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The High School Equivalency Program (HEP), made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, provides migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families the necessary training to obtain the high school equivalency credential.
Eligibility
To be eligible for HEP classes, you must be at least 16 years old and officially withdrawn from high school.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
Admission requirements
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
Services offered to HEP students
Free classes, laptop computer, books and study materials
High school equivalency testing fees covered
Financial assistance
Tutoring
Post-graduation assistance in furthering the student's education, career advancement and/or military placement
Graduation ceremony
Cultural events
Program highlights
100% online
Classes, textbooks and official high school equivalency credential tests are available in both Spanish and English
Evening virtual classes three times a week
Weekly tutoring session available
Five-month program
Contact
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]
