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Adult Basic Education Program
 

 

Enrolling in abe/ged classes:

  • Students UNDER 19 years of age MUST have "Permission to Enroll" from Nebraska Department of Education and MCC.
  • Permission to enroll packets are available at the Fort Omaha Campus, Bldg 9, room 101 or by calling (402) 457-2312

ENROLLING IN ABE/GED IS NOW A TWO PART PROCESS

STEP 1-

Come to Fort Omaha Campus Bldg # 9 Room 101 to get a student ID number assigned to register for classes. Students under 19 years of age will need to complete permission to enroll packets and return them to the office before they can register for classes. ID will be checked the first day of class and students will not be enrolled into class if permission to enroll packets are not completed.

STEP 2 -

Call central registration at (402) 457-5231 to officially register for classes during the three full weeks prior to the quarter. Choose the class and location that you would like to attend and upon registering you will need to use the course and section information below for that class.

Subject   Section Location Days Time Room
GEDA 001N FO3M FOC M,W 9-12pm 110
GEDA 001N FT3M FOC M,W 9-12pm 107
GEDA 001N FO3A FOC M,W 12:30-3:30pm 110
GEDA 001N FO3E FOC M,W 6-9pm 110
GEDA 001N FT3E FOC M,W 6-9pm 107
GEDA 001N FO5M FOC T,TH 9-12pm 110
GEDA 001N FT5M FOC T,TH 9-12pm 107
GEDA 001N FO5A FOC T,TH 12:30-3:30pm 110
GEDA 001N FO5E FOC T,TH 6-9pm 110
GEDA 001N FT5E FOC T,TH 6-9pm 107
GEDA 001N SO3M SOC M,W 9-12pm 205
GEDA 001N SO5M SOC T,TH 9-12pm 205
GEDA 001N SO5A SOC T,TH 12:30-3:30pm 205
GEDA 001N SO5E SOC T,TH 6-9pm 205
GEDA 001N EV3E EVC M,W 6-9pm 152
GEDA 001N FR3E FRE M,W 6-9pm 110-111

Attendance is mandatory the first two days of the quarter to become fully registered into classes; failure to attend both days will cause the student to be disenrolled from class.

INTAKE/TABE

  • Intake and TAbe are offered four times a year.
  • Intake/TABE will be done the first two days of class
  • Both sessions must be completed at the same location and time.
  • Intake/TABE is held at the Elkhorn Valley, Fort Omaha and South Omaha Campuses.

*Fremont Testing Times: Call 721-2507 for information.

OFFICIAL GED TESTING SCHEDULE

  • 16, 17, 18 year olds needs special permission to take the GED Examination.
  • All students must come to the ABE Office to get registered and bring a picture ID in order to start with official GED testing.
  • Each student must attend a GED testing Orientation prior to testing.
  • GED Test Orientation and GED Tests are scheduled by appointment only.
  • All official GED testing is held at the Fort Omaha Campus only. Students must have a waiver from their instructor prior to scheduling tests.

FORT OMAHA CAMPUS - Bldg. 9 - Room 103

Monday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Writing Test (1st/3rd Mondays ONLY)

  • 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Writing Test

    Tuesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. - Social Studies OR Reading Test

    7:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Science Test

    Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Math Test (1st/3rd Wednesdays ONLY)*

    6:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Social Studies OR Reading Tes

    7:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Science Test

    Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. - Social Studies OR Reading Test (1st/3rd Thursday ONLY)*

    11:20 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. - Science Test (1st/3rd Thursday ONLY)*

    5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. GED Testing Orientation

    6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Writing Test

    Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - GED Orientation

    9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Math Test

    *Testing scheduled for 1st/3rd weeks of the month are indicating the first full weeks, not necessarily the first Monday, Wednesday or Thursday.

  • The Spanish version of the GED Test is given at various times. Please call at 457-2656 for additinal information.

    TESTING FEES: 16 and 17 year old $40.00 (non-refundable)

    18 years and above $45.00 (non-refundable)

The testing fee has been increased to $50.00 for 16 and 17 year olds and $55.00 for 18 year olds and older. These charges will be efective with the summer quarter.

All testing, no show and retest fees should be paid at Fort Omaha Campus, Bldg. 10, Students Services 24 hours in advance of test. Bring your receipt and picture ID to Building 9, Room 103 and give to examiner. To cancel or reschedule a GED test or Orientation session, call 457-2539. Examinees failing to call will be charge a $10.00 no show fee.

The original testing fee is good for one year. After one year from the first test you will be charged $10 per test to complete the balance of testing.

FOR GED Testing at Fremont Area Center, please call 721-2507.

 

The Volunteer Literacy Project

Volunteers are recruited and welcomed from the Community to assist the teaching staff and students in ABE and non-credit ESL . ABE and ESL students need the help and support of Community citizens who are willing to give their time and talents to teach basic academic skills.
Please call the Volunteer Program at 457-2315 for information about this service.

ABE Web Sites

PBS Literacy
Official Site of the GED Testing Service
Free GED Preparation Classes Online
GEDonline Preparation Materials
GED Official Website

Need a copy of your GED Transcript?

Simply click on the link below, complete the form and send your completed form to the address listed. GED Transcript Request Form

Need a copy of your Nebraska GED Diploma?

Simply click on the link below, complete the form and send your completed form plus $2.00 to the address listed. REQUEST FOR DUPLICATE NEBRASKA GED DIPLOMA

For more information call Metro's ABE GED office at (402) 457-2312

 
 
 
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