GED-Seeking Student

You want to take the GED test or take classes at NCC that will count towards the General Education Development (GED) and towards a college degree.

There are two options for you at Nassau Community College.

1. Take the New York State GED test. NCC's Office of Lifelong Learning is an approved testing site for this examination. There is currently no charge to take the GED test, but there is a fee if you choose to take the review classes offered by Lifelong Learning in the verbal and math areas. If you select this option, please call 516.572.7667 or visit Lifelong Learning-GED Test.
2. Complete the 24-credit GED program. This option is available if a student is at least 18 years of age, a member of a high school class that graduated at least one year ago, and exhibits a genuine desire to obtain a college education. Students applying for this status must meet with a counselor from the Office of Admissions as part of the application process by attending one of the offered orientations. This program allows students to take college classes that count not only towards a college degree, but also towards a GED. Once the student has completed the appropriate college credits, they can apply to the N.Y. State Education Department to receive the GED which will be issued on the basis of the 24 college credits.
   
   All applicants must submit a $50.00 non-refundable application fee. You must submit payment with a Payment Form, which is needed to appropriately apply the application fee to the student’s account.
   
   ADMISSION COMPLETION DEADLINES
   The deadlines listed below are for general admission. Certain programs have earlier deadlines which are listed on the Program and Admissions Requirements chart. Completed applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that if a deadline falls on a weekend, applications and all supporting credentials are accepted through the following Monday.

• Summer Semester: MAY 18
• Fall Semester: AUGUST 15
• Spring Semester: JANUARY 5

For further information about this program, you can consult our College Catalog (look under Admissions) or you can contact the Office of Admissions at 516.572.7345.