Anyone interested in earning their High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly called GED) must attend a mandatory orientation to be eligible to begin classes. There are morning and afternoon appointments available for your convenience.

After orientation, students can meet with the HSE instructors and develope an academic plan that will help them be successful in passing the final HSE exam.. Classes for the High School Equivalency program are held on Mondays 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30 am and 4:30 - 6:30 pm at John Jay Center for Learning, 101 S. Meridian Street, Portland, IN.  Class hours can be earned in the classroom, by taking homework home to complete, and in some cases online. When student and teacher feel that they are ready to take the test they will schedule a testing date with the Test Proctor. The fee for the test is $115. We have scholarships available to help off set the cost of the final exam. Ask us how to qualify for scholarships. The exam is online, and is given in five sections. The student must attempt to pass all five sections within 60 days of the first test taken. Contact Becky at 260.729.5525 ext 221 or receptionist©johnjaycenter.com.