The HESC Student Loan Marketplace, powered by Overture, has won the Best of New York award for a project best advancing service to the public from the Center for Digital Government (CDG). The award was presented at a ceremony during the GTC East: New York Digital Government Summit on September 24.

"It is more important than ever for families to have clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand information about alternatives for financing college costs," said Governor David A. Paterson. "The HESC Student Loan Marketplace is an open network of lenders that helps provide students with guidance to make informed decisions in a safe and trustworthy environment," the Governor added. "I am proud that New York is a leader in helping students and families pay for college."

John Austin, Sr. Vice President of Customer Relations, accepted the award on behalf of HESC. “By implementing HESC Student Loan Marketplace, HESC is able to help New York families learn about, compare and choose the best private education loan for their particular financial circumstances, something they could not do before,” Austin stated. Also, Marketplace provides schools with a program that they can confidently recommend to students,” he added.

To read the full press release, click here. To visit the HESC Student Loan Marketplace, click here.