Program Funding
The challenge of running GED Testing Centers with limited funding is
one that concerns many GED Administrators and Examiners. We have
provided this information on sources of funding and educational
resources to aid you in your quest to create and maintain high-quality
testing centers.
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (under Title II)
makes funds available through state control to programs that support
adult literacy initiatives. Additionally, there are a variety of sources
of funding ranging from welfare reform programs to civic
organizations.
Aside from state earmarked funds there are a number of other programs
that you can utilize as funding resources. We have listed the ones that
we know of here, and we encourage you to inform us of resources that
have proved helpful to you.
US Department of Labor: Titles I & III of WIA of
1998
National Council for Literacy: Funds available for
test-taking
Work First-Welfare Reform: Funds available for
qualifying individuals who need to earn a high school diploma
Service/Civic Organizations: Provide scholarships to
support testing fees for low-income qualifying individuals (i.e., Junior
League, Lions Club, and Rotary Club)
Wards of the Court: Funds are available to offset
testing fees for this population through court-sanctioned programs
Employee Vouchers: Businesses may compensate
employees who choose to earn their GED credentials independently through
vouchers
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal Council: Allot
federal appropriations for GED testing
Residential programs for at-risk youth: Will sponsor
qualifying test-takers while they earn their GED credentials
Labor Unions: Provide educational funds to support
union workers who would like to earn their GED credentials
The best strategy to locate funds for your programs is through
consistent awareness and education of the current policy issues and
legislative efforts.
Please direct questions about this page to:
ged@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated on 11/19/2008
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