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Testing Program in Iowa City, IA approximately 30 days before the chosen date for
testing. High school officials should be consulted for further information.
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL
(GED) TESTING
The General Educational Developmental (GED) testing program provides a means
for determining the educational level of adults who have not completed a formal
high school education. A certificate of high school equivalency, not a high school
diploma, may be issued to adults who successfully complete the GED examination,
verifying that the holder has demonstrated a level of educational competence
equivalent to that of a high school senior. The GED certificate may be used for job
qualification, for admittance to occupational training, for college and for personal
reasons. Individuals who need assistance in paying the GED testing fee should
contact the GED chief examiner. Recipients are selected on the basis of need and
testing readiness.
ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF EARNING CREDIT
Academic credit may be granted through alternative methods to students who meet
certain criteria and pay the required processing fee. This option is reserved for
students who are currently enrolled and have a declared major appropriate for the
credit. Credit awarded by one of these alternative methods will appear on the
student’s transcript but will not be used for GPA calculations.
Trinity Valley Community College cannot guarantee credit received through
alternative methods will be recognized by transfer institutions and recommend
students verify transferability prior to applying for credit. Each request will be
reviewed for appropriateness and approval.
ADVANCED TECHNICAL CREDIT (ATC)
The Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) program provides high school students an
opportunity to receive credit at Trinity Valley Community College for taking certain
enhanced technical courses during high school. As a participating member of the
statewide ATC program, TVCC aw
hese courses, provided
TVCC offers the articulated course
rtain criteria. The ATC
course crosswalk can be located at
ATC courses are only offered in t
as. Courses in academic
areas such as English or history are not offered as ATC courses. Contact the
associate vice president of workforce education at 903-675-6232 for additional
information regarding ATC credit at TVCC.
