FY2027: High School Equivalency
This grant funds Massachusetts HSE Test Centers to improve test administration, technology, accessibility, and staffing, with a focus on enhancing resources and services for diverse test-taker populations.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: May 28, 2026 (Proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~$247,953 total; individual center awards range from ~$1,300 to ~$17,700; project period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Summary: Supports daily operations, test administration, accommodations, technology, and staffing for approved High School Equivalency Test Centers in Massachusetts.
Key Information: Only approved HSE Test Centers are eligible; application via GEM$ system required.
Description
This grant program provides state funding to assist the daily operations of High School Equivalency (HSE) Test Centers across Massachusetts. The grant covers costs associated with test administration, technology upgrades, accommodations for individuals with disabilities and English language learners, staffing, materials, and travel for HSE Chief Examiner meetings. The program prioritizes expenditures that enhance test center resources and accessibility, with special focus on districts and schools within the strategic transformation region. Only DESE-approved HSE Test Centers are eligible to apply.
