• Complete the GED® Enrollment Application.

• TLA contacts you to confirm you are eligible and space is available for you.

• Once enrolled, you will be assigned your tutoring block. 

• Take the TABE assessment (an appointment request will be emailed to you).

• Develop your customized education plan with our instructors and staff based on your TABE assessments and career goals.

• Learn and practice at least 6 hours each week. 

• Take practice GED® tests as soon as you're ready.

• Take GED® tests when ready.

• Plan next steps for training or college with our College & Career Navigator.

• CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

Participants must be at least 18 years old. We are an adult education provider, and our program is designed for independent, self-sufficient learners. 

It depends on how many skills you still need to acquire and how much time you can spend learning and mastering the material. While not the norm, some learners are ready to pass the exams after a few hours of instruction. Most participants will meet their goals and pass the exam within a 3-9 month period. It can take years if you are not consistent with your studies or need to start at the most basic level. After enrolling, we will help you set realistic goals and a guided timeline to complete them. Some factors that determine how long it will take are out of your control, and we will provide support to help you overcome those barriers. You do control the most important determinant of your success. The time you dedicate and the energy level you bring to your studies will be the deciding factor of how long it takes to successfully pass all four sections of the GED® and obtain your high school credential.

If you receive SNAP benefits and enroll in SNAP2WORK, our program is free. We will cover the cost of your GED® Ready exams and your GED® exams if you have met your goals. 

We partner with SC Works, and many participants interested in getting a job or qualifying for a higher-paying job can enroll with our partner organization and receive a referral that will cover the enrollment fee for the program.

If we cannot secure funding through a partner agency, the program has a one-time fee of $250. Scholarships are available.

We are a nonprofit organization that receives funding from private donors, foundations, and corporations to cover the majority of the cost of our programs.

• Nationally recognized assessments to determine current literacy levels.

• Custom learning plan to master the skills needed to pass all four sections of the GED® exam.

• Instruction materials, including a practice book and online learning resources.

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• Dedicated education manager, certified college and career navigator, private one-on-one instruction by appointment, small classes, and open tutoring sessions.

• For most participants, the cost of the GED® Ready is included.

• All students who obtain a score of 150 on the corresponding GED Ready exam qualify for Trident Literacy Association to cover the cost of all four sections of the corresponding GED® exam.