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High School Equivalency Program
24 & SCORE!
SUNY Sullivan’s 24-Credit Hour High School Equivalency Program lets you enroll in a degree program AND earn a high school equivalency diploma simultaneously. After completing twenty-four (24) college credits with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 (C) or better, you will receive your High School Equivalency Diploma.
Please visit the New York State Education Department (NYSED) page for more program details.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTSIONS
What is the 24 Credit Hour High School Equivalency Program?
The 24 Credit Hour High School Equivalency program is a path for someone to earn their
High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma while also earning college credits that apply toward
a college degree. Students earn credit by taking courses at SUNY Sullivan that follow New
York State’s requirements for HSE.
When you meet with an advisor, you will choose a college major (which can include Liberal
Arts if you’re undecided). Based on the requirements of the college major you choose, you’ll
select classes that also fit within the 24 Credit Hour program requirements.
Who is Eligible?
- Homeschooled students
- Students who have stopped attending high school
- School-aged students who wish to attend college early
- Adults with a high school diploma not recognized by New York State
- Adults without a high school diploma or GED
Is this a GED?
No. High School Equivalency diplomas are different from GEDs. However, with a HSE diploma,
the material covered is more extensive than a GED. The GED and HSE diploma are treated
similarly by employers and postsecondary education institutions.
What classes will I take?
Courses vary depending on which major you choose, but the required categories include:
- English Language Arts - 6 credits
- Mathematics - 3 credits
- Natural Science - 3 credits
- Social Science - 3 credits
- Humanities - 3 credits
- Degree Program (The subject will vary by program) - 6 credits
One course is typically 3 credits.
How long will it take to finish the 24 Credit Hour Program?
It depends on how many classes you enroll in and complete each semester. A student who enrolls in 12 credits each semester will finish in two semesters, whereas someone enrolling in less credits will take longer to complete the program. Summer and Winter classes are also available to help finish quicker.
How much does it cost?
View our tuition and fees page.
Can I get financial aid to help me pay for the program?
You can take the Ability to Benefit (ATB) test to see if you are eligible to receive New York state financial aid. The test has three parts: Arithmetic, Reading, and Writing. It is completed on a computer in the Learning Center on campus and cannot be administered virtually. You must get a satisfactory score in all three sections to pass the test.
If you successfully pass an Ability to Benefit (ATB) test, you may be eligible for New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) financial aid.
How can I study for the Ability to Benefit (ATB) test?
A practice guide is available at:
https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice
What else do I need to do before choosing classes?
Before making your class schedule, you will take Math and English placement exams to determine what level of classes you’ll need. The exams can be done on campus in our Learning Center or virtually.
NOTE: Some students will need permission from their local high school to participate.
Reach out to the guidance office of the last high school you attended and request to have your academic transcript sent to admissions@sunysullivan.edu. The transcript needs to include all work completed before you withdrew, as well as the date of your withdrawal.
- To seek financial aid, you must pass the Ability to Benefit (ATB) test. Once you are accepted to the college, a member of our staff will reach out to help you schedule an appointment to take the ATB test if you wish to take it.
- Complete the TAP application to determine if you are eligible for state financial aid.
- Use SUNY Sullivan’s Federal School Code: 002879.
- Contact finaid@sunysullivan.edu if you need assistance completing your form.
- Visit https://sunysullivan.edu/fafsa/ for more information.
Click here for vaccination requirement details.
In addition to your Immunization record, as of January 2022, all students with an on-campus presence must be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus (At this time, students registered 100% online are exempt from this requirement, unless they are using on-campus services). Failure to provide the required documentation will result in administrative withdrawal from seated classes.
If you have any questions, please email healthservices@sunysullivan.edu.
Students who successfully pass an Ability to Benefit (ATB) test may be eligible for New York State Tuition Assistant Program (TAP) financial aid.
Our Learning Center staff will reach out to help you make an appointment after you are accepted to the college.
Practice questions can be found at https://accuplacer.
We want to ensure that you are placed in the appropriate courses so that you can be successful. Our English and Math placement tests will help determine the right courses for you. Our Learning Center staff will reach out to help you make an appointment after you are accepted to the college.
After your English & Math placement test results are in, you will meet with an advisor in the Learning Center who will help you choose your classes and make a schedule.
If you applied for financial aid, please go to this link to set up your new student portal for financial aid at SUNY Sullivan.
Please contact finaid@sunysullivan.edu with any questions.
Click here to find out what it is, how to submit it, and why it could save you money.
Even after your financial aid is awarded and applied, you may still have an outstanding balance. Your tuition and fees must be paid, or a payment plan must be set up before your classes begin. Click here to find out how to access your balance and make a payment
We strongly encourage you to apply for financial aid as soon as you start your application to ensure that you will have the aid you need.
Once you are admitted, there are Next Steps to Becoming a General that you’ll also need to complete.
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