What are the eligibility requirements for taking the GED test?
• 18 years of age • not enrolled in school • not a graduate of any accredited high school • a resident of Alabama Are there any provisions for 16 and 17 year olds to take the test? Yes. A 16 and 17 year old may test. However, students from this group are required to submit documentation from a public or private school, as appropriate, verifying that the applicant has withdrawn. In addition, the student should submit a notarized letter of permission from parent or legal guardian. The required format for this letter may be obtained from a GED examiner. If you are enrolled in a GED preparation program, your teacher will assist you. If not, ask the GED test administrator for guidance through this process. What does it cost to take the GED test? The cost is $50 to take the entire test for the first time. It will cost $10 per subject to repeat any individual subject test. What subjects are tested on the GED exam and what are the time limits? • Language Arts – Writing 1 hour, 15 minutes Tests
