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It's never too late to go back to school!

WCTC can help you reach your goal through a few different routes: the GED, HSED and Adult High School Diploma.

Completing high school can open doors to new career opportunities and increased wages.

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General Education Development Certificate (GED)

Don’t let a lack of a high school diploma hold you back. Most employers and technical/community colleges accept the GED certificate in lieu of a high school diploma. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issues this certificate after you successfully complete five tests:

  • Civics
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Reasoning Through Language Arts
  • Science
  • Social Studies
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Eligibility

To be eligible to test, you must:

  • Have lived in Wisconsin for at least 10 days OR be a migrant worker or the child of a migrant worker.
  • Be at least 18.5 years old OR your 9th grade class must have already graduated.
  • Not be currently enrolled in high school.
GED Testing

The WCTC Testing Center is an authorized GED/HSED testing site. Register and pay for tests online or call 877.392.6433.

  • The cost is $33.75 per test.
  • No walk-ins are allowed.
  • A current, government-issued ID is required.
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Get Started

To get started, you're required to attend a free, four-session orientation, along with a reading and math assessment. Call 262.695.6525 to register. You must attend the orientation on all dates and be at least 18 years old by the first class.

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High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)

This diploma requires more than the GED but may also open additional doors. Some colleges, universities, military branches and employers require an HSED or high school diploma instead of a GED. HSED completion options include:

  • High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)
  • HSED based on high school credits
  • HSED based on post-secondary education
  • HSED based on foreign diploma
  • HSED based on competency
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Eligibility

To be eligible to test, you must:

  • Have lived in Wisconsin for at least 10 days OR be a migrant worker or the child of a migrant worker.
  • Be at least 18.5 years old OR your 9th grade class must have already graduated.
  • Not be currently enrolled in high school.
HSED Testing

The WCTC Testing Center is an authorized GED/HSED testing site. Register and pay for tests online or call 877.392.6433.

  • The cost is $33.75 per test.
  • No walk-ins are allowed.
  • A current, government-issued ID is required.
Open AllClose All
Get Started

To get started, you're required to attend a free, four-session orientation, along with a reading and math assessment. Call 262.695.6525 to register. You must attend the orientation on all dates and be at least 18 years old by the first class.

Resources

Adult High School Diploma

Close to finishing your high school diploma? WCTC offers a variety of high school credit courses that high schools may accept to meet graduation requirements. This option is ideal if you need just one or two credits to graduate. All courses are equivalent to a one-semester high school course. When you complete your coursework, WCTC will send your transcript to the participating high school, which will then award your regular high school diploma.

WCTC’s high school programs are open-entry and self-paced with individualized instruction. There is no charge for instruction.

Integrated Education and Training (IET)

You can earn college credits and build career skills in one of our IET tracks. Take classes in popular entry-level careers like healthcare, IT, business, and more while also working toward your high school credential. Abundant scholarship funding is available!

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