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GED

General Education Development programs and testing are free.

After 12 hours of instruction, we will pay for students to take both:

  • The GED Ready tests in all 4 subjects (social studies, science, English, math)
  • The GED Final Tests in all 4 subjects (social studies, science, English, math)

There are two program pathways for GED. There are enrollment-based classes and open learning opportunities.

The enrollment-based classes require students to:

  • Attend an Adult Education Information Session
  • Take an introductory 3-week course [Transitional Learning Community (TLC)]
  • Complete Nebraska Department of Education paperwork
  • Complete a Career Pathways interview
  • Complete computer literacy components
  • Take periodic CASAS testing (every three months or 40 instructional hours)
  • Daily class attendance

This program should be considered by students who have high level of commitment in terms of time, dedication, and discipline.

Adult Education offers open learning opportunities for students needing more flexibility in their learning and who are not currently able to adhere to strict attendance and testing requirements found in the enrollment-based classes. This pathway includes:

  • Open enrollment classes in which students participate as their schedules permit
  • Self-paced GED preparation
  • No requirements for attendance or testing

Additionally,  Adult Education department offers a variety of services to support your learning needs and lifestyle, which include:

  • There are no fees for GED classes.
  • Subject-specific instruction in writing, math, social studies and science in an instructor-led learning environment
  • Self-paced study options
  • Distance learning with the Aztec educational software
  • Computer Center with access to web-based learning tutorials and staff support
  • Accelerated GED, an accelerated learning option for those who qualify
  • Hands-on opportunities to increase digital literacy skills
  • Career exploration and planning

Students over 18 need to be a resident of Nebraska for at least 30 days and should hold a valid Nebraska ID.

Students under 18 years of age must have "permission to enroll" from the Nebraska Department of Education prior to registering for GED classes. The following items should be submitted to the Adult Education office at the MCC Express, 3002 S. 24th St., Omaha, NE 68108:

Location Address   
Fort Omaha Campus Bldg. 24 5300 N. 30th St.
Fremont Area Center 835 N. Broad St., Fremont 
MCC North Express  2112 N. 30th St. (Third Floor)
MCC South Express 3002 S. 24th St.
Yates Illuminates  3260 Davenport St.
Applied Technology Center 10407 State St. 

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sunday Closed

Contact Student Services

Metropolitan Community College
Contact the MCC Express office to register for classes.