Free GED Preparation Classes From Reading Area Community College
Reading Area Community College offers free classes that prepare adults to take the GED test of high school equivalency. The classes meet both days and evenings at different locations throughout the county. Along with the preparation classes, students can receive one-on-one tutoring to help them succeed in their classwork, and an annual graduation is held at RACC in late Spring.
The classes are described as being for adults in the community. The page does not list any other rules about who can join, such as age or income.
The college also runs Adult Basic Education classes, which offer basic reading and math instruction to adults functioning from a second-grade level to those reading on an eighth-grade level. All materials used in these classes are adult-oriented and address pertinent daily skills. Those classes are free as well.
The page does not say how to enroll, when classes start, what hours they meet or which locations hold them. For those details, the general contact given for the college's literacy programs is the Literacy Programs Information Center at 610-372-4721 ext. 5322, in Kratz Hall, 3rd Floor Reception Area. The main college number is 610-372-4721, and the campus address is 10 S 2nd St., Reading PA 19602. The page does not say whether you can walk in, whether an appointment is needed or what the office hours are, so ask when you call.
If you already passed the GED test and need proof, transcripts come from DiplomaSender rather than the college. Go to diplomasender.com, create an account, and request documents, either electronic or paper. Since October 1, 2016, DiplomaSender has handled all Pennsylvania high school equivalency diplomas and transcripts for the GED test. The initial diploma and transcript continue to be free. All documents are $15.00 per document, and documents include transcripts, duplicate diplomas and letters of verification.
Source: racc.edu/academics/ged-abe, read September 18, 2026.
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In Reading Area Community College’s words
To prepare a student for the General Educational Development (GED®) test of high school equivalency, Reading Area Community College offers preparation classes, free of charge, to adults in our community. These classes meet both days and evenings at different locations throughout the county. An annual graduation is held at RACC in late Spring. In addition to preparation classes, students can receive one-on-one tutoring to help students achieve success in their classwork.
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This listing summarizes publicly available information from racc.edu/academics/ged-abe. Last recorded review: September 18, 2026. Contact the provider to confirm eligibility, hours and availability before you go. If something here is wrong, tell us.