Who is eligible to participate in MSU HEP?

To be eligible for the Michigan State University High School Equivalency Program you must be a migrant or seasonally employed agricultural worker or his/her children who has spent 75 days in migrant and/or seasonal farmwork in Michigan during the past 24 months; or has been eligible for, or has participated in migrant programs or in a Work Force Investment Act Program for migrant or seasonal farmworkers.

Who is a migrant and/or seasonal farmworker?

• Seasonal farmworker: a person employed in farmwork on a temporary or seasonal (not year-round) basis.
• Migrant farmworker: a seasonal farmworker whose employment requires travel which keeps the farmworker from returning to a permanent home within the same day.

Must be at least 17 years of age or over, or beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.

Must not have secondary school diploma or its equivalent.

Must not be currently enrolled in school.

Agree to participate in the required tutorial, academic, and cultural programs and activities as designated by MSU HEP staff.

Demonstrates initiative to study in preparation for passing the GED exam.

Demonstrates initiative to observe the rules of Michigan State University and MSU HEP.

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Admission

MSU HEP students are admitted for Fall (September) & Spring (January) admissions. Our program of recruitment continues through the entire calendar year, however, early application is strongly encouraged as space is limited.

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Contacts

For more information contact:

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Application Process

How do I Apply for HEP?
Each applicant must complete an MSU HEP application before he/she will be considered. To request an application packet please contact the MSU HEP recruitment coordinator toll-free at 1-866-432-9900. Also the application can be downloaded and completed in a PDF format (click here), please mail the printed copy to:

Miguel E. Torres Recruitment Coordinator MSU HEP Michigan State University C-249 Holden Hall East Lansing, MI 48825

 

To be considered, application materials must be received at least three weeks before the start of our academic period.

Spring 2008 - January 22, 2008.

Fall 2008 - September 8, 2008.

The recruiter and staff are available to help potential students through the application process and answer any questions regarding any aspect of our MSU HEP program.

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Services

All MUS HEP participants are provided the following services:

• GED preparation and classroom instruction

• Academic and vocational counseling

• Tutors to assist in reviewing, explaining, and studying course material

• Meals are provided and are served in a MSU dining hall

• On-campus housing

• Introduction to the support staff and university system at Michigan State University

• Career Advising

• Post-HEP Assistance

• Instructional materials and student supplies

• Weekly stipend

All services provided at no charge to participants.

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