FY2027: High School Equivalency
Forecasted
FY2027: High School Equivalency supports Massachusetts test centers with operating costs, staffing, materials, technology, and accommodations to deliver high school equivalency testing.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $247,953 total; listed FY27 center allocations of $1,300–$17,717
Summary: Supports approved Massachusetts High School Equivalency Test Centers with operating costs, staffing, materials, technology, and accommodations.
Key Information: Only approved HSE Test Centers are eligible to apply.
Description
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s High School Equivalency grant supports the day-to-day operation of approved HSE Test Centers. Administered by the ACLS program unit under Fund Code 0850, this state-funded program helps centers cover test administration, accommodations, and technology upgrades.
Funding priorities include test center materials, technology, staffing, accommodations for people with disabilities and English language learners, and travel to HSE Chief Examiner meetings. Supported expenses include non-instructional testing materials, office supplies and equipment, staffing for regular testing and accommodation needs, and HSE conference registration. Districts and schools in the strategic transformation region receive priority.
