The GED^® exam is a nationally recognized high school equivalency test delivered exclusively on the computer which provides a consistent testing experience nationwide and improved passing rates. Same-day scoring on all four parts is available, as well as a score report for reporting and remediation. Tests can be administered individually or as a group as selected by the candidate.  A GED^® Passing Score of 145 is required in each of the four content areas: 

• Math (115 minutes) – Quantitative & algebraic problem solving
• Science (90 minutes) – Life science, physical science, earth and space science
• Social Studies (70 minutes) – Civics and government, U.S. history, economics, geography, and the world
• Reasoning Through Language Arts (150 minutes) – Ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written text.

The cost of the GED^® test is $144  ($36 per subject); however, students enrolled in the Adult Education Program can test for free when they qualify for testing vouchers!

Exam Registration Information

1. To schedule an exam, please contact one of our Adult Education Instructors to help you with the process.
2. Same day registrations are NOT accepted at this location.
3. Accommodations are available for those with proven physical, emotional and learning disabilities and must be requested in advance with appropriate documentation.
4. A valid Driver’s license, State Identification card, or any valid government issued photo identification is required for admittance to take the exam.
5. LBW administers the GED test on the first and third Tuesday of each month, and some Fridays, at the MacArthur Campus in Opp.  GED testing is also offered one Friday per month at the LBW Campus in Greenville. More dates are added as able so please be sure to check GED.com for availability.
6. The test centers are located in Building F, Room F-4 at 1708 North Main Street, Opp, AL 36467 and the Technology Building, Room T102 at 750 Greenville By-Pass, Greenville, AL 36037.
7. For questions regarding exam registration, please contact Wendy Johnson, LBWCC Chief GED Administrator, at (334) 493-5333 or the Adult Education Office at (334) 881-2231.

An alternative to the GED high school equivalency

Governor Kay Ivey signed the REACH Act into law during a signing ceremony Monday, June 9. The REACH Act expands the High School Diploma Options (HSDO) program which through Alabama’s community colleges, gives former Alabama high school students who did not complete their high school education, the opportunity to receive their original diploma from the high school they once attended—no matter how many years have passed.

HSDO is designed for students 18 years or older who have completed all of the required credits for graduation but failed the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE), or students who have dropped out of the traditional high school setting after earning 10 credits but before earning all of the required credits.  After receiving an official transcript from the last Alabama high school attended, students will work the HSDO coordinator to determine eligibility and determine the best option available to them. LBW AE works with your local high school for you to obtain the requirements that you need to earn your high school diploma.   Students receive a traditional high school diploma from their last Alabama public school after completing the HSDO program.

“Anyone willing to do what’s necessary to better their situation shouldn’t be held back by an unfortunate event or decision made during their teenage years. One of the best parts of Alabama’s community colleges is that we meet our students where they are, and the REACH Act will allow more students to take advantage of the Alabama High School Diploma Option Program offered through the ACCS Adult Education Division,” said Jimmy Baker, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).

IET Programs are available to provide contextual and concurrent literacy, employment preparation, and workplace skills training to our students to prepare them for employment in a high wage high demand job according to the ACCCP.  Some of the IETs available include:

• Pharmacy Technician
• Welding
• Pre-CDL/CDL Permit Prep
• LPN with co-enrollment
• Patient Care Technician
• CARES (Dementia) Certification
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant 
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
• Food and Beverage Specialist (ServSafe Certification)
• Construction (NCCER)
• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• CNA Prep with local businesses
• Drone Operation

IT/Cyber Securitywill be added in the upcoming year. 

Students learn English skills using real-life situations, like going to the doctor’s office or filling out a job application, group interaction, and listening and speaking activities.

ESL classes equip students with the confidence and skills needed to better succeed in the workplace, community, and other educational/training programs. Instruction is provided in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar.

On July 10, 2025, the United States Department of Education issued a policy that requires all adult education programs receiving federal funding to verify the citizenship or legal residency status of all participants. As a federally funded program, we are obligated to comply with these updated guidelines to continue offering services to our students. 

To meet this requirement, we ask that you provide one of the following documents to confirm your citizenship or legal status when you come to register for classes.

