Adult ESL/HSE
Free Adult ESL and High School Equivalency (GED) classes
In short
Free English classes, literacy, and HSE prep; the NY HSE exam (GED) is free in New York. Adults 16+/18+ not enrolled in school (age varies by program).
- What you get
- Free English classes, literacy, and HSE prep; the NY HSE exam (GED) is free in New York.
- Who qualifies
- Adults 16+/18+ not enrolled in school (age varies by program).
- Income limit (2026)
- none
- Papers to gather
- Usually ID only; HSE needs NY residency proof.
- Renewal
- Per term.
- 2026 update
- active (federal WIOA Title II adult-ed funding cuts proposed 2025-26; unverified local impact).
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