GED Program
Accelerated pathway at no cost to you! Take the test in just 10 weeks!
About the Program
Want to grow your income potential?
Move into short-term training leading to a career?
Or are you thinking about college options?
Enroll in Summit’s accelerated, 10-week General Education Diploma (GED) program to prepare you to take the required tests to gain your GED—at no cost to you.
The Mathematical Reasoning, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science courses are taught by licensed Adult Basic Education (ABE) instructors who will work with you so you can feel confident in passing the exams. If 10 weeks is not quite enough time to be ready to take the GED exams, Summit will continue to support you as part of our GED Extension offering.
NOTE: The GED program is not accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and does not qualify for Title IV financial aid assistance.
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What GED Students Say
Open New Doors
Alfonso & Ivan, ‘24
Reach Your Goal
Estrella, ‘25
Receive Support
Kaelynn, ‘25
No Cost to You
Troy, '25
Courses & What You’ll Learn
Our dedicated instructors and staff will support your 10-week journey.
Weeks 1-10
Program Information
The General Education Diploma (GED) program will support students in learning materials to take a series of 4 tests to prove aptitude, knowledge, and skills in Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies.
Once passed, the GED test certifies the individual has met high school-level academic skills. Having a GED qualifies you for many new job opportunities as well as gives you eligibility to apply for college.
Classes meet during the weekday from 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m, Monday–Friday
OR
In the evenings from 4:30–8:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday and 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. on Saturday
GED Curriculum
- Social Studies
- Reasoning Through Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Personal and Career Development
Testing on Site
- GED testing happens on-site for Summit students
- Tutoring is always available if needed
- If students do not pass their GED test after the 10 weeks, Summit will move them into the GED Extensions program
Summit Prep
- Students who do not meet the required placement scores to enroll in the 10-week GED program will be placed in a 5-week pre-GED program.
- Every student must accumulate 40 hours of class time (State requirement) before retesting. Attendance is mandatory.
Steps to Enroll
Complete Application
Complete the online application. We’re here to help if you have questions!
Pass Placement Test
A Summit staff member will contact you to schedule an on-site placement test. Testing generally takes 2-3 hours. Passing requirements vary by program.
Complete the FAFSA
You must complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our school code is 015950.
Financial Aid Meeting
After completing the FAFSA, you will receive an email from your financial aid counselor to set up a meeting to discuss next steps. If you are 25 and younger, you will need financial information from your parent or guardian.
New Student Orientation
Attend a half-day orientation on campus one week before your start date. More information about this event will be provided to you once you have completed all prior steps and are enrolled.
Begin Your Journey
Congratulations! By this step, you are a Summit student. We look forward to having you on campus and supporting your individual journey.
GED FAQs
Below you will find questions and answers specific to the GED Program, or you may visit our general Summit FAQs.
Students are required to:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED, which must be presented if requested.
- Bring a valid State ID, driver’s license, or other government issued ID to all testing and meetings with admissions staff.
- Pass the placement test. Passing requirements vary by program.
- Complete the FASFA form and meet with a Financial Aid counselor.
Students must be 18 years or older to start in our GED program.
Students who do not meet the required placement scores to begin the GED program will be placed in a 5-week pre-GED program called Summit Prep. Summit provides sessions in math and reading to improve individual test scores on the TABE, the test Summit uses to determine whether prospective students are prepared to enter our GED program. Students work on building confidence and improving TABE scores.
Summit GED students who pass and earn their GED may then enroll in one of our 20-week career trainings.
Students who have already passed 1 or more of their GED tests are still eligible for the Summit GED program. Please let us know this information when you apply.
Questions? Contact Our Admissions Staff
