MSU HEP Program

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.