GED Preparation Classes (GED)
The GED program is designed for persons 18 or older who have not graduated from high school and function at or above the 9th grade reading level. Students receive individualized instruction to prepare for the five areas of the GED exam. Persons who pass the GED test will receive a high school equivalency diploma. Sixteen and seventeen-year-olds may enroll in the Basic Skills Program with special permission. For further information contact Jackie Williams at (910) 642-7141, ext. 326 or email her at jwilliams@sccnc.edu.
GED Testing
North Carolina residents wishing to take the GED high school equivalency exam may qualify by doing the following:
- Enroll in one of SCC's free GED preparation classes.
- Score at a high school level on the reading and math assessments.
- Earn a passing score on the GED practice test.
- If retesting, a minimum of 40 hours in classroom instruction is required.
The testing fee is $7.50 for new examinees and $2.50 for students retesting in writing. Check the Continuing Education Schedule for testing times and dates.
General Educational Development Education (GED) Online
For more information, call SCC at (910) 642-7141, ext. 401 or visit the Basic Skills Lab on the college campus in B-103.