You earn your GED by passing four GED subject area tests: language arts, math, science, and social studies.

Yes, but it is not recommended unless you are sure you’re prepared to pass. You’ll need to set up an account at GED Testing Service to make an appointment for official testing. You can also purchase “GED Ready,” which is the official GED practice test. A GED Ready test lets you know if you are likely to pass or if you should consider prep classes. GED Ready can be done online from home. Official testing is available at our Albany Campus and is scheduled through your GED Testing Service account. Additionally, you may have the option to take an official test online if you meet certain requirements.

The GED credential and our GED prep classes are meant for adults, but we can make exceptions for those aged 16 and 17. You should have a "release from compulsory attendance" letter from your most recently-attended high school or get a "parent assurance” and "GED authorization letter" from the Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD homeschool office. No one under the age of 16 is eligible for GED classes or GED testing.

Virtual classes meet at specific days and times on Zoom. In-person classes are typically offered at the Albany Campus, the Benton Center, and the DHS building in Corvallis on Research Way. We have daytime, evening, and some Saturday options. Not all classes are offered every term.

Class are free.

While most classes start at the beginning of a new term, some classes are open enrollment. Usually we can get you started at any point in the term. We will help you prepare to register for the classes you want at the start of the next term.

You should be prepared to attend each class you sign up for at least 90% of the time, which means you can have no more than two unexcused absences per term. This includes online classes. We can’t help you meet your goals if you aren’t in class.

Missing a lot of classes will affect your progress in the program and can affect whether or not you are able to register for future terms.

You will take a CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) test when you enter the program and then usually once a term to monitor your progress. This test shows your level and helps us get you into the right class. Taking the CASAS is a requirement, and you are able to schedule the test either in-person or virtually at your convenience.

Our subject-based classes (science, language arts, etc) are designed to help you learn what you need to know to pass the official test in that subject area after one term. You will take an official practice test, the GED Ready, at the end of the class. However, sometimes students want to repeat the class, and that is okay. Students can take any subject-based class no more than three times. It is important to attend all of your classes, participate, and do your homework.

You can request this at GED Testing Service. LBCC does not keep GED records.

Yes! LBCC has Student Navigators who can help you plan for college. They help with things like financial aid, researching programs at LBCC, navigating the admissions process, and more. We also have a special class, College and Career Readiness, to help you get ready to transition into college.