 15 of the academic year in which you are seeking funds. Documents received, or changes to eligibility after this date may not be considered.
Information is subject to change without notice due to changes in federal, state and/or institutional rules and regulations. Students must complete a FAFSA every year. Students must be making satisfactory academic progress to continue to receive financial aid.