The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) has been named a 2026 Top Workplace in the Capital Region by the Times Union, which recognizes the agency’s commitment to fostering a supportive, mission-driven workplace dedicated to helping New Yorkers access affordable higher education.
HESC was amongst a handful of other NYS agencies to receive the Times Union's 2026 Top Workplace honor, which included the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, NYS Department of Heath, and the Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) Human Services Contact Center.
The Top Workplaces honor is evaluated based on employee feedback, measuring key elements of workplace culture, including connection, alignment, and employee engagement, and is compared against national benchmarks developed from millions of workers across the country. The award recognizes organizations that put people first and create environments where employees feel valued and empowered.
Doris B. González, Acting President of the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation said, “At HESC, our mission is personal – We Help You Pay for College. We know that financial aid can be a determining factor in whether a student is able to attend college. This award reflects the passion, collaboration, and pride our team brings to that mission every single day. Their commitment to students, to each other, and to our mission is what makes HESC such a special agency. I couldn’t be prouder of the work we do and the culture we’ve built together.”
Driven by its mission of helping people pay for college, each year, HESC provides nearly $1 billion in student financial aid to approximately 300,000 students through programs like the Tuition Assistance Program, the Excelsior Scholarship, and a wide range of scholarships and loan forgiveness initiatives. In addition to providing financial support, HESC offers virtual and in-person guidance to help students and their families navigate the often-complex process of securing financial aid. HESC professionals strive every day to demystify the financial aid process, ensuring that students and their families have the support they need to navigate higher education funding successfully.
For more information about HESC and its grant, scholarship, and loan forgiveness programs, visit hesc.ny.gov.
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