Did you know that more than 95 percent of employers nationwide employ GED® graduates on the same basis as high school graduates in terms of hiring, salary, and opportunity for advancement.

The RCC Tuition Award makes it especially affordable to start college. If you qualify, RCC will waive the cost of up to 6 credits when you enroll for up to 12 credits. For more information and application, call RCC Redwood Campus at (541) 956-7501 or Riverside Campus at (541) 245-7501.

GED® Preparation

1. Prepare - Contact one of RCC's three Learning Centers for assistance in preparing for your GED®.
2. Register - Attend a scheduled "Registration Session" at one of RCC's two Testing Centers.
3. Test - Take each of the five GED® tests during scheduled "Testing Sessions" at an RCC Testing Center.

Preparation:

• If you are 16 or 17 years of age and do not have an Exemption from Compulsory Education, you must access GED® preparation:
  contact a RCC Learning Center or contact your local high school.
  
  
• If you are between 18 and 20 years of age and still in high school , you may access the GED® preparation programs at the RCC Learning Centers or through your local high school.
  
  
• If you are 18 years or older and not in high school, assessment and instruction is available through the RCC Learning Centers. These services are offered on a term by term basis.  A modest fee is charged. (Although formal preparation is not required before registration and testing, it is recommended.) 
  
  
• If you are desiring independent study you may purchase GED® preparation manuals or check-out manuals at the local library (2002 test series). Online practice is provided at www. gedpractice.com or www.Gedwriting.com
  
  
• Accommodations for disabilities are available. Contact an RCC Testing Center prior to registration regarding the application process. In Josephine County call (541) 956-7100; in Jackson County call (541) 245-7695 and request a disability form for special accommodation testing 4 weeks before registering.


• Spanish GED® preparation is offered at the RCC Learning Centers.

GED® Cap & Gown Graduation is held in June. Call (541) 956-7253 (Josephine County) or (541) 245-7701 (Jackson County) for more information.