GED® or AHSD?

	GED^®	Adult High School Diploma
Eligibility to Enter Program	Minimum of 9th grade proficiency level in reading and math on the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE).	Minimum of 9th grade proficiency level in reading and math on the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE); Previous transcript evaluation with counselor.
Minimum Age	16 years old Minors (16 – 17 years of age): visit www.cpcc.edu/ccr/minors.	18 years old
Military Restrictions	Please visit www.cpcc.edu/ccr/military for additional information.
Attendance Requirements	Strict attendance policy enforced
Subjects	Language Arts – reading Language Arts – writing Math Science Social Studies	Required courses are based on transcript evaluation from the high school you last attended. They may include: English Math Science Social Studies Health Electives
Graduation Requirements	Passing score on all five subject areas of the GED^® Test.	Accumulation of a pre-determined number of credits as approved by Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). For more information please visit: www.ncpublicschools.org
ollege	According to the American Council on Education (ACE), about 95% of U.S. colleges and universities accept the GED credential in place of a high school diploma.	Accepted as a standard high school diploma.
Workforce	Recent studies reported by the ACE show that roughly 96% of U.S. employers accept the GED^® as equivalent to a high school diploma.	Accepted as a standard high school diploma.
Class Options	GED Fast Track GED Online Pathways to Employment GED Learning Resource Center	Eight week classes and online courses
Class Locations	Multiple CPCC campuses and community sites	Central Campus Harris Campus (online students only)
Cost	All College and Career Readiness courses are offered FREE of charge to students. Students may elect to purchase their own books, if desired. There is a fee for the actual GED^® Tests.

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