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GED

  • The Test Series has changed effective January 2, 2014, and will only be given on computer at an authorized computer based site.
  • Scores for the 2002 Series or prior will not carry forward to the new Test Series

  • Parental Consent forms are still needed for computer based testing (age 17 only)
  • Age Waivers signed by the Superintendent of the last school attended are still needed for computer based testing (Age 17)

Age Requirements

To take the 51AV GED® test, you must be officially withdrawn from school and be 18 years of age or older. Exceptions to the age requirement may be granted if:

YOU ARE 17 YEARS OF AGE, BUT LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE

  • Have the Superintendent (or designee) of the school district where you last attended complete and sign the GED® Age Waiver Form.
  • A parent, guardian or court official must sign the GED® Parental Consent Form.
  • Applicants are required to submit the GED® Age Wavier Form and Parental Consent Form annually (January - December).
  • If you are not successful on the GED® test during that calendar year, you will not be required to resubmit a new Age Waiver Form and Parental Consent Form with the second or third application.

GED® Test CONTENT AREAS

Each of the (4) are broken into separate exams :

  • (150 minutes)
  • (115 minutes)
  • (90 minutes)
  • (90 minutes)

COMPUTER-BASED FORMAT 

The GED adminsters the test as computer based exam 
Examiness requesting  should adhere to guidelines set forth by GED
You will need a minimum  your GED exam.

EXAMINATION FEES

Testing requirements and pricing may vary by geographical area.
Click for pricing and state rules for online and test center examinations.

HOW TO ORDER YOUR TRANSCRIPT

Visit
Select Grads and Transcripts
Select the state where you earned your GED
Then follow the remaining prompts to order your transcript 

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Visit the for additional resources, classroom practice materials and study guides to help you to successfully pass your exam.