CAC’s GED or HSE (High School Equivalency) classes are designed to help students prepare to take the 5 GED or High School Equivalency tests.
Students must be at least 16 years old and not enrolled in school to register for class, and to take the GED test.
What do they look like?
Online classes available in two methods:
- Live (synchronous) – where students and the teacher all join a virtual classroom at the same time
OR
- Not-live (asynchronous) classes – where you schedule appointments to work with the teacher or visit their office hours.
Starting in August, some in person classes will be offered at the Casa Grande Center and at the Aravaipa Campus.
Classes are divided into two skill bases
Math: teaches everything you need to know about passing the GED Math test and prepares students for college level course work.
Reading: teaches everything you need to know about the Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts GED test and students for college level reading and writing.
When can I take class?
You can see our schedule under the “Class Schedule and Locations” tab.
How much does the class cost?
All classes are free!
*Questions? Email us at Adult.Education@centralaz.edu or call the office at 520-494-5950.
How do I register?
**Student MUST BE PRESENT during registration appointment**
To register online, make an appointment here
OR
Register in-person at any campus
How much does the class cost?
All classes are currently free!
*Questions? Email us at Adult.Education@centralaz.edu
June Classes
**Student MUST BE PRESENT during registration appointment**
To register online, make an appointment here
Casa Grande Center: 1015 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande. 520-494-5950
Maricopa Campus: 17945 W. Regent Rd., Maricopa. 520-494-6400
Signal Peak Campus: 8470 N. Overfield Rd., Coolidge. 520-494-5444
Aravaipa Campus: 80440 E. Aravaipa Rd., Winkelman. 520-357-2800
Superstition Mountain Campus: 805 S. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction. 480-677-7731
San Tan Campus: 3736 E. Bella Vista Rd., San Tan Valley. 480-677-7825
Gila River Indian Community: 192 S. Skill Center Rd., Sacaton, AZ 85147
The GED Test
The website GED.com provides more information about the content of the test and enables students to set up a MyGED account. A MyGED account is required to take the GED test. The MyGED account will allow you to schedule the test and pay for it. There are five subjects tested: Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, Social Studies, and Civics. The test currently costs $149 or $35 for RLA, SS, SCI, MAT. The Civics test is $9.
GED testing is available at Signal Peak, Superstition Mountain, and Aravaipa Campuses. For more information, click here.
Scholarship Opportunity for GED Students!
CAC’s GED 1-Semester Scholarship
- Target: Students who pass the GED examination taken through the Central Arizona College GED Testing program
- Enrollment Requirements: Must enroll in a minimum of 1 credit hour with a maximum of 12 credit hours in the semester immediately following notification from CAC of scholarship eligibility.
- Renewal Requirements: This scholarship is non-renewable.
- Value: The amount equivalent to in-state tuition up to 12 credit hours.
Target: Students who complete 12 or more attendance hours in a CAC HSE class, and who pass all 5 GED tests (either at a CAC location or remotely).
Why TABE test?
The Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) test is an assessment for students in GED preparation classes to identify what areas a student should focus on in their studies to be able to pass the GED tests. Student will take the TABE test during the first week of class. Instructors will review the results with the student to create an education plan. To review progress and assess readiness, students will be invited to progress test after 40 hours of instruction have been completed. Based on results, students and instructors can adjust the education plan and keep moving toward passing the GED tests.
SUBJECTS:
LANGUAGE
TABE subtest focuses on spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, etc.
READING
TABE subtest focuses on vocabulary and reading comprehension.
MATH
TABE subtest focuses on basic math, fractions, percentages and the decimal system.
*TABE (INFORMATION FROM DRC INSIGHT)
Options:
1.) The College Credit Pathway is an option for adults seeking to obtain their High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma in Arizona. Effective July 1, 2018, adults can earn their HSE Diploma by demonstrating completion of 25 specific college credits along with passing the AZ Civics Test.
25 Required College Credits* | |||||
Course Areas | Credits | ||||
English Arts | 6 | ||||
Mathematics | 6 | ||||
Science | 4 | ||||
Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
Computer | 3 | ||||
College/Career Exploration | 3 | ||||
Arizona Civics Test | Pass |
2.) HSE PLUS Career Readiness Pathway is an option for individuals enrolled in WIOA Title II Adult Education. Eligible individuals must be actively enrolled in a Title II program.
Academic Readiness | Career Readiness |
•High School credits
•College credits •2014 GED tests passed •WIOA Title II Adult Ed. classes |
•College credits
•IET/IBEST Programs •CTE credits •Career Readiness Credential •Employment or internship •Industry Recognized Credentials |
Academic Requirements | Career Requirements |
•English Language Arts (4 pts)
•Mathematics (4 pts) •Science (3 pts) •Social Studies (3 pts) |
Individuals must earn 8 points by using a combination of the different eligible sources in this area. |
For more information, please visit www.cms.azed.gov.
