Resource Binder
GED Preparation
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Madison Area Technical College
Phone: (608) 258-2440 ext. 8
About this resource: Madison College offers GED preparation classes at little to no cost.
Who can use this resource? You would need to meet with an advisor to determine eligibility.
Next Steps:
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Walk-in to one of the Madison locations to attend a welcome session and get enrolled as a student- This is FREE!
2429 Perry St
Madison, WI 53713
Room 133
(608) 243-4199
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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2125 Commercial Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
Room 108
(608)-259-2977
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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There are a few fees for textbooks (around $30) and it does cost about $35 to take the GED test. It also costs about $15 to get a diploma. There are financial assistance scholarships to help with these costs.
Omega School
Phone: (608) 256-4650
About this resource: The Omega School provides GED preparation at little to no cost. The course is also available in Spanish.
Who can use this resource? Anyone over the age of 18.5
Next Steps:
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Contact the Omega School at (608) 256-4650 to get started!
Omega School
835 W. Badger Rd.
Madison, WI 53713
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday by appointment
Latino Academy of Workforce Development
Phone: (608) 310-4573
About this resource: The Latino Academy offers several programs:
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Plazas Comunitarias: For students looking to obtain an elementary or middle school diploma.
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Adult Basic Education Program: For students who have studied at the elementary level but have not been in school for many years
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Spanish Pre-GED and GED program
Who can use this resource? Anyone (Spanish-speaking)
Next Steps:
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Call (608) 310-4573 to learn how to enroll.
Latino Academy of Workforce Development
1917 Lake Point Drive
Madison, WI 53713
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Operation Fresh Start
Phone: (608) 244-4721
About this resource: Provide opportunity to obtain GED as well as gain employment skills in construction, conservation and environmental stewardship. Also offer career development counseling, job placement assistance, help with enrollment in post-secondary education.
Who can use this resource? For youth age 16-24
1925 Winnebago St
Madison, WI 53704