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GED PREPARATION

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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

  • GED Preparation

GED Preparation

Adult Education

Spring 2027: January 11th – May 3rd

Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce, Vero Beach, Stuart, Okeechobee, Indiantown

$30 per semester

Spring enrollment begins: Monday, November 2nd, 2026
Spring enrollment ends: Thursday, March 4th, 2026

  • New students will have to submit an application, which includes a one-time $20 application fee. A valid SSN or ITIN must be entered in the application.

The GED Preparation Program is for students looking to earn a high school diploma equivalency to enroll for secondary education or apply for certain careers. Students learn math and reading skills, as well as the necessary vocabulary and concepts for science and social studies, to pass the four GED tests. Our GED Preparation Program has a variety of schedule options. We offer morning and evening classes at every location 2 days per week. We also offer online classes for students with a busier schedule.

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Testimonial

“My husband and I completed the [GED Preparation] program together and earned our GED at the same time. The instructors were very supportive and the entire Adult Education team was positive, encouraging, and motivated us throughout the entire process. If we had to do it all over again, the only thing I would change is that we would have done it sooner.”

Lidia Avalos ’23

GED

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PROGRAM LOCATIONS

Pruitt Campus

Building A
Room 101
500 NW California Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

772-462-7401

Blackburn Education Building

Room 119
3002 Ave D
Fort Pierce, FL 34947

772-462-7393

Mueller Campus

Building A
Room 130
6155 College Ln
Vero Beach, FL 32966

772-226-2507

Chastain Campus

Building B
Room 120
2400 SE Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997

772-419-5613

Dixon Hendry Campus

Building A
Room 120
2229 NW 9th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972

863-824-6017

HOW TO APPLY

Complete an Application

Create an account and complete the Non-Credit Adult ESL Application. There is a one-time, $20 application fee for new students. Make sure you submit the application upon processing the payment.

Pay $30 Tuition

The $30 tuition payment can be made online through your River Portal or in person at your nearest campus cashier’s office. The River Portal access is granted within 3 days of the application. An email will be sent to the email listed in the application with the instructions for how to activate your account.

Complete Online Intake Forms

Once you have obtained your Student ID, please complete the online intake forms for the program. These forms consist of the Code of Conduct, Image/Video Release, and Attendance Agreements.

Schedule Your Placement Exam

New students must take the CASAS placement exam. 
Please call or visit your nearest campus location listed to make the appointment.

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Orlando Class of 2023

Orlando is a double graduate. After completing our English as a Second Language Program, Orlando then went on to earn his GED!

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Gianna Class of 2023

Gianna earned her GED in Fall of 2023. She is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

OTHER ADULT ED PROGRAMS

English as a Second Language Program

  • Fall 2026: August 19th – December 9th
  • Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce, Vero Beach, Stuart, Okeechobee
  • $30 per semester
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