Start Here, Get There

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 3, 2013

January is College Financial Aid Awareness Month in New York State and the Higher Education Service Corporation’s (HESC) “Start Here, Get There” campaign is currently offering events and other tools to help students and families undertake the college aid application process.

It’s one of the most daunting tasks facing college-bound students and their families. But now’s the time to get started and this month’s ‘Start Here, Get There’ financial aid awareness campaign offers easily accessible and vitally important information and assistance. It’s a one-stop clearinghouse for the tools that students and families need to complete the process.

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Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

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"It’s one of the most exciting weekends of the year with NASCAR’s return to Watkins Glen International, and the village of Watkins Glen is taking an early checkered flag as the recipient of this year’s state DRI award. It's a great victory," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara to young readers: Don't forget online summer reading program

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Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (far right) recently joined former Steuben County Legislator Pat McAllister (far left) and Addison Public Library Director Lori Patterson at the library's weekly summer reading program.

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Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.