Earn Your State of Illinois High School Diploma (GED®) at COD - GED® and HiSet/TASC Test Preparation Classes

Sep 14, 2026

College of DuPage offers free, accessible adult education classes to help learners earn the Illinois High School Diploma equivalency through the GED® pathway. The program prepares students to take and pass the GED®, HiSet exam or TASC Test, with clear options for online study, free tutoring, and free textbooks. Testing is available across multiple DuPage County locations, including Glen Ellyn and Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville, and Westmont. Registration includes using a computerized TABE assessment to place students and determine the correct course level.

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Program Overview

Free Classes and Support

Eligibility and Learning Options

Adult Age Requirements

Online Classes and Tutoring

Testing and Registration Process

TABE Placement Assessment

Testing Locations in DuPage County

Scholarship and Accommodations

Jump Start Scholarship

ADA Accommodations and Contact Info

Earn Your State of Illinois High School Diploma (GED®) at COD Earn your high school equivalency (GED®). Start now. Tuition is free! To get started (630) 942-3697 [cod.edu/hse](cod.edu/hse) Earn Your State of Illinois High School Diploma (GED®) at COD Further your education and improve your career prospects by earning your State of Illinois High School Diploma GED® at College of DuPage. Classes will prepare you to take and pass the GED®, HiSet exam or TASC Test. • Classes are free. • Textbooks are free. • Registration is easy. • Classes are for adults age 16 and over.(Participants who are 16 and 17 must provide an official high school withdrawal letter.) • Tests can be taken in English or Spanish. • Online classes are available. • Free tutoring is available. Convenient testing locations Testing and course registration are available at several locations in DuPage County: on campus in Glen Ellyn as well as in Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville and Westmont. Begin the registration process You will need to take the computerized two-hour Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to determine your correct course level. Once your assessments are completed and evaluated, you can register fora class near you. Jump Start Scholarship Eligible ELA and HSE/GED® program completers may qualify for the $500 Jump Start Scholarship, which provides tuition assistance to help you begin your studies at COD. College of DuPage is committed to affirmative action and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Approximately 30 percent of the Illinois Adult Education and Family Literacy program cost is federally funded under WIOA Title II. For ADA accommodations, please email access@cod.edu with the event title in the subject line and your accommodation request. Please email two weeks in advance. Get started today! There are several ways to learn more about the State of Illinois High School Diploma program at College of DuPage. Continuing Education Student Resource Center (SRC) Room 1110 College of DuPage Main Campus 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL Office Hours Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, [8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m](8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m). (630) 942-3697 [cod.edu/hse](cod.edu/hse) © 2023 College of Du Page . All r ights reserved . CE-23-571182(7/23)750 14585(12/13)1M DIPLOMA DE PREPARATORIADE ILLINOIS En el Colegio de DuPage Semestre de primavera Inscríbase en las clases de preparación en español para el examen de Equivalencia de la escuela preparatoria. Favor de visitar una de las locaciones indicada en el folleto en el día y hora especificado para tomar el examen de ingreso e inscribirse en las clases de preparación para el GED® en español. Para acomodaciones de ADA, envíe un correo electró[nico a access@cod.edu](nico a access@cod.edu) conel título del evento en la línea de asunto y su solicitud de acomodación. Envíe un correo electrónico con dos semanas de anticipación. Contáctanos (630) [942-3697 | hse@cod.edu | cod.edu/hse](942-3697 | hse@cod.edu | cod.edu/hse) Colegio de DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn Aula BIC 2D03 Días de prueba Lunes, 22 de enero a las 7 p.m. (Literatura/ciencia y sociales—Lit/CS) o Miércoles, 24 de enero a las 7 p.m.(Matemáticas—MAT) Clases son Lunes, 7 a 9:50 p.m. (Lit/CS) y Miércoles, 7 a 9:50 p.m. (MAT) Primer día de clases Lunes, 29 de enero a las 7 p.m. Miércoles, 31 de enero a las 7 p.m. Ultimo día de registración Lunes, 12 de febrero a las 7 p.m. Miércoles, 14 de febrero a las 7 p.m. Addison Public Library 4 Friendship Plaza, Addison Sala de programas para adultos del segundo piso Día de prueba Sábado, 27 de enero a las 9:30 a.m. Clases son Sábados, 9:30 a.m. a 12:35 p.m. Primer día de clases Sábado, 3 de febrero a las 9:30 a.m. Ultimo díade registración Sábado, 17 de febrero a las 9:30 a.m. © 2023 College of DuPage. Todos los derechos reservados. CE-23-627305(11/23)750

FAQs

Are the GED® preparation classes free at College of DuPage?

Yes. Classes and textbooks are free, and free tutoring is available.

What exam options are covered by the program?

Classes prepare students to take and pass the GED®, HiSet exam, or the TASC Test.

How does a learner register and determine the correct class level?

Registration requires taking the computerized two-hour TABE test to determine the correct course level, after which assessment results are used to register for a nearby class.

Sep 14, 2026

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