Adult Diploma
An Adult Diploma is acquired through the successful completion of either a competency based or credit based program. A competency based program enables a student to attain their adult diploma through displaying competency in 6 subjects: math, language arts, science, social studies, technology, and life skills. Competency in subjects can be attained via transcripts, tests, current classroom work, employment, and life experiences. A credit based diploma is earned through the completion of the credits required by the school district. Adult Diploma programs are free and the Twin Cities locations are listed below and on our map.
GED
A General Education Diploma (GED) is earned through the successful completion of four individual tests in the subjects of Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, & Science. Each section can be tested individually ($30 each) or the test can be taken all together. Educational programs to help prepare students for the GED test are free and select locations are listed below (all locations can be located on our map). The individual must be 19* years old to take the test.
*If an individual is 17-18 years old and wants to take the GED test, they must meet at least one of the following requirements
1) Being out of school for 1 calendar year
2) Your high school class has graduated
3) An employer requires it for employment
4) The military requires it for entry
5) If a post-secondary institution says you need the GED for entry.
6) An Adult Basic Education program says you have successfully completed the practice tests.
*If an individual is 17-18 years old and wants to take the GED test, they must meet at least one of the following requirements
1) Being out of school for 1 calendar year
2) Your high school class has graduated
3) An employer requires it for employment
4) The military requires it for entry
5) If a post-secondary institution says you need the GED for entry.
6) An Adult Basic Education program says you have successfully completed the practice tests.
Adult Diploma Locations
1) Volunteers of America High School (Minneapolis) Competency & Credit Based Programs. 612.278.4239. 924 19th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Classes M-Th 3pm-9pm (3-5pm Independent Work Time) {M Social Studies 5pm-7pm, Science 7pm-9pm, Tu/Th English from 5pm-9pm, W Math 5pm-9pm}. 2) Hubbs Center (St. Paul)-Year Round Competency Based Programs for individuals 18 and up. Childcare is available during class from 7:30am-3:30pm via the YWCA and can be applied for. Hubbs Center 651.290.4822, 1030 University Ave West, St. Paul, MN 55104. Enrollment is done on M & W from 9-11:30 or 2-5:30pm. 3) Osseo ABE (Brooklyn Center)-Competency Based. 763.566.5452, 7051 Brooklyn Boulevard 200S, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429. Morning classes are on M-Th from 9am-1pm, and evening classes are on Tu & Th from 5:30pm-8:30pm. 4) AAP Robbinsdale Area (Credit Based). Enrollment call Dan Woodbury 763.504.8318 or General Info 763.504.8300. Located at Crystal Learning Center, 305 Willow Bend, Crystal, MN 55428. Morning Classes are from 9am-2pm, Evening Classes are from 430pm-830pm. 5) Roseville ALC (Credit Based) 651.604.3553, Fairview Community Center Room 207, 1910 County Road B West, Roseville, MN 55113. Classes Tuesday 330-730 (1 on 1 Teacher Support). 6) Metro North ABE (Locations in Blaine & Anoka) Competency based programs. 763.433.4200 (for both locations). (Blaine) Blaine Learning Lab, 1201 89th Ave NE, Suite 335, Blaine, MN 55434. (Anoka) Metro North ABE at Anoka Technical College Room 184 (1355 West Highway 10, Anoka, MN 55303). 7) Metro South (Bloomington) Credit & Competency Based Programs. 952.681.6170, 2575 West 88th St, Bloomington, MN 55431. Classes from 915-315 M-Th. 8) Dakota Valley Learning Center (Apple Valley) Credit based program. 952.388.1980, 4679 144th St West, Apple Valley, MN 55124. 9) Great Rivers AEC (Cottage Grove) Credit based program. 651.425.6634, 8400 East Point Douglas Road South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Classes are 12:30pm-8:30pm M/Tu, W 3:45pm-7:45pm, and F 12:30pm-4:30pm. |
GED Preparation Sites
1) Emerge's GED Program (North Minneapolis) 763.251.0379 1834 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 2) Summit Academy OIC (Minneapolis) 612.377.0150 935 Olson Memorial Highway, Minneapolis, MN 55405 3) Neighborhood House (St. Paul) 651.789.2522 (Childcare available!) 179 Robie St East, St. Paul, MN 55107 4) Hubbs Center (St. Paul) 651.290.4822 (Childcare available!) 1030 University Ave West, St. Paul, MN 55104 5) Osseo ABE (Brooklyn Center) 763.566.5452 7051 Brooklyn Boulevard 200S, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 6) AAP Robbinsdale (Crystal) 763.504.8300 Crystal learning center 305 Willow Bend, Crystal, MN 55428 7) West ABE (Wayzata) 763.745.5213 (Childcare available!) 1605 County Rd 101 North, Rooms 200A-C, Plymouth, MN 55447 8) Adult Options in Education (St. Louis Park) 952.988.5343 1342 Colorado Ave South, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 9) Adult Options in Education (Hopkins) 952.988.5343 Eisenhower Community Center 1001 Hwy 7, Hopkins, MN 55305 |