Future Now is offered at the Bronx Community College, providing courses in GED test preparation for students 17 to 21 years of age. Once courses commence, the average student receives his GED within three months time. Students are given a practice test once monthly to gauge test preparedness. The center has an almost perfect percentage in practice test takers going on to pass the official exam. FUTURE NOW also offers assistance with college acceptance for those who have passed the GED and are admitted to BCC or any other City University of New York (CUNY) college of their choosing offering a two-year program.
Future Now
Bronx Community College
2155 University Ave.
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 482-5128
bcc.cuny.edu
The Hudson Guild is an organization in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood that offers social services for the community. Under its community education option, GED assistance, as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) support, is offered as well. The center also offers mental health assistance, an arts and recreation program for children ages 6 to 12, as well as a variety of programs for teenagers. The guild also gives tax assistance and housing information.
Hudson Guild
John Lovejoy Elliott Center
441 W. 26th St.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 760-9800
hudsonguild.org
The LaGuardia Work Education Center offers a variety of GED preparation courses for students of all ages and backgrounds. There are classes for those ages 17 to 21, veterans, those with hearing issues, those with scheduling issues, students needing to take course in Spanish and for individuals who have already gone through prep courses but still need to take the actual test itself. The center provides pre-testing advice and placement options, as well as practice test taking, to prepare students for the actual examination.
CUNY Catch @ LaGuardia Work Education Center
31-10 Thompson Ave.
Queens, NY 11101
(718) 482-5128
lagcc.cuny.edu
The Brooklyn Job Corps Academy places its attendees into the GED test program. It has an online offering for students who have completed all but the 12th grade, as well as requiring less than six credits to complete high school education. Basic skills assistance is also offered in the form of literacy and math aid. All programs are free of charge.
Brooklyn Job Corps Academy
585 Dekalb Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 623-4000
brooklyn.jobcorps.gov
College of Staten Island's Office of Continuing Education & Professional Development offers GED testing assistance. Basic skills, as well as literacy aid and English as a Second Language (ESL), are offered a variety of times during the day. Those wishing to pursue the GED prep courses must be a minimum of 21 years old. A reading test will also be given to ensure basic level understanding. The GED course will explore advanced courses in writing, math and reading. Classes for challenged students are also available.
College of Staten Island
North Administration Building (2A)
Suite 201
Staten Island, NY
(718) 982-2182
csi.cuny.edu