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The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) provides migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families the training needed to obtain a high school equivalency credential. The program is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

• Free classes, laptop computer, books and study materials
• Classes, textbooks and official high school equivalency credential tests are available in both Spanish and English
• High school equivalency testing fees covered
• Financial assistance available
• Weekly tutoring session available
• Five-month program that's 100% online – evening virtual classes three times a week
• Post-graduation assistance in furthering the student's education, career advancement and/or military placement
• Graduation ceremony
• Cultural events

To be eligible for HEP classes, you must be at least 16 years old and officially withdrawn from high school. You must also meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Have been a seasonal farm worker* (or a family member of a worker) who worked on a U.S. farm for the minimum time period required by the program
• Have attended a public school in the U.S. and received Migrant Educational Services (Title 1C) while enrolled
• Have participated in a WIA Section 633 program

*Includes agriculture, ranching, orchards, forestry, Christmas trees, dairy, poultry or fish farms

Enrolling in HEP

• Call the HEP Office at 919-334-1595 to find out if you qualify for the program
• Make an appointment to take the entrance test (reading comprehension and math)
• Have at least one of the following forms of photo ID (unexpired)
  • State-issued driver's license
  • State-issued ID (from the Division of Motor Vehicles)
  • Passport (U.S. or international)
  • Matrícula consular
• Attend the orientation session

Call or visit the HEP Office to find out if you qualify for the program:

HEP Program
Wake Tech Beltline Education Center
3200 Bush St., Office 107A
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-334-1595
[email protected]