GED and Non-Traditional High School Diploma Resources
GED Preparation Sites
Community Family Center: The Adult Education Program provides courses of instruction to individuals 18 years and older to gain the skills and education necessary to achieve self sufficiency and a higher standard of living.
| Address | Contact | Cost | Spanish? | Class Days | Registration |
| 7524 Avenue E Houston, TX 77012 |
713-723-2314 | Free | No | Contact location for information | Contact the location for specific registration dates |
AAMA Lerning Center: Comprehensive courses and flexible schedules meeting the needs of working adults. Childcare is offered to parents attending classes.
| Address | Contact | Cost | Spanish? | Class Days | Registration |
| 6001 Gulf Freeway Building E Houston, TX 77023 |
713-929-2330 | Free | No | M-Th 9am-12pm or 6pm-9pm | Contact the location for specific registration dates. Must bring ID (us or foreign accepted) |
Houston Community College: Classes are designed to improve basic skills, prepare students for the GED, develop job readiness skills, and prepare for college or workforce trainings
| Address | Contact | Cost | Spanish? | Class Days | Registration |
| 3100 Main St. Houston, TX 77002 |
713-718-5381 | Call for price | No | Varies by campus | Must attend an orientation before enrolling. Need a valid government issued ID, a blue pen, and a #2 pencil |
Spring Branch ISD: They’ll teach you everything you need to know to get your high school equivalency certification.
| Address | Contact | Cost | Spanish? | Class Days | Registration |
| 10406 Tiger Trial Houston, TX 77043 |
713-251-1695 | $195 | Yes | Day: M&W 9-12 Night: Espanol M&W 6-9pm | Sign up online to register. $15 registration fee |
Harris County Department of Education: Harris County Department of Education offers working adults the opportunity to gain the skills needed to take advantage of better job opportunities or move into higher education
| Address | Contact | Cost | Spanish? | Class Days | Registration |
| 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, TX 77022 |
713-692-6216 | Free | No | Varies by location | Contact the location for specific registration dates. |
Lone Star College: These classes are designed for students needing to develop skills needed to be successful on the GED test. The classes provide instruction and practice in all areas of the subject matter. Students are highly encouraged to regularly attend class to gain the tools needed.
| Address | Contact | Cost | Spanish? | Class Days | Registration |
| 5000 Research Forest Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381 |
832-813-6500 | $100-$143 | Yes | Varies by campus | Registration is required in person. Must attend an orientation session before enrollment. Need government issued ID. Cannot be enrolled in high school or a high school graduate. |
Adult Reading Center: Classes and instruction are informal, well organized, and conducted by experienced teachers.
| Address | Contact | Cost | Spanish? | Class Days | Registration |
| 2246 N. Washginton Ave Pearland, TX 77581 |
281-485-1000 | Free | No | Contact location for information | Call to schedule your orientation and enroll in GED prep classes |
Literacy Council of Fort Bend County: After registering for classes, students will need to complete the Test of Adult Basic Education. This test will determine whether the student will begin in a GED Level or Pre-GED Level class.
| Address | Contact | Cost | Spanish? | Class Days | Registration |
| 12530 Emily Court Sugar Land, TX 77478 |
281-240-8181 | Free | No | Determined after placement test is taken | Contact the location for specific registration dates |
Non-Traditional High School Diplomas for Adults
Smart Horizons Career Online High School: The program is 100% online; access your course materials from anywhere, at anytime. You do not need to buy any additional materials. There are no standardized tests.
| Address | Contact | Cost | Age | Self Paced? | Class Times |
| 1280 SW 36th Ave, Suite 104 Pompano Beach, FL 33069 |
866-999-7853 info@shcoe.org |
$1295 – please see website for details and payment plan options | 16+ | Yes- 18 months to complete | N/A |
Houston Independent School District-On-Time Grad Program (formally known as Twilight Program): This program is only available to students enrolled in a HISD school. Students attend class at a community center and take online classes with a certified instructor present.
| Address | Contact | Cost | Age | Self Paced? | Class Times |
| 1102 Telephone Road, Houston TX 77023 | 713-926-4528 | Free | High School age for the state of Texas – must be enrolled in an HISD school to qualify | Call for details | Call for details |
Houston Community College: Adult HighSchool is a Credit Recovery Program designed to assist those wanting to obtain a high school diploma.
| Address | Contact | Cost | Age | Self Paced? | Class Times |
| 3100 Main St. Houston, TX 77002 |
713-718-5381 ahs@hccs.edu |
$175 per half credit course. Additional $10 fee for Art & BIM | 18+ | No | Varies by location. Call for more information. |
Spring ISD Achieving Success Academic Program (ASAP): Achieving Success Academic Program (ASAP) is a program designed to help students obtain their high school diplomas. All courses will be provided through Spring ISD at absolutely “NO COST” to the student. Students will receive all services with a certified Spring ISD teacher at the Virtual Learning Program Campus.
| Address | Contact | Cost | Age | Self Paced? | Class Times |
| Virtual Learning Program / ASAP Campus | 281-891-6223 kbooker@springisd.org |
Free | Between the ages of 17-26 / parent permission form required if younger than 18 | Call for details | Call for details |