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Apply to HSE/GED (high school equivalency) programs, English classes, or get a head start on college.

Earn your high school diploma

Having a high school diploma opens up many job opportunities. Get your diploma with one of the free High School Equivalency (HSE) programs near you.

 

More ways to get your high school diploma

Free programs to help you get your degree

Finish high school if you're behind on credits or dropped out

Transfer Schools by NYC Public Schools (Department of Education DOE)

For 16-21 year olds who want to earn their high school diploma.

  • Services Provided High School diploma and HSE/GED prep
Go to www.schools.nyc.gov

High school classes in the afternoon or evening

Young Adult Borough Centers by NYC Public Schools (Department of Education DOE)

Attend part-time classes to earn your high school diploma if you cannot go to school during the day.

  • Services Provided High School diploma and HSE/GED prep
  • Duration and Length Part time during afternoons or evenings
Go to www.schools.nyc.gov

Advanced job training and employment for youth ages 16-24

Advance & Earn by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)

Now enrolling.

Training and employment program for youth who are not working nor in school.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training, High School diploma and HSE/GED prep, Internships and fellowships
  • Duration and Length 6 months
Learn more about Advance & Earn

Job training and employment for low-income youth

Train & Earn by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)

Now enrolling. Disability accommodation details are available. View this program to learn more. Disability accommodation details are available. View this program to learn more.   Language access details are available. View this program to learn more. Language access details are available. View this program to learn more.

Short-term program for ages 16-24 who are not working nor in school.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training, English classes, High School diploma and HSE/GED prep
  • Duration and Length schedule varies
Learn more about Train & Earn

Earn your college degree

Set yourself up for success before and during college

Help with finishing your associates or bachelors degree

CUNY ASAP by City University of New York (CUNY)

Academic support program to help CUNY students stay on track and graduate on time.

  • Services Provided College enrollment, prep, and completion
  • Support Provided Assistance to cover textbooks, tuition, and fees.
Go to www1.cuny.edu

Earn college credits while in high school

College Now by City University of New York (CUNY)

Now enrolling.

Available to juniors, seniors, and some sophomores in DOE high schools.

  • Services Provided College enrollment, prep, and completion
Go to k16.cuny.edu

English and math help for CUNY students

CUNY Start, Math Start, and English Start by City University of New York (CUNY)

Now enrolling.

Succeed in college courses by getting English and math help

  • Services Provided College enrollment, prep, and completion, English classes
  • Duration and Length Full-time, part-time, days or evenings
  • Support Provided Academic advisement, tutoring, MetroCards
Learn more about CUNY Start, Math Start, and English Start

English help for incoming CUNY students

CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) by City University of New York (CUNY)

Now enrolling.

Help to improve your academic English skills before starting college.

  • Services Provided College enrollment, prep, and completion, English classes
  • Duration and Length 25 hours per week, up to a year
Learn more about CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP)

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