Adult Basic Education

Mankato Area Public Schools provides eligible adult learners and current high school seniors the option to complete their High School Diploma or make up credits through an independent study program. This credit-completion model can be time intensive and is best suited for students with 1-3 credits remaining or current high school seniors who are in need of credit recovery.

Steps to enroll in credit recovery:

1. If currently enrolled in high school, obtain a referral from your high school counselor. If your class has already graduated, obtain a copy of the high school transcript from the school most recently attended.
2. Referrals or transcripts can be faxed to:  Attn: Diploma Program Supervisor, at (507) 387-6716.
3. Call (507) 345-5222 to schedule an intake and assessment meeting so you can meet with an advisor to discuss your situation.

Please call (507) 345-5222 for more information.

Class Schedules
Lincoln Community Center GED Class Schedule
Monday through Thursday
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Additional classes are available from 12:00 - 2:00 pm - enrollment is required at the beginning of each quarter

Tuesday and Wednesday
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Please call (507) 345-5222 for more information about GED class in Mankato.

New Ulm Workforce Center GED class schedule:
Please call (507) 779-5827 for more information about the GED class schedule in New Ulm.

Benefits to enrolling in GED preparation classes:

• Receive assistance in brushing up your skills to increase your chances of passing the test.
• Receive a discount on testing fees.
• Take official practice tests at no cost (only available to current students).

Ready to test?
To register to take the official GED test at the Lincoln Community Center, visit www.ged.com to create an account and schedule your test.

In the 2014 Minnesota legislative session, a third option for adults needing a secondary credential was approved:  a state standard adult high school diploma.  This is different from a credit-based K-12 diploma; this new state adult high school diploma is competency-based. Please note: you must be age 19 or older to earn a diploma from this program. 

Steps to enroll in the MN State Diploma program: 

1. If your class has already graduated, obtain a copy of the high school transcript from the school most recently attended.  
2. Referrals or transcripts can be faxed to:  Attn: Diploma Program Supervisor, at (507) 387-6716.
3. Call (507) 345-5222 to schedule an intake and assessment meeting so you can meet with an advisor to discuss your situation.

Please call (507) 345-5222 for more information.