Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Nothing. Classes are FREE!

To learn about all the types of free classes we offer, click here!

Adults ages 17 or older. You will take a placement test during registration to see if you qualify.

People enrolled in a K-12 school cannot attend our classes.

We offer morning, afternoon, and evening classes!

During the school year
We have classes Monday-Thursday various hours between 8:30am - 2:30pm, depending on level and subject (and a few Friday classes). Evening classes are two or four days a week (from 5:00pm-8:00pm, 5:00-7:30pm, 5:30-7:30pm and 7:30-8:30pm). 

During the summer
There are fewer classes but we still have morning, afternoon, and evening options.

Yes! We have two options for online learning:

1. Online Google Meet classes
2. Distance learning 

To sign up for online learning, click here.

Click here to register.

It will take about 2-3 hours. 

You will meet with our intake staff to be enrolled in our system, take a placement test, and meet with an advisor to schedule your orientation and classes.

*Please note there is NO childcare available during registration. 

Click here to register.

Students can register for classes any time of the year.

During the school year
Our classes have monthly starts. Students can join their classes at the beginning of a month after they complete registration and orientation.

During the summer
Students can start at the beginning of summer session and  weekly for about a month before the end of the session. For more information about exact dates, call our front desk at 651-290-4822.

We have a YWCA childcare at our Hubbs Center location that you can apply for. The cost is based on income. Sometimes there are scholarships that allow you to have free or reduced cost childcare!

*Please note that there is NO childcare available during registration. 
Applications for childcare can take about 2 weeks or longer to process and approve.

To learn more about childcare while you take classes:

• Call the YWCA Hubbs Center childcare office at 651-744-7525
• email Jamie Garland at: jgarland@ywcampls.org
• Visit the YWCA Hubbs Center childcare webpage

If you need financial assistance, contact Think Small at 651-641-0305. 

Childcare Assistance: Apply through Minnesota Benefits: mnbenefits.gov

Early Learning Scholarships: Scholarships are available for eligible families. Thinksmall.org/parents

YWCA Scholarships: Limited scholarships are avialable for qualified working families and may cover up to 60% of costs.

All GED tests have to be scheduled online at www.GED.com. When it asks what location you want to test at, choose the Hubbs Center. 

For more information about GED testing, click here.

In addition to being an official GED Testing site, we also have free GED classes to help prepare you for your tests! 

For more information about free GED classes, click here.

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