Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

General Education Development (GED)

The Adult Education Center offers instruction both in English and in Spanish, GED, and Reading, Writing and Math improvement -- all at no charge to students. Participants must:

  • Be 17 or older
  • Not be enrolled or required by state law to be enrolled in secondary school
  • Not have attained a high school diploma or equivalency
  • Reside in the Rock Valley College District.


For program information call (815) 921-2001.

Recipient of the United States Department of Education's Secretary's Award for Outstanding Programs in Adult Education and Literacy

Program Highlights:

  • State and federal grant funded
  • Tuition-free to adults
  • Convenient class schedules and locations throughout the college district
  • Various teaching methods: one-on-one, small group, computer-aided instruction

GED-i Online Course

ged-illinois2This online course is for students who want to prepare for the GED Exam using instruction through the Internet.  Students must be self disciplined, have competent computer skills, access to the Internet and an e-mail address.  Students are required to first pre-register and then attend one 3-hour enrollment session with the instructor.  Students must read at a 9th grade or higher level to enroll in this class.  Learn more.

GED for College Program

GED for College is an 8-week intensive course for motivated students who plan on taking college level courses. This is a structured course in which students must keep pace with the lessons scheduled by their instructor. In addition to completing their GED, students will learn critical thinking, writing and study skills necessary for college success. Learn more.