Frequently Asked Questions About High School Equivalency Testing

Upon the successful completion of the GED tests, the test-taker will be issued a State of ɬÀï·¬ Certificate of High School Equivalency.

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Verifying/Purchasing a Certificate

No, the ɬÀï·¬ Education Agency is the only entity authorized to issue certificates in the state of ɬÀï·¬. When a test taker successfully completes the subject area tests, the ɬÀï·¬ Education Agency will issue a State of ɬÀï·¬ Certificate of High School Equivalency.

Certificates are issued approximately three business days after the final computer-based test. ɬÀï·¬will email your initial certificate in a PDF file to the email address used to register for the exams.

ɬÀï·¬no longer sends colleges or employers certificates or verifications via mail, fax, or email. For a college or university to officially verify GED certificates and scores, please instruct them to visit the .Ìý ÌýÌý

ɬÀï·¬no longer sends colleges or employers certificates or verifications via mail, fax, or email. Colleges and employers are urged to obtain verifications from the . ÌýIf the search returns "No Records Found," please submit a ticket to request a record search.

ɬÀï·¬no longer notarizes certificates. For a college or university to officially verify GED certificates and scores, please instruct them to visit the .

ɬÀï·¬no longer sends colleges or employers certificates or verifications via mail, fax, or email. Visit the ɬÀï·¬ to obtain a free verification letter or a PDF containing your Certificate of High School Equivalency and test scores for $5.00.Ìý TheÌýPDF will include a diploma-style certificate suitable for framing and a transcript with test dates and scores. You can save the PDF to your computer or electronic device, email it to yourself or third parties, and/or print it.ÌýPurchases may be made by credit card or check (automated clearing house).ÌýUpon the successful completion of the tests, a certificate/transcript is sent to the email address used to register for the exams. For duplicate copies, the search can be used to purchase your certificate/transcript.Ìý

If your search returns "No Records Found," please submit a ticket to request a record search.

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Taking the GED Test

There may be an opportunity to take your GED tests online.Ìý To determine your eligibility and schedule the tests, log directly into your Ìý²¹³¦³¦´Ç³Ü²Ô³Ù.

Please visit the ɬÀï·¬ High School Equivalency Testing At a Glance, then choose the Test Center Locator link.

Yes, you can continue GED tests.ÌýLog into your ged.com account and update your Jurisdiction to ɬÀï·¬ add your ɬÀï·¬ address.Ìý You will need to provide proof of ɬÀï·¬ residency at the testing center.

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Test TakerÌýEligibility

Please visit Eligibility Requirements for High School Equivalency Testing for specific eligibility information.

No.ÌýThere is no citizenship requirement.ÌýHowever, you will need to provide proof of ɬÀï·¬ residency.

No.ÌýA social security number is not required.ÌýHowever, if the test taker has a social security number, please provide the number when creating the account during registration. This will enable the test taker (and third parties) to verify/purchase duplicate certificates in the future.

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Score Requirements

No. ɬÀï·¬ currently recognizes the 2014 GED test series scores to earn a State of ɬÀï·¬ Certificate of High School Equivalency.

You cannot combine scores from different test series. All incomplete 2002 GED test series scores have expired and cannot be combined with a current test series.Ìý

Yes. A test taker can choose to take tests offered by any of the test providers. However, the test taker will only be issued a State of ɬÀï·¬ Certificate of High School Equivalency upon the successful completion of the current 2014 GED test series.

Scores are typically available within three days for computer-based testing.Ìý

To view your current scores, please log into yourÌýÌý²¹³¦³¦´Ç³Ü²Ô³Ù. Incomplete scores from tests taken prior to January 1, 2014 are no longer valid. Incomplete scores on the TASC test and HiSET exam are no longer valid in ɬÀï·¬.

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Accommodations

No, the accommodations approval will not transfer from one test provider to another. Test takers needing accommodationsÌýwill need approvalÌýfrom GED Testing Service.Ìý ÌýFor additional information, please go toÌý.Ìý

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Updated 1/19/2024

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