High School Equivalency Program
The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) assists migration and/or seasonal farm workers and members of their immediate family to obtain a General Educational Development (GED). HEP aims for students to gain better employment, begin post-secondary education or vocational training, or enlist in the US military. HEP provides many benefits which includes: free textbooks and materials, free GED testing, career readiness workshops, and financial assistances based on need, flexible class schedule including, but not limited to, evening and Saturday classes.
For more information please contact the UNG HEP recruiter by phone: 678-717-3586 or by email at hep@ung.edu
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Hep in the News
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CAMP renewed for five more years with $2.1 million federal grant
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at the University of North Georgia (UNG) received a $2,125,000 federal grant to renew its program for five additional years.
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Record 19 graduate from High School Equivalency Program
A record 19 students received their high school GED in one semester thanks to the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) at the University of North Georgia.
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Kinesiology major named Newman Civic Fellow
Based on Adriana Zarate's work and leadership at the University of North Georgia, UNG Dean of Students Dr. Alyson Paul nominated her for a Newman Civic Fellowship. Zarate received the recognition Marc
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Husband and wife earn GEDs through HEP program
Meden and Hindalia Montano walked down an aisle Jan. 27 to accept their General Educational Development (GED) certificates with more than 20 family members applauding their accomplishment.
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Gainesville mother-daughter overcome obstacles, take advantage of UNG educational programs
As a young mother, Blanca de Jesus Ruiz Lopez wanted a better life for her and her 3-year-old daughter, Astrid Torres. At 23, she scooped up her child and walked out of her home in Honduras and headed