ABE and GED Classes
Adult Basic Education and GED Classes
Adult Basic Education (ABE) / GED Classes
Adult Basic Education (ABE) is for students who want to brush up on their basic skills of reading, writing, and math, or who want to pursue their GED but need some work on the basic foundations first. Students register at the Transitional Education Center and must take a placement test to determine their level.
The GED Prep classes prepare students to take the GED Test. Whole group structured classes are held in Writing, Mathematics, and GED Reading. Most employers recognize the GED certificate as being equivalent to a high school diploma. Individuals who have obtained a GED certificate meet the educational eligibility requirement for federal financial aid.
Classes meet 8-12 hours per week, mornings and evenings. Additional courses include Computer Fundamentals and Transition to College.
Cost: $25 tuition fee per quarter. Tuition Waiver available for those who qualify.
To Get Registered:
All new students should call for an appointment for Testing and Registration or come directly to the off-campus class.
Puyallup (253) 840-8455
Testing and Registration: Tuesdays at 10am and 5pm. Call to sign up.
Ft Steilacoom (253) 964-6657
Call for an appointment.
Note: If you are under 19 years of age and have not yet graduated from high school, you must obtain an Approval to Test Form and submit a completed copy when registering for classes.
Classes are available on campus and at the following offsite locations:
Pierce College Puyallup - 1601 39th Ave SE, Puyallup
Pierce College Ft Steilacoom - 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood
- Bethel Family Center at Challenger High School - 18020 E B St, Spanaway
- Old Country Buffet - Lakewood Towne Center
- Thompson Elementary - 303 158th St E, Rm 157, Spanaway
- Tillicum Community Center - 8514 Maple SW, Lakewood
Ready to take the Official GED Test? See the testing schedule.
