College and Career Preparation
The College and Career Preparation Department matches students to the courses that best fit their learning needs and goals. Courses are offered at different instructional levels including English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA), basic literacy, high school equivalency (HSE) preparation, basic workforce development, and foundational skill building for college courses.
In each course, content such as reading, writing, and math are integrated into workforce skills and/or HSE preparation to provide students with meaningful application. College and Career Preparation offers students a variety of support services: placement testing, small class size, tutoring, college success coaching, and the use of the Student Writing Centers . Your first steps to academic success begin here.
To assist you with these steps, an Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) Tuition Scholarship is available to students who are seeking a high school equivalency diploma or to begin a workforce credential pathway. The scholarship is designed to provide public access to adult basic education through College and Career Preparation (CCP) courses. ABE scholarships pay for tuition and fees for qualifying courses and are offered to students meeting eligibility criteria on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to, Arizona or New Mexico residency; state or federally-issued identification; and completion of the new-student orientation, CCP 055.
For more information, please contact the College and Career Preparation Department, Northland Pioneer College, P.O. Box 610, Holbrook, AZ 86025; (800) 266-7845, ext. 6536.
GED®/High School Equivalency Diploma
For individuals without a high school diploma, College and Career Preparation (CCP) offers an orientation designed to improve their chances of successfully earning a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma or passing the General Education Diploma (GED®) exams. The “Opportunities Through Education (OTE),” CCP 055x, orientation discusses the advantages of continued education while providing information on Arizona’s three HSE pathways, learning tips for success, time management skills, how to set and achieve goals, and an overview of different services available to support learning. During the orientation, students will complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and prepare a writing sample to provide the program with information for accurate class placements..
Orientation sessions are generally offered twice a semester at NPC campuses and centers to meet local demand. For available session dates and locations, contact College and Career Preparation (CCP) at any NPC location, or check the online Class Schedule for CCP 055x at www.npc.edu/class-schedule.
Scholarships may be available for HSE/GED® preparation courses. The OTE is mandatory to receive continued financial assistance and is required for Adult Basic Education students (or those students without a high school diploma or equivalency). The orientation program is supported by a grant from the Arizona Department of Education, Adult Education Services. The program’s purpose is to inform individuals of the state’s three pathways for earning a high school equivalency diploma and complete each pathway’s initial requirements.
Upon completion of the HSE/GED® orientation, students will work with the College and Career Preparation (CCP) Success Coach to determine the best pathway for them to attain their HSE Diploma. Pathways include the GED® Pathway, the 25 College Credit Pathway and the HSE PLUS Career Readiness Pathway. The GED® Pathway requires taking and passing all of the GED® exams including the Arizona Civics test. The 25 College Credit Pathway requires students to be enrolled in College and complete 25 specific college credits including the Arizona Civics test. Upon completion students submit an application and college transcripts to the ADE Representatives within the CCP department and to Arizona Department of Education for review. Once approved, the state will issue the student a HSE diploma. The HSE PLUS Career Readiness Pathway requires students to be enrolled in a WIOA Title II Adult Education program; pass the Arizona Civics test; and earn a minimum number of credits/points from specified sources that demonstrate Academic and Career Readiness. Such sources for both components include completed High School credits, College Credits, Adult Education Credits, GED® Exams, IET/BEST programs, CTE credits, Employment/Internship or Industry Recognized Credentials. Upon completion, students will submit an application with their official transcripts and any accompanying evidence of meeting the requirements to Representatives in the CCP department and then to Arizona Department of Education for review and issue of their HSE Diploma.
Students can find more information about these three diploma pathways on the Arizona Adult Education Services website https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/get-your-diploma.
Disability-related accommodations for taking the “Opportunities Through Education” orientation class can be initiated by completing the Office of Accessibility and Inclusion’s Contact For Services Form online at www.npc.edu/oai.
Disability-related accommodations for taking the online GED® test must be requested four (4) weeks in advance of registering to take the GED® test. Accommodation information and forms are only available at www.ged.com.
Northland Pioneer College administers GED® exams at computer testing sites located at the Show Low - White Mountain Campus and Holbrook - Painted Desert Campus. All GED® candidates must sign-up at www.ged.com for test information, scheduling, payment, and registration for the GED® test. PearsonVue maintains the computer-based testing schedule. At this time payment and test scheduling must be made through PearsonVue at www.ged.com or call (877) 392-6433.
For information on HSE/GED® orientation and preparation courses contact CCP staff at your campus or center or contact Tabitha Stickel, Associate Dean of Education and College and Career Preparation, (800) 266-7845, ext. 6536. For information regarding the GED® test, you must sign up at www.ged.com. Direct questions to NPC’s Computer-Based Test Administrator at (800) 266-7845, ext. 6142.
Requirements for Testing
Please contact College and Career Preparation for the current Opportunities Through Education policy.
Sign up at www.ged.com for test information, scheduling, and registration for the GED® test. At this time, payment and test scheduling must be made through PearsonVue at www.ged.com or call (877) 392-6433.
Students must meet the minimum age requirement of 16. (16- and 17-year-olds must create an account at www.ged.com before submitting the following original documentation to any NPC campus/center front office. The AZ Board of Education requires a NOTARIZED parental consent form AND an official withdrawal form from the last school attended. Must be provided to NPC’s Computer-Based Test Administrator).
GED® candidates are required to present a photo identification before admission to the exam room. The ID must satisfy all GEDTS requirements of identity, which include current name (ID and name on registration must match), address, date of birth, and signature. For a list of acceptable forms of ID visit npc.edu/ged-high-school-equivalency-diploma. ID must be current and not expired. No refunds are given if the test taker is turned away for improper identification or if testing reservation is not canceled 24 hours in advance.
Non-citizens Note: Non-citizens, including refugees, legal and illegal immigrants, resident and nonresident aliens, and other foreign nationals, are eligible to take the GED® test if they meet ALL of the requirements for identification and eligibility established by GEDTS and the Arizona Department of Education.
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