Frequently Asked Questions

Classes run from September-June.  Students can start anytime throughout the year, as long as there is room in the class.

If the class is already full, we will help you look at the options at the other locations of The Literacy Project or put your name on the waiting list.

It does not cost anything to attend classes at The Literacy Project.

Call the location you would like to take classes at or fill out the Contact Us form online to schedule an appointment to talk with The Literacy Project Staff.

If you are under 18 years old, bring a parent or guardian with you to the intake appointment. You’ll also need to bring a Letter of Withdrawal from your previous school. If you are 18 years or older, you do not need to bring anything with you.

Contact the guidance counselor at your previous school to obtain an official letter of withdrawal. If you are a homeschooled student, you need to contact the school district where you would have gone to public high school and request a letter of withdrawal.

There is no set time-line. You will learn at your own pace and work with your teacher and take it when you are ready. Some students are ready to take the test after just a few months while others study for several years.

The Literacy Project prepares students to take the high school equivalency exam (either the HISET or the GED),but we don’t offer the test ourselves.  When you are ready to take the test, we will help you find the testing center nearest to you.  

Most of the students at The Literacy Project take the test at Greenfield Community College or Holyoke Community College. 

We’ll help you understand what’s on the test and what you need to do to prepare for it.  If you want more information about either test before you enroll with us, you can visit the website for the GED and the HiSET.  

Go to diplomasender.com to obtain a copy of your transcript, there may be a small fee.

The Literacy Project incorporates computer skills into all of our classes, but we do not have separate classes for basic computer skills. 

Many students who take classes at The Literacy Project are learning English as an additional language.  However, students need to be able to carry on a conversation fluently in English before they enroll in our classes.  Local programs such as the Center for New Americans and the International Language Institute are good options for beginning English instruction. 

Classes at The Literacy Project are small, and volunteer tutors provide individual assistance during classes.  However, we do not provide one-on-one tutoring outside of class time.