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To take the Alabama GED® test, you must be officially withdrawn from school and be 18 years of age or older.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) content subject areas are broken into separate exams :
- Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes)
- Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes)
- Science (90 minutes)
- Social Studies (90 minutes)
COMPUTER-BASED FORMAT
The GED adminsters the test as computer based exam
Examiness requesting accommodations should adhere to guidelines set forth by GED
You will need a minimum 145 score to pass your GED exam.
EXAMINATION FEES
Testing requirements and pricing may vary by geographical area.
Click here for pricing and state rules for online and test center examinations.
HOW TO ORDER YOUR TRANSCRIPT
Visit www.GED.com
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 official GED website for additional resources, classroom practice materials and study guides to help you to successfully pass your exam.
