West Piedmont Regional Adult Education Blog

Free GED Classes

GED Classes are offered for free throughout the West Piedmont region for adults 18 years of age and over who are not enrolled in public school. To find a class in your area, call us at 1-888-GED-4ALL (433-4255). You may also check your local program’s schedule on the resources page at http://www.westpiedmontadulted.com/ (Franklin County, Henry County, Martinsville, Patrick County, and Pittsylvania County).

Contact us if you live in another area and need help locating a class near you. We’ll help you find a program that’s convenient for you.

GED Test Registration

Adults 18 years of age and older who are not enrolled in public school may register to take the GED tests. Two forms of identity are required. One must be a valid government issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID card); social security card or birth certificate are acceptable second ID’s. The test fee is $45 for first time test takers. Scholarships may be available to cover the test fee.

Registration is held at the adult education centers in each locality. Contact information:

Franklin County - The Franklin Center - 540-483-0179 (Debbie Hamrick or Nancy Hodges)

Henry County - Center for Community Learning - 276-638-1668 (Lynn Fitzgibbons or Shelby Pace)

Martinsville - School of Craft and Design - 276-656-0224 (Nancy Baker)

Patrick County - Patrick County Adult Learning Center - 276-694-6542 (Leigh Ann Hazelwood)

Pittsylvania County - Pittsylvania County Adult Learning Center - 434-432-9416 (Michelle Scarce)

Hello world!

Welcome to West Piedmont Regional Adult Education’s blog! This is our first attempt at blogging. So please bear with us. We hope to provide you with information on where GED classes are held in our region as well as GED test dates, locations, and registration info. Test tips are in the works as well.

Do you have a GED success story? Did obtaining your GED credential help you get in college or the military, or help you to find a job, find a better job, or keep your current one? We’d love to hear from you.