Program Overview

High School Equivalency Program

The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is designed to assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, or their children, who are at least 17 years old and not currently enrolled in school, to obtain a high school equivalency diploma and subsequently secure better employment, pursue post-secondary education, or enter a vocational training program.

Program Description

The program serves over 5,000 students annually across the nation. Its mission is to "serve, educate, and improve the quality of life of farmworkers through education." HEP is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education.

Program Objective

The objective of the HEP is to provide educational services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers, enabling them to obtain a high school equivalency diploma and enhancing their opportunities for better employment and further education.

Target Population

• Migrant and seasonal farmworkers
• Children of migrant and seasonal farmworkers
• Individuals at least 17 years old
• Not currently enrolled in school

Program Funding

The HEP is funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education.