(NAPSI)—For many adults, passing a high school equivalency test (such as the GED® test) is the first step 
toward a better job, a college degree and a brighter future.
Last year, adults in the U.S. who had a high school diploma or equivalent earned nearly $10,000 per year more than those without a high school diploma, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The unemployment rate was also lower for those who had a high school degree. Finishing high school is important, and free adult education classes are the best place to start. If you or someone you care about is thinking of finishing high school, there is more support than you may realize. You can find free test prep classes near you by entering your zip code at FinishYourDiploma.org.
Here is one opportunity, in Chipley, Florida.
Free Classes Are Available
Before taking a high school equivalency test, it’s best to prepare by taking classes. In most areas, nonprofits and literacy centers offer free classes to help prepare for the official test. Each adult education center will work with new students to place them in the right classes and create a custom learning plan. Teachers and tutors in each program help students learn the material and support them as they earn their diploma. Each test also offers at least one retake in case someone doesn’t pass the first time. FinishYourDiploma.org provides more information on what to expect.
Finish Your Diploma
The Finish Your Diploma campaign, created by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad Council, has helped more than 900,000 people find free adult education classes across America since 2010. The support of family, friends and local centers can help in a big way. New PSAs celebrate hardworking people and families who improved the