Our Program

Be a resident of Durham OR Orange County

Be between the ages of 16 and 24

Already have a NC State ID or NC Driver's License (not a temporary ID or license from the DMV).  You will be asked to provide this during registration/orientation.  If you do not bring it, we will ask you to leave and come back when you do.

Be pursuing your High School Equivalency (HSE) credentials.

• Please note that this is NOT the same as a diploma or high school credits.

• Please note we prepare learners for the HiSET NOT the GED.  You will receive the same HSE credential for the state of NC.

NOT be currently enrolled in high school.

• For students aged 16-17, we require a copy of the school withdrawal form, as well as, a parent/guardian present at intake testing & day of enrollment.  This is in order to confirm that the student has parental support for the decision to withdraw from school and enroll in an alternative program. 

Be available for learning lab EVERY Monday through Thursday from 9:30am - 1:00pm. 

• This includes not having work or childcare responsibilities during these times.

• So having a job that is second shift is most ideal.

• WE ARE CURRENTLY IN-PERSON ONLY.  WE WILL PUBLISH ON THIS SITE IF WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW ONLINE STUDENTS.

Have reliable access to and from the Durham Literacy Center.  YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR TRANSPORTATION.

Commit to working DAILY in the independent online learning environment and completing written curriculum work.

Be willing and able to follow our daily routines for each learning lab. 

Understand and follow the attendance policy.

COMMUNICATE early and often with program staff by calling or texting 919-213-8711.

Complete the YAP Absence form when you will miss learning lab. (This is for students attending 4 days per week.)

If you are only coming 2 days per week, you may not miss any days.