General Educational Development (GED®) classes prepare students to take the tests required to earn the GED® high school equivalency certificate. Preparation classes are offered in English.
Enrollment qualifications
- Students must reside in the Black Hawk College District.
- Students must be at least 17 years of age or older and not enrolled in a K-12 school district. Please be aware that 16-year-old students may enroll only with parental and K-12 school district permission.
- Youth GED® classes (High School Credit/Youth GED®) may be an option for students starting at age 16 who qualify. If you are unsure of which class section to attend, visit the Optional Education Youth GED® page or inquire at the time of registration.
Cost of classes
Qualifying students attend the Black Hawk College preparation classes without cost. However, students should note that there is a fee to take the GED® test. For registration dates and times, contact us at 309-796-8216.
Test registration
To register to take the computer-based test, visit GED Testing Service®.