Admissions: GED®

Adult Learning Center Osceola programs are open to individuals who speak English fluently, are 16 years of age or older, and not enrolled in a K-12 school. Applicants seeking enrollment into the Adult Basic Education (ABE) or General Educational Development (GED®) program must take a pay for registration, pay for tuition, and take a placement test.

For information about the locations and class times of the GED program, go to GED Class Times & Locations.

Step 1: Registration & Payment

Persons enrolling for classes should go to Apply Now on the top right of this website.

Initial cost for the Fall semester is $70.00 ($30.00 tuition, $25.00 placement test, $15.00 registration).

Cost for continuing students is $45.00 ($30.00 tuition and $15.00 registration) for the Fall semester.

Students under the age 18 and parent/legal guardian must schedule a meeting with ALCO's Guidance Counselor before being enrolled.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO VOLUNTARILY WITHDRAW FROM THE CLASS IN WHICH THEY HAVE ENROLLED. You will be notified only if the class you want is full or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

Step 2: New Student Orientation & Placement Test

New students must take the Greater Opportunities for Adult Learning Success (GOALS) test. The GOALS consists of Reading and Math. While there is no pass or fail on the GOALS, you should try to do your best so you are placed in the proper GED® class.  Whether you select face-to-face or hybrid GED® Virtual classes, the GOALS must be taken in person at our Main or Poinciana locations.

Part of the testing process is a new student orientation where you will learn what to expect when you begin your classes, what ALCO has to offer, and all about the GED® test. Your counselor will be there to help you if you have any questions and you will also receive your student identification card.

The cost for the student identification card is included in the registration fee.

Step 3: Begin Classes

On your first day of class, you go to class and your teacher will give you the Student Schedule.

To obtain a Florida High School Diploma via the GED® Program, go to GED® Program Registration