Academics

Adult Basic Education (GED)

Free GED Test Preparation at SIC

You can earn your GED. You can go to college. You can build a new future.
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) offers free GED test preparation classes to help you reach your goals.

Classes will help you prepare for all four GED subjects:

  • English Language Arts
  • Math
  • Social Studies
  • Science

These classes are free. Please fill out the intake form to register.

GED PREP CLASS INTAKE FORM

Click the link to complete the GED prep class intake form.

For questions, call 618-252-5400, ext. 2329, or email ged@sic.edu.

GED PREP CLASS INTAKE FORM

Class Times and Locations

SIC Harrisburg Campus

Morning Class

  • Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
  • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Evening Class

  • Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
  • 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

SIC Carmi Campus

  • Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
  • 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

If you need disability accommodations, please let us know when you contact us. We will work with you to support your needs.

GED Testing

About the GED Test

The GED test includes four required subjects:

  • English Language Arts
  • Math
  • Social Studies
  • Science

Test Schedule

Testing takes place on Wednesdays at the SIC Testing Center.

Test Location

SIC Harrisburg Campus
Room A-144A
3575 College Road, Harrisburg, IL

Test Cost

  • $36 per subject
  • $144 total for all four subjects

You may pay by debit card, credit card, or by using a voucher from the Regional Office of Education.

These fees do not include:

  • Illinois High School Equivalence Certificate ($10)
  • Official Transcript ($10)

If You Are Under 18

Students under age 18 must provide a high school withdrawal letter.

Please send your letter to:

Audrey Talbott
Assistant Director of Adult Education
Email: audrey.talbott@sic.edu

The Illinois Community College Board will review and decide if you may test.

How to Register for the GED Test

You can register for the GED test, choose testing dates, and pay online at:
ged.com

Call: 618-252-5400 ext. 2329
Email: ged@sic.edu

GED Diploma and Transcript Information

After completing all test subjects, allow 10 business days for final processing.

You must also complete the Illinois Constitution requirement before the state will issue your certificate.

To check your status or request your GED transcript, contact:

Regional Office of Education #20
512 North Main Street
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone: 618-253-5581