GED classes are free.
No. Our GED Preparation classes are all non-credit classes.
Anyone can take classes if they are over 16 and are no longer attending public school or being home schooled. Students 16 and 17 years old must be withdrawn from high school. The college also requires a conditional permission form from parents of students under 18 who attend the college GED classes.
Students must attend Week 1 to be admitted to GED classes. During this week, we test students for their present reading, math, and language levels and give them information about the GED test. We also assess students' readiness to pass the GED test and their commitment to the 10-week class.
Our 10-week Prep classes are offered in August, January, and March, and we have monthly entry times to GED Learn Lab every month from August through May.
We offer classes in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Verde Valley, and on-line.
Classes meet two days per week for three hours each day for a minimum of ten weeks.
The time it takes for GED study depends upon individual reading and math ability, scores on pretests, and time spent studying. Some students stay for two or more 10-week sessions.
No. You may take the GED test without attending preparation classes.
Students can take the GED test whenever they are ready. We have practice tests to help us determine when a student is ready to take the real test.
The GED consists of 5 tests: Reading, Science, Social Studies, Math, and Writing. Most of the tests consist of multiple choice questions. In addition, the Writing test includes composing a short essay, and the Math test has some short answer items.
For more information about the GED test visit the American Council on Education website.
Yes. Online students must register for a specific GED online class and come to a two-day Orientation to get started. These orientations are usually offered in July, September, October, January and March.
Online students must be self-motivated and self-disciplined to successfully study at home. Students should be also be able to use email easily and have regular access to a computer with high-speed Internet.
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