Does getting your GED affect college?

Yes, you can! There are many, many colleges you can apply to. In fact, 98% of colleges accept applicants with a GED. Once you get in, you can earn your degree and progress towards a great career.

Can you use fafsa to get a GED?

Can you get financial aid for GED? Sadly, there’s limited student aid or resources for those who want to take the GED test. Generally, the GED test cost less than $100 and there is currently no federal aid to help students take the test.

Is it harder to get a job with a GED?

The short answer is YES. There is probably value in the GED for anyone without a high school diploma looking to get a better job. Even for jobs that don’t require a high school diploma, if they have multiple applicants who seem qualified, the degree might just make the difference.

What are the requirements for financial aid?

Our general eligibility requirements include that you have financial need, are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, and are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at your college or career school. There are more eligibility requirements you must meet to qualify for federal student aid.

Is the GED or SAT harder?

Some people think that the GED is a bit easier than the SAT or ACT but taking the GED and attaining scores in the college-ready ranges is very challenging, especially for students that typically made low grades during their high school years and quit school prematurely.

Can you go to Yale with a GED?

Most schools will gladly accept either a high school diploma or GED for university admission. Even Ivy League schools like Yale welcome gifted, nontraditional students whose education was interrupted.

Is GED harder than SAT?

I do think the GED is easier than the SAT, but the GED is often difficult for students who take it because they typically made low grades in high school and they dropped out. So, the GED is usually challenging for those students who take it.

Can I get a GED and a college degree at the same time?

Upon earning one’s GED, students can enroll in community college to pursue a variety of career and college degree opportunities. In some cases, both a GED and a college degree can be sought simultaneously.

How long does it take to get a GED?

While each state and community college has its own requirements, most students can complete their GED in just two semesters.

Why should I get a GED?

Remember, the hard work, time and effort will pay dividends because of the better job opportunities and increased wages you can get with a completed GED program and a college degree. Questions?

Do you need a GED to get a CGCC diploma?

Students who have not yet earned their GED or high school diploma must earn their GED prior to receiving their CGCC college diploma. While these examples are for programs at two specific community colleges, the requirements and procedures for obtaining your GED are fairly comparable at schools throughout the nation.