Earn a GED
- The GED is recognized by employers and colleges as the equivalent of a high school diploma.
- Free classes to prepare eligible Kentuckians to take the five-part GED test are available at adult education centers in every county.
- Kentuckians can also study online through Kentucky Virtual Adult Education.
- Kentucky Educational Television has a program, GED Connection, which lets you study at home.
Brush up on skills
Eligible Kentuckians can enroll in free courses online or in an adult education center to brush up on reading, math and other subjects to prepare for college. Visit or call a local adult education center to discuss your options.
Going to College
Are you thinking about returning to college or enrolling for the first time? If so, you're not alone. Millions of adults who delayed college after high school to pursue work, the military or a family are now enrolling in college — attending full-time or part-time, on campus or off campus, and increasingly through distance education.
