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It’s never too late!

From employability to earning potential, there are many reasons to earn your diploma. Whatever yours may be, our hands-on, supportive staff is behind you every step of the way.

CCBC offers two options for earning your high school diploma:

  • General Education Development (GED) program
  • National External Diploma Program (NEDP)

You must be at least 18 years of age and officially withdrawn from high school to enroll in these programs.

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General Education Development (GED)

The General Education Development (GED) program helps students improve basic adult education skills such as reading, writing, math, social studies and science in order to prepare for the GED exam.

NEDP: High School Diploma

Designed for the working adult, this option awards a Maryland-approved high school diploma. It uses your life experiences and prior knowledge to assess your readiness for college education over a 15-month period.

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To register for the program, follow these steps:

  1. Register for an in-person assessment session. This will help us get to know you and your academic needs better.
  2. Attend your assessment session, which will include testing in math and reading, as well as an overview of the program.
  3. We will schedule a time for you to return for program registration, which will include advisement.
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29%

average increase in earnings after completing high school.
995

GED prep and NEDP students served each year at CCBC.
90%

of NEDP graduates have met their goals to be employed, attend college or enroll in a training program.
97%

Nearly all employers and colleges accept the GED.
29%

average increase in earnings after completing high school.
995

GED prep and NEDP students served each year at CCBC.
90%

of NEDP graduates have met their goals to be employed, attend college or enroll in a training program.
97%

Nearly all employers and colleges accept the GED.
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