High School Equivalency Test Preparation
Equip yourself with the skills needed to pass the GED.
Earning your High School Equivalency (HSE) Certificate isn’t something you have to do alone. CCLA’s HSE Preparation program develops your comprehension of literature, the arts, math, science and social studies to set you up for success when taking the General Education Development (GED) Test or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). Students who pass the GED or HiSET are granted a California HSE Certificate.
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A Preparatory Program That Transforms Your Future
Passing the GED Test and earning your High School Equivalency Certificate will open doors that change your short- or long-term trajectory. Continue your education by qualifying for college admission with a GED in lieu of a high school diploma. Or take the next step in your career by implementing the skills you acquired in one of our four GED/HiSET preparation courses.
Benefits of Obtaining HSE
U.S. Colleges that Accept the GED Certificate*
98%
Employers that accept an HSE certificate instead of a diploma*
96%
*BestColleges
**Finalsite.com
High School Equivalency Preparation
GED/HiSET Prep Programs
Associate Degree 
Bachelor Degree 
Certificate 
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*Tuition-free noncredit certificates are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate today!
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Certificate
Online Offering *
*Tuition-free noncredit certificates are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate today!
GED/HiSET Preparation Course
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Compton College
El Camino College
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Tech
Los Angeles Valley College
Long Beach City College
Mt. San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
West Los Angeles College
A Smarter Path to Success
Affordable
Save 50% or more on average compared to other universities and vocational schools. California community colleges are among the most affordable in the country.
Fast Track to a Great Job
Put your new skills to work faster with programs designed to prepare you for the workforce in as few as several months.
Seamless Transferability
Save money on a bachelor’s by transferring to a four-year institution after completing your associate degree at CCLA.
Earn More
Finish your associate degree to earn on average 46% more per year than those without any degree.**
In-Demand Programs
Gain the skills to get the jobs you want in the modern workforce and in emerging industries.
Flexible Options
Choose courses offered in convenient formats and schedules—including online, nights, and weekends—to fit your busy life.
Supportive Environment
Get personalized, one-on-one attention from professors who truly care about your success.
Real Campus Experience
Enjoy all the benefits of a true campus experience, close to home and for a fraction of the price of a four-year school.
**National Center for Education Statistics data, ***California Community Colleges data
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