Grants Available for Students Seeking GED in Brooks County

Grants Available for Students Seeking GED in Brooks County

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Quitman, GA – The Brooks County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grants available for students working towards a GED. Students enrolling in GED classes may be eligible for funds to assist with transportation and the cost of the GED tests as well as incentives when completing the GED and entering employment or college. The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out of School Youth Grant is available to students who are at 16-24 years of age and meet other eligibility requirements. Funding is available through a partnership with WorkSource Georgia of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission.

The Brooks County Adult Education Program is located at 400 E. Courtland Avenue in Quitman, and classes are offered Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or Monday and Wednesday evenings. Call 229-263-8144 for more information, or visit www.wiregrass.edu/adulted.