Adult Basic Education

MGCCC offers ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes for adults who do not have a high school diploma. Classes are held on the campuses in George, Harrison, Jackson and Stone counties. Gulf Coast’s Adult Basic Education program gives individuals the opportunity to take classes that prepare them to take the GED (General Education Development) Test and to improve their reading, writing, language and/or math skills. GED recipients will earn 43% more than non-recipients during their lifetime.

Having a GED means a person is 20 percent more likely to get a job and keep it. It also means earning 14 percent more income for life’s essentials.

On campus classes are offered day and night. Off-campus classes are held at the Gulfport WIN Job Center and the Pascagoula WIN Job Center. Class days and times vary at each site.

Intake

Students must be at least 17 years old and are not currently enrolled in public schools. Proper documentation must be presented at the intake session. During the intake session, students are assessed to determine which educational areas need to be addressed. There is no charge for the intake session or the ABE classes.

Fast Track Classes

Students who score at the 11th grade level or above will be offered the opportunity to participate in 12 hours of intensive GED test preparation. Fast Track classes are designed to reinforce skills at a fast pace in preparation for the GED test.

GED Online

ABE classes are offered online to qualified participants. Students must complete the intake process at a local campus before enrolling in the online class. More information about the GED online course may be found on the following website: www.colin.edu/gedonline/

GED Results Website

Get Your GED Results!

Enter email account under Yes, I do in the following format.

1. firstname.lastname.SS@ms.non (do not put any spaces or dashes between name or Social Security number)
2. Password - ABCSS (ABC and Social Security number. No spaces or dashes.)

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

The college offers ESL classes to students with limited English proficiency. Participants must be at least 17 and not enrolled in a public school.

Workforce Basic Skills

The college offers ABE courses at worksites by special arrangements with employers. Please contact the Director of Adult Basic Education for more information at 228-897-4360.

For Class Information or to Schedule an Intake Session:

Jackson County Campus – 228-497-7755
Jeff Davis Campus – 228-897-3810
Perkinston Campus – 601-928-6358
George County Center – 601-766-6433
Gulfport WIN Job Center – 228-539-6881
Pascagoula WIN Job Center – 228-712-3022
Toll Free 1-866-735-1122

GED Testing Information

The General Education Development (GED) test may be administered to persons who desire to earn a high school equivalency diploma if they were unable to complete their high school education. In accordance with the policies set forth by the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges, in order to take the GED test through Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be 18 years old or older*
• Must be out of school for at least 3 months or regular class has to have graduated

*17 year olds must meet certain conditions and restrictions; contact your local campus or center or ABE Director for more information

To register for the GED test:

1. Contact your local campus or center to schedule an orientation session and test date.
2. Bring a valid government issued photo ID and your social security card to the orientation session.
3. Pay for the GED test -- $15 per content area/$75 for the entire test; $15 for each retest*

*You may only retest in the same area three times within a calendar year.

GED Test Information

The GED test consists of the following:

Mathematics with a Calculator…45 minutes – 25 questions
Mathematics without a Calculator…45 minutes – 25 questions
Science Test…80 minutes – 50 questions
Social Studies Test…70 minutes – 50 questions
Language Arts – Reading Test…65 minutes – 40 questions
Language Arts – Writing Test…120 minutes – 50 questions + 250 word written essay

Scores required to pass GED

Must score at least a 410 on each test with an average score of 450 from all tests

Request a GED Transcript

After you have completed the GED test, you may request additional copies of your GED Transcript. Complete the GED Transcript Request (PDF download) form and follow instructions for mailing. Duplicate transcripts are mailed from the state GED office in Jackson, MS.

Accommodations for candidates with disabilities

Information about GED accommodations for candidates with disabilities is available at each campus/center.

GED Scholarships

Students who earn a GED battery average of 577 or higher are awarded a half-time scholarship for one semester, covering a maximum of 6 semester hours. This scholarship covers tuition and book rental fees. To qualify for this scholarship, a student must have taken the GED test within the past 3 years and MGCCC must be first-time college attendance.

Students who earn a GED battery average score of 450 to 576 are eligible to take one free class for one semester. Tuition and book rental fees for the class would be paid by the college. To qualify for this award, a student must have taken the GED test within the past 3 years and MGCCC must be first-time college attendance.

GED Test Scheduling

To schedule a test or for more information about the GED Test, please contact your local campus/center:

Jackson County Campus – 228-497-7755
Jeff Davis Campus – 228-897-3810
Perkinston Campus – 601-928-6358
George County Center – 601-766-6433
Pascagoula WIN Job Center – 228-712-3022
Gulfport WIN Job Center – 228-539-6881
Toll Free 1-866-735-1122