HESC · FY2026 · 2025-2026 Session
Administers TAP and other student-aid programs.
Total appropriation
$1.0B
All Funds
Workforce
240
FTE positions
% of state budget
0.39%
of $254B All Funds
% of Education
2.0%
of $50.4B
How the $1.0B is allocated across major program areas.
| Program | Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) | Aid / Grants | $0.80B | 80.0% |
| Other scholarships & loan forgiveness | Aid / Grants | $0.20B | 20.0% |
| Total mapped | $1.00B | 100% | |
These are the budget-bill slots that carry HESC appropriations.
Peers within the same functional area.
Source: NYS Division of the Budget Enacted Budget Financial Plan, FY2026. Figures are approximate and rounded for display.