High School Equivalency (GED®)

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The High School Equivalency program is designed for anyone who has not completed high school and wishes to earn a high school equivalency diploma. The current high school equivalency exam offered by CFCC is the GED® test. All classes are free!

Wilmington

Burgaw, Surf City, and Castle Hayne

Rankin Terrace

Students wishing to attend classes at the Wilmington campus or online must attend a 2-part orientation session.

Orientation Schedule

• Full attendance for both steps is required
• All students must bring a picture ID with birth date and signature and social security card
• Students aged 16 or 17 must also bring a notarized parental consent form
  • Students aged 16 or 17 who have been enrolled in a public school within the last 6 months must bring an official school withdraw form ( New Hanover County , Pender County , other )

  Registration & Orientation sessions are held in the McLeod (S) Building, Rm. S-105.

  Step 1:	Step 2:	Classes Begin:
  July 10, 2024 9:00am – 1:00pm	July 11, 2024 10:00am – 12:00pm	August 26, 2024
  July 22, 2024 5:00pm – 9:00pm	July 23, 2024 5:00pm – 7:00pm	August 26, 2024
  August 12, 2024 5:00pm – 9:00pm	August 13, 2024 5:00pm – 7:00pm	August 26, 2024
  August 28, 2024 9:00am – 1:00pm	August 29, 2024 10:00am – 12:00pm	October 7, 2024
  September 11, 2024 9:00am – 1:00pm	September 12, 2024 10:00am – 12:00pm	October 7, 2024
  September 23, 2024 5:00pm – 9:00pm	September 24, 2024 5:00pm – 7:00pm	October 7, 2024

  Students wishing to attend classes at Burgaw, Castle Hayne, or Surf City can arrive and register on site!

  Simply arrive and register on site!

  Location	Days and Times
  Burgaw Center	Tue, Wed, and Thu from 6 to 9 p.m.
  North Campus (Castle Hayne)	Tue and Thu from 6 to 9 p.m.
  Surf City Center	Tue and Thu from 6 to 9 p.m.

  • Burgaw Center
  • North Campus
  • Surf City Center

  Bring to Class

  Ages 18 or Older

  1. Bring a valid identification card (driver’s license or state ID card).
  2. Know your Social Security number or bring your Social Security card.

  Ages 16 or 17

  1. Complete the steps above.
  2. Obtain and complete a notarized parental consent form .
  3. Bring a completed official school withdrawal form ( New Hanover County , Pender County ,
     other ).

  Simply arrive and register on site!

  Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.

  Transportation provided to Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) residents.

  Location
  415 N. 12 th St.
  Wilmington, NC 28401

  GED® Test Information

  Test subjects include:

  1. 1. • Reasoning through Language Arts
        • Social Studies
        • Science
        • Math

     The cost for the Official GED ® Test is $104 for all four parts or $26 for each individual part. The GED Ready™ Official Practice Tests are offered for free to eligible students!

     Scholarships are available for eligible students! Contact Kathy Martinez for more information at kmartinez@cfcc.edu .

     Transcripts

     Need an official transcript or diploma for GED®, HiSET or TASC high school equivalency testing?

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