LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ADULT LEARNING CENTER - E249 - (718) 482-5380
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (GED) PREPARATION

GED PREPARATION AND BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES

For GED test applicants who failed the GED test and would like to take classes before retesting, the Adult Learning Center at LaGuardia Community College also offers preparatory classes. We have both tuition GED classes and free pre-GED or GED classes. Individuals who feel they need classes before taking the GED test should also apply.

FREE Basic Education/GED Classes (BE/GED)

Our registration for the fall 2012 semester is closed.

You may also try New York City's 311 information line for other locations that may offer free BE/GED classes.

GED TUITION CLASSES - Winter 2013

Prepare to take the GED/high school equivalency exam and start building your future!

REGISTRATION DATES: (and Exam date)
Wednesday 01/09/13 6:00 p.m. Room E-242
Thursday 01/10/13 6:00 p.m. Room E-242
Saturday 01/12/13 10:00 a.m. Room E-500

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
19 years of age or older.
During registration, you will take a reading exam (35 minutes), math survey (20 minutes), and provide a writing sample in order to determine your reading and writing ability in English and assess if you can perform basic arithmetic functions.
Only those with appropriate level in reading, writing, and math skills will be admitted to class.

At the time of registration please note the following:
Enrollment depends upon space availability; first come, first served.
The registration process takes about two and a half hours. Please be on time. Latecomers will be turned away.
Bring a pen, a pencil and some form of ID to the registration.
If you've taken the GED exam before, depending on your test scores, you may be exempt from testing at the time of registration. To find out if you are exempt, bring your GED test scores to the registration.
Books must be purchased separately. Your teacher will provide the book title and cost.

TOTAL COST: $ 277.00
($262.00 for classes that includes a calculator, plus a $15.00 non refundable registration fee)

How to pay:
Payment is required at time of registration.
You can pay the $15.00 registration fee with a money order ONLY.
The payment of $262.00 for classes, is payable with a separate money order.
Leave the money order(s) blank until completion of the registration process.
Public Assistance recipients may receive a discount and pay $137.00, plus the $15.00 non-refundable testing fee. You must show your benefit card in order to receive the discount Public assistance.
Those 65 years and older may receive a discount and pay $187.00, plus the $15.00 non-refundable testing fee.
If you have taken the GED course within the last 6 months and need to retake it, we offer a 30% discount.

CLASS SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: BEGINS – ENDS (Choose one)
Wednesday and Friday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Jan. 23 Apr. 5
Monday and Wednesday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Jan. 23 Apr. 10
Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Jan. 22 Apr. 4
Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Jan. 26 Apr. 6
Wednesday and Friday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Jan. 23 Apr. 5 (Pre GED Level)