School Services

NTHEA and Higher Education Servicing (HESC) are mindful that all schools are not at the same technological level; therefore, there is maximum flexibility built into the processes, and individualized service is a top priority.

School Benefits

  • Online access to HESC originated loans through HigherEd Online
  • AdvanTG software - Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC)
  • EFT - Electronic Funds Transfer
  • Individual Borrower Checks
  • APPS Tracking - Application Tracking which allows schools to enter and electronically transmit borrower data to the guarantee agency
  • Eight-hour turnaround on disbursements
  • Toll free 800 telephone numbers for schools and borrowers
  • Online refunds/cancellations
  • Pre-Approval Request available on PLUS Loans
  • Online PLUS Pre-Approval service

Features For Student Borrowers

  • Fast turnaround on application processing
  • Interest on Unsubsidized Loans is capitalized once at Repayment
  • Friendly Texas-based staff available at 1-800-813-HESC (800-813-4372)
  • Loans are maintained at one location from disbursement through repayment