What Is the High School Equivalency Program?
The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) helps traveling and regular farm workers who are at least 16 years old and not enrolled in school to acquire the equivalent of a high school diploma. HEP is funded by the U.S. Department of Education through a special grant and began in 1967.
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Goal
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Students enroll in HEP to obtain the equivalent of a high-school diploma, which can then lead to employment, college education or a training program. The intent of HEP is to assist in the preparation and successful completion of GED exams.
Services
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Students participating in HEP receive counseling, tutoring, financial aid, housing, health care and referrals to colleges and employers.They also receive direct academic instruction to prepare for the GED exams. All services are free.
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Locations
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The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education in several states.The department issues grants to institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations where HEP programs take place.
Number of students
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More than 7,000 students participate in HEP annually.
Applicants
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HEP applications can be requested by contacting:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW., Room 3E344
Washington, DC 20202-6135
(202) 260-8103
http://www.ed.gov/programs/hep/index.html
For information about obtaining an application in Braille or large print, see http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister.
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