A high school diploma is the best preparation for college & life in general. However, if obtaining a diploma is impossible for you, here are the next best options available. Click on the name of the program to visit the website.

Faulkner State Adult Education Program this should be your first stop. Click here to see the GED classes offered and new online option.

GED - The General Equivalency Development test comprises five content area assessments:
          Language Arts; Writing; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies
Faulkner State Community College's Adult Education department can help you prepare and register for the test. Call them at: 1-800-231-3752 toll free or 580-2116 or 580-2105. The classes are free. If you pass the practice tests with at least 500, you can qualify for a fee waiver to take the test at no cost - free!!! The test cost $50 and $10 per test if you have taken and passed some of the subtests. Call FSCC for the location of the classes closest to you.  The director of Adult Education @ FSCC is Dr. Ken Adams. Their website has not been updated as of 11.15.10 so call for info. 
All community colleges in Alabama accept the GED in place of a high school diploma for admission. Four-year colleges and universities will accept the GED with an acceptable ACT score. More info on taking the GED in Alabama can be found at: http://www.accs.cc/timecost.aspx 

Job Corps may be an option for students needing a place to live, career training, and help getting a GED.

The Alabama Career Center in Foley can help you find a job and/or further training. Click on the link or call them at 943-1575.