The courses are offered in a convenient format of 4 mornings per week or 4 evenings per week, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Morning classes run from 9-11:45 a.m. and evening classes run from 6-8:45 p.m. Each session runs for approximately seven and one half weeks, for a total of 75 hours of classroom instruction. Class enrollment is limited to permit maximum participation by students and to provide immediate attention to student needs.

 

All students enrolled in GED classes are given free access to our Tutoring & Language Center library and services.

 

Prior to class assignment, you must register in person for a GED Placement Test during which you are evaluated in reading and language. There is no fee for the GED Placement Test. The test is available every Monday and Tuesday at 9a.m. and 6pm. Students must register for the GED Placement Test in advance by scheduling a test date and time through our Office of Information and Registration.

 

The tuition for each course varies depending upon the number of hours of instruction for the course. Please refer to each course description below for the tuition for that course. The book fee is $20 per course.

 

To sign up for GED Placement Test or to register in person for a GED Preparation Course, you must visit us in person at:

 

The Office of Information and Registration Office Hours: Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ciarco Learning CenterTuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Bergen Community CollegeWednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

355 Main StreetThursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Hackensack, NJ, 07601Friday:8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

For more information call (201) 489-1551 or visit us on the web at: www.Bergen.Edu/Ciarco

 

Payment must be made, in full, at the time of registration. The preferred method of payment is credit card, debit card, personal check or money order. Bergen Community College only accepts Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Cash is not accepted.

 

Changes in registration must be completed within the first 3 days of class. This includes any class changes or a deferral of enrollment and tuition to another term (with administrative approval only.)All requests for a tuition refund must be made in writing.Refunds are automatically issued if a class is cancelled.Refunds will not be given beyond the second class meeting.

 

Occasionally, insufficient registrations are received for a particular program. Bergen Community College reserves the right to cancel any class because of insufficient registration. Cancellations usually occur within forty-eight (48) hours prior to the first class session. In the event a course is cancelled, every effort will be made to reach students by phone ahead of time. Because this is usually done by phone, it is absolutely necessary that we have both day and evening telephone numbers where you can be reached. If it is difficult to reach you, we suggest you call the Ciarco Learning Center at 201-489-1551 to confirm your class.

 

Academic Skills (AL 511). This 75-hour course is designed to review the areas of reading, writing, and math and practice test-taking techniques. All students will be assessed in reading, math, and language before placement in this course. Enrollment is limited to provide immediate and individualized attention to students. Pre-requisite: Placement Test. (Tuition: $295 & Book Fee:$20)

 

GED (AL 531). This 75-hour course is designed for students who want to achieve their High School Diploma and need a review of the GED test subjects (writing, social studies, science, literature, math, and essay writing), or who need assistance in test taking strategies. All students will be assessed in reading, math, and language before placement in this course. Course enrollment is limited to provide immediate and individualized attention to students. Pre-Requisite: Academic Skills course or Placement Test. (Tuition: $315 & Book Fee:$20)

 

Math for GED and Beyond (AL530). This 37 1/2-hour course is designed to teach students basic mathematical skills and to prepare them for successive intermediate and advanced levels of instruction. All students will be assessed in math before placement in this class. Course enrollment is limited to provide immediate and individualized attention to students. (Tuition: $210 & Book Fee:$20)