· Driver’s License

· Birth Certificate

· DHS issued documentation

· Passport

· Certification of Citizenship or naturalization

· Alabama Voter Registration Card

· Alabama Department of Human Resources SNAP or TANF Recipient

Thank you so much for your interest in taking the ACT Work Keys test as part of your education or employment process.   The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is earned after successful completion of three ACT WorkKeys skills assessments: Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Graphic Literacy. Participants have the opportunity to earn a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum certificate based on assessment scores. Participants receive access to assessments and targeted preparation for these assessments through WorkKeys Curriculum.  For those registered in Adult Ed, these assessments are given free of charge. This is a required component for GED and HSDO Students.

This certificate is also commonly referred to as the "BAT" test for those needing it for Police Academy admission.  It is also taken by those seeking substitute teacher certification. 

The ACT Work Keys is administered through our Adult Education Program.  Workplace Documents, Graphic Literacy, and Applied Mathematics are offered at no cost to the applicant when taken together.  Should an applicant need to retake any segment of the test, the applicant is allowed to re-take that segment for free with some work in the online curriculum.  

To register for the exam, please register with Adult Education.  You may test at one of the following locations:

•  Power Center in Andalusia 
• Greenville at the Student Support Center
• Jeff Coates Building in Opp
• Old Library in Luverne
• Municipal Building in Florala

Please allow up to three hours to complete the test in its entirety.  After your registration is processed, you will be offered the opportunity to enroll in our online learning platform to assist achieving the best score.  This $80 value is offered for free just for registering to take the exam.  It can be accessed from any computer, tablet, or mobile device with a browser that supports HTML5 and is personalized to individual needs based on a short pre-test in each section. 

As the minimum entry level score is based upon a specific job analysis profile and varies for each discipline, it is important when scheduling the ACT Work Keys Assessment that each applicant specify whether the test is for a Law Enforcement Officer, State Correctional Officer, or Substitute Teacher position.  Those wanting to take the exam for a substitute or para professional position with a school district should contact LBW AE Department at (334) 881-2231 for registration and payment for Business Writing.  The required components of the test and the passing scores for applicants are as follows:  

After successful exam completion, you will receive the Work National Career Readiness Certificate.  The NCRC measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations. 

If you have any questions, you can contact the LBW Adult Education office at 334-881-2231. 

Alabama Career Essentials (ACE) is a FREE training course designed by the Alabama Community College System to provide Alabamians with relevant, cutting-edge, and industry-driven employability skills training to better prepare individuals for the Alabama workforce.

Participants will learn the following:

• Computer Literacy
• Math for Work
• Financial Literacy
• Effective Communication
• Resolving Problems in the Workplace
• Workplace Etiquette
• Employment Preparation
• Healthy Workplace Environments
• Workplace Safety

Upon completion, Students will earn one free college class plus 3 articulated credits when enrolling at a community college  as well as the Alabama Certified Employee credential. 

MAPs are free, short-term, virtual training programs with concentrations available in Healthcare, Construction, Transportation, Information Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, and Manufacturing. Participants can gain industry-specific skillsets, gainful employment, opportunities for advancement in a current job, and a potential college credit for college-level courses in specific career and technical education. Prepare today for a better tomorrow! 

This program targets youth in Butler, Crenshaw, and Pike Counties ages 16-24 that have dropped out of high school or are not successfully employed to help them complete their GED and acquire necessary employability skills.  Career training, post-secondary education, and life skills are a few of the opportunities available.  Incentives are offered for attaining goal specific achievements. 

​Incentives are awarded as follow for academic improvements and achievements: 

​HSO or GED Completion ($100) 

​Participants who earn their high school degree through the HSO Option or complete their GED may be authorized to receive an incentive award. The amount of the incentive is $50.00 after successfully completing two exams and $50.00 after completing the final two portions of the GED test. 

​Successful Completion of the ACE + MAPS ($50)  

​Participants may be authorized to receive an incentive award for the successful completion of the Alabama Certified Employee and Mobilizing Alabama Pathways Programs. 

Contact Amy Mills for more information at (334) 881-2355 or amills@lbwcc.edu

NorthStar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. It was developed for the needs of job seekers to seek, obtain, and retain employment, as well as to perform other tasks in daily life. Using technology in daily life and the essential computer and software skills are covered.