GED
FTC offers GED prep courses and exams for students who are interested in earning a Florida high school diploma. Students must be 16 years of age or older, and must be withdrawn from the K–12 system prior to registration for GED prep courses and exams. GED classes are conveniently scheduled in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
GED Preparation Courses
Our GED prep courses are designed to prepare adults at a 9th grade level or above to successfully pass all GED exams. Our certified teachers will help students prepare for four subject area tests, and will provide access to all necessary books and materials.
Course Subject Areas
- Reasoning through Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Science
- Mathematical Reasoning
Students can choose to take one subject area at a time, two at a time, or any combination that best suits their needs. In order to receive a GED diploma, the student must earn a score of at least 145 on each subject area test, and a total score of 580 across all four subject area tests.
GED Exams
Age Requirements
The following requirement shall govern eligibility of candidates who are not 18 years of age at the time of examination: According to rules of the local school board, persons who are at least 16 years of age may be permitted to take the tests under extraordinary circumstances, Section 1003.435(4), F.S.
Practice Tests
GED Ready is the official practice test for GED exams. The practice tests are half the length of the actual GED exams, and give the student a good idea of testing methods, to help them create a personal study plan.
Scheduling Exams
- Log in to your account on the GED Testing Service website
- If all local policies for testing are met, a yellow "Start Scheduling" button will be visible
- Click "Start Scheduling" to answer the scheduling questions, select your test subject, a preferred day and time, and submit your payment.
Testing Location
GED exams can be taken at our Pearson Vue Testing site, located on the FTC main campus or at other Pearson Vue Testing sites in the area.
Registration
How to Register for the GED Program at FTC
Step 1: Create a Student Profile
Complete the Online Application to create your Student Profile. This allows FTC Admissions, Student Services, and Financial Aid teams to assist you through the enrollment process.
Note: Creating a profile does not guarantee or obligate you to enroll.
For help, contact FTC Admissions at (386) 447-4345.
Step 2: Create an Account at GED.com
Visit GED.com and create an account. This is required for accessing the GED Ready Practice Test and scheduling official GED exams.
Step 3: Schedule a Registration Appointment
Call the Registrar at (386) 447-4345 to schedule your registration appointment. During this meeting, you’ll receive program details and complete your enrollment.
Additional Requirements:
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A valid Florida ID is required for enrollment and testing.
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Students under 18 years old must be officially withdrawn from their K–12 school and complete the Underage GED Waiver Process before enrolling.
Under-aged GED Waiver Procedure
The Under-aged GED Waiver program is designed for an individual who has reached the compulsory school age (16 or 17 years of age) and has formally withdrawn from their last school of attendance. The following forms are required to be filled out to process an Under-age GED Waiver:
FGED-01 Florida GED Waiver Form
FTC-Under 18 Compliance Statement
Withdrawal documentation from last attended K-12 program (if accessible)
Policies and Fees
Attendance
A variety of scheduling options are available for the FTC GED preparation program. Every student is expected to attend a minimum of 10 hours per week during these hours in order to maintain a continuum of academic progress. This includes students enrolled in online learning.
Since this program is designed to meet the individual needs of students, any extenuating circumstances that interfere with classroom attendance should be brought to the attention of the Student Service Manager in order to develop a schedule appropriate to the student's personal situation.
Discipline
The Flagler Schools Code of Student Conduct and school rules are in force during regular school hours on school premises and at such times and places, including, but not necessarily limited to, school-sponsored events, field trips, athletic functions, and other activities where school administrators have jurisdiction over students. Additionally, school officials are authorized to take administrative action when a student's misconduct away from school has a detrimental effect on other students or the orderly educational process. For more information, please refer to the FTC Campus Handbook.
Fees
The Florida Legislature requires that tuition fees be charged for students enrolled in Adult General Education programs. These programs include GED Preparation, Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and Applied Academics for Adult Education. Students are assessed a block tuition—meaning they may register for more than one of these programs within the same term and pay only one tuition fee. Please note that all tuition and fees are non-refundable.
In addition to tuition, students pursuing a GED should be aware that there are additional costs for the official GED Exam and GED Ready Practice Test. These fees are determined by GED Testing Service and are subject to change. Because they are not set by Flagler Technical College, we recommend visiting GED.com for the most up-to-date pricing information.
- Adult General Education Tuition: $50.00 per semester