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GED Preparation
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Madison Area Technical College -Updated 4/23/2025
Phone: 608. 243. 4199 or email hscc@madisoncollege.edu
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, but in general, you must be older the 181/2, have no high school diploma and have lived in Wisconsin for at least 10 days. Courses are available online and in person at six Madison College campuses.
Next Steps:
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Create a New Student Account here, take a reading assessment online, then schedule an appointment with an advisor.
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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 -Updated 4/23/2025
Phone: (608) 256-4650
About this resource: The Omega School provides GED preparation for free. 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 or Email ezi@litnetwork.org to get started!
Omega School
835 W. Badger Rd.
Madison, WI 53713
Open: 9:00 am to 7:30
Latino Academy of Workforce Development updated 4/30/25
Phone: (608) 520-0844
Address: 2909 Landmark Place, Suite #203, Madison, WI 53713
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
About this resource: The Latino Academy partners with Madison College and other community services to provide a free GED program for Spanish speakers. Classes are held both online on Zoom and in-person.
Who can use this resource? Anyone (Spanish-speaking)
Next Steps:
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Call (608)520-0844 to learn how to enroll
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Check the website for the program schedule
Options - Operation Fresh Start updated 4/30/25
Phone: (608) 244-4721
Address: 2670 Milwaukee St, Madison, WI 53704
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:15am-5:15pm
About this resource: Operation Fresh Start's Options program assists young adults in the Madison area to learn about their options to finish their high school diploma or earn a GED.
Who can use this resource? Aged 18-24 & live in Dane County
Next steps:
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Fill out the Google form to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-RlcBR3p9QLsSapVJuyBRnA649mzmiqEzH4PyIxUS7WVSUA/viewform
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Call (608) 244- 4721, visit the website, or visit the address listed above during business hours to learn more!
Literacy Network -updated 4/23/2025
Phone: (608) 268- 6542 for more info from Marie
About this resource: This program is free; you can work with a tutor for up to 2 hours every week at your own pace. Attendance every week is mandatory, but you get to choose the time and day. You must register, and there is a waitlist. Call Marie for more info at 608-268-6542.
Who can use this resource? Anyone
701 Dane Street
Madison, WI 53713