In 1942, the GED was started to help returning veterans complete high school equivalency
Five tests make up the GED: reading writing math science social studies
The GED exam costs between $75-120
Every nine seconds, one student in the U.S. drops out of high school
At least 174,000 working age Minnesotans lack a high school diploma
1 in 10 diplomas issued in Minnesota is a GED or adult diploma
Minnesotans with a GED or high school diploma averaged $10,000 more in annual earnings than those without