GED-Based Scholars: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Now’s the time to jump-start your career. GED-Based Scholars is a program dedicated to meet the needs of adult students who wish to earn their GED while working towards their four-year degree at NKU.

Now accepting applications for those enrolled at Campbell County Adult Education in Newport, KY.

Ready to Apply?

1. Inquiry

Students inquire through NKU or Campbell County Adult Education
All inquires are routed to Campbell County Adult Education
GED Ready tests will be used to determine readiness for GBS

2. Admission

Campbell County Adult Education and NKU reps work with student to complete NKU GBS application.

3. Orientation

Students will be enrolled in a virtual orientation module in Canvas, or an in-person orientation at Campbell County Adult Education.
Student will go through modules on topics such as myNKU (student information portal); student code of conduct; student financial assistance; resources available; and much more.
Students will either upload their picture or visit campus to obtain their NKU All Card.

4. Enrollment

Student meets either virtually or in-person with ATC advisor to select course(s).
ATC advisor helps to officially schedule course(s), prints off or emails class schedule, and goes over any course-specific information (such as textbooks needed).
Student will attend virtual or in-person welcome the week before classes begin.

5. Classes Begin

ATC advisor will check in with student periodically and at mid-term.
ATC advisor will reach out before registration for next semester begins to schedule an advising appointment.
Student will work with ATC advisor to transition to an NKU degree-seeking program upon obtaining GED.

GED-Based Scholars

How It Works