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GED
GED Services
Through creative and responsive partnerships, the literacy council supports several GED programs throughout Cobb County. All GED services are free but individuals must meet eligibility requirements. Follow the tabs below for further information.
GED Application Process
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GED Testing Center
Locations
We try to keep this list as accurate as possible, please call location for class verification.
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Schedule
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Cost/Requirements
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Epic @WorkSource Cobb/CobbWorks 463 Commerce Park Dr., Ste 100, Marietta, GA 30060 Terri Waldron 678- 594-8011 ext. 258
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Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Must attend a registration session. Call 678-594-8011 ext. 258 to schedule. Will need a valid Georgia ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, Proof of income or proof of TANF/ or Food stamps |
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The Center for Family Resources
995 Roswell Street NE
Marietta, GA 30060
770 428-2601 (Gail Franklin)
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Tuesday, & Thursday 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wednesday
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
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Free childcare is provided for evening class only.
New students enroll and take the placement test the first Tuesday of each month only.
Must bring picture ID, Social Security card, proof of residency, & 1 month of check stubs or a tax return. All classes are free. |
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Cobb County Adult Education Center
240 Barber Rd.
Marietta, GA 30060
678 594-8011 x 245
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Monday and Wednesday
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Tuesday and Thursday
Option 1: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Option 2: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Students 16 & 17 years of age MUST attend from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday
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All classes are free.
Check the schedule for registration times and class schedules.
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Cobb County Adult Ed -PHONICS
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Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 A.M. to Noon
or 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
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All classes are free.
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Cobb County Adult Ed –
UNDER 18 GED PREP CLASS
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Monday & Wednesday 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
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Please contact 678-594-8011 ext 245 for requirements and enrollment.
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MUST Ministries
1407 Cobb Pkwy Marietta, GA 30066 770-790-3883 |
GED Class -Contact in January 2014 for details Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Computer Class |
Classes are FREE. Must be 18 or older. Must bring picture ID and proof of residency. Contact site for availability |
Eligibility Criteria
In order to enroll in GED services, interested individuals will need to verify the following:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Cobb County Resident
- An individual with income in the following ranges:
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Persons in family |
125 % of Poverty Guideline |
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$15,075 |
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2 |
$20,300 |
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3 |
$25,525 |
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4 |
$30,750 |
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5 |
$35,975 |
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6 |
$41,200 |
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7 |
$46,425 |
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8 |
$51,650 |
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For families with more than 8 persons, add $5,225 for each additional person. |
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Application
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will need to provide the following:
- A completed application (linked below), signed and dated appropriately.
- Driver’s license or picture ID
- The most recent month of check stubs for everyone working in the household (if you get paid every 2 weeks, we need 2 check stubs. If you get paid every week, we need 4 check stubs). You may also provide TANF, Unemployment or SSI letters in lieu of check stubs. However, there must be some documented proof of income.
- Proof of residency which can be a bill or a lease agreement with your name and address on it.
GED Testing Center
Refer to the information below regarding GED testing in Cobb County. We try to keep all information up to date but please contact Cobb Adult Education Center or go towww.cobbk12.org/adulted for complete test information.
Cobb County Adult Education Center
240 Barber Road, Marietta, GA 30060
678-594-8011 ext. 247
Total battery fee: $160.00 or $40.00 per test.
GED Test Process:
- You will need to provide a VALID non-expired government issued ID is required the day of testing.
- Register online at www.GED.com or call 877-EXAM-GED. You will create an account, complete registration, schedule and pay for testing
- Walk-ins may be accepted if space allows but individuals will still need to register online before testing begins.
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Testing Days |
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Tuesdays |
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
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Thursdays |
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
It is possible to take the entire battery on Thursdays (approx. 7.5 hours) or schedule one test per day. |