For Students
Everything you need to get started.
From registration to testing day, here’s how it works, and where to find help along the way.
How to enroll — 4 steps
Step 1
Complete the interest form
Fill out the online form on our Contact page — it only takes a few minutes.
Step 2
Get your appointment
Fill out the online form on our Contact page — it only takes a few minutes.
Step 3
Register & assess
Bring your ID, pay the class fee, and take a short placement assessment.
Step 4
Start learning
Join your class, days or evenings, at a location near you.
Semester dates
Fall: September – mid-December
Spring: February – mid-May
Registration sessions are held at the start of each semester — August and January.
Bring to your appointment
One accepted form of identification (see the full list on the Classes page), for example:
- REAL ID driver’s license or state ID
- U.S. passport or birth certificate
- Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
Taking the GED® test
Register, schedule, and pay for your test at GED.com — a free account, $36 per section. A passing score is 145 per section, and sections can be taken separately. RARAE provides the prep classes to get you ready.

