Bridge & GED Program

The Bridge Program classes in literacy and math prepare you for the GED®, the next step in your career, or college.

The Bridge Program classes in literacy and math prepare you for the GED®, the next step in your career, or college. Classes areoffered in-person. New classes begin in August, October, January and March. Classes are open to all Rhode Island residents (18 years or older).

Students 16-17 years old must have an alternative learning plan (ALP) from their school district prior to enrollment. For more information visit the Department of Education website Alternative Learning Plan FAQ

Registration Information

  1. Complete our intake form HERE to be added to our waitlist. You will receive a confirmation email directly from the intake portal.

     

  2. Enrollment begins about 6 weeks before the next session start date. You will be notified of pre-testing instructions and schedule through the waitlist/intake portal.
  3. Once pre-test is complete, the Coordinator reaches out to schedule Orientation to complete any other pre-testing and forms before classes begins.
  4. Free for all Rhode Island residents, textbooks included (RIDE-grant funded)

**Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participants**

  • You may qualify for fee assistance if you receive SNAP benefits [formerly known as the electronic benefit transfer (EBT) program].
  • Please click HERE to complete the required form and submit it to [email protected]
  • Snap disclaimer PDF

Bridge Class 2025-26 Dates

Dates Time Campus Apply to/Status
August 25, 2025 AM/PM options available Providence Deadline: July 25, 2024
October 27, 2025 AM/PM options available Providence Deadline: September 27, 2025
January 26, 2026 AM/PM options available Providence Deadline: December 29, 2025
March 30, 2026 AM/PM options available Providence Deadline: February 27, 2026

Details

  • Cost  - No charge! This program is free for all that qualify and are accepted.

  • Time Commitment - 8 Weeks 9-12 hours per week.

  • Contact - [email protected], 401.455.6140

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