GED registration set Sept. 2

By Kathy Thomson

Registration for General Education Development (GED) classes will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2 at the Shackelford County Library.

“You will need to bring an acceptable form of identification,” said local instructor Kenzie Fairchild. 

Several types of identification forms, all of which must include the student’s name and birthday, are acceptable for registration purposes, according to director of the Abilene Adult Education program Mignon Lawson. However, the student will eventually need to have a photo ID to be eligible to take the tests.

“In order to qualify for the class, one must be at least 17 years of age (with parent’s consent) or older,” said Fairchild.

The Albany GED class meets at the county library on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. throughout the school year, following the AISD holiday schedule. Registration is this coming Monday, Sept. 2, and classes start the following Monday, Sept. 9.

“Child care is not available,” said Fairchild. “And students must commit to regular attendance and accumulate 40 hours of class time.”

Costs

A grant from Texas Workforce Commission funds the class. Abilene Adult Education oversees the adult education classes in 19 area counties, including Shackelford. 

Students do not have to pay for the class. However, to obtain their GED, students must pass four tests that cost $36.25 each for a total of $145 (or more if a student requires more than one try to pass a given exam.)

Although the students are responsible for paying for the tests, Fairchild anticipates that the Albany Chest will cover the cost of the exams again this year.

Call 325-721-5233 for additional information.