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GED Test Registration
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To register for the GED Exam go to the GED Testing Service website at:
https://ged.comThe GED computer-based test fees are below. You will need a major credit card or debit card to pay your fees online.
- Full Battery (all 4 sub-tests) $152.00
- Individual sub-tests $38.00
You will need your valid government issued ID (driver's license, passport, Florida ID card) email address, social security number and credit/debit card to register.
Request a copy of your transcript/diploma here:A Florida resident, 18 years of age or older, may earn a high school diploma by passing the General Education Development (GED)© test. A GED© readiness assessment and counseling are available at all registration centers. The test covers four areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Math.GED Underage Waiver Policy
It is not a mandate for candidates to enroll in GED classes to remediate prior to testing; however, there are many advantages of doing so.
- Locations throughout Pinellas County with day and evening classes; students make their own schedule. Teachers are certified and class sizes are small and personalized
- GED Ready practice tests, software and textbook curriculum included with enrollment
- Seamless assistance in transitioning to post-secondary education such as Pinellas Technical College or St Petersburg College.
- Career Exploration and Workforce Readiness Tools
- Participation in a formal graduation ceremony with cap and gown and free tickets for guests to join in celebrating the accomplishment
If you choose to take advantage of these resources, please feel free to contact Victoria Saenz, GED Coordinator, at (727) 588-6326 or via email at saenzvi@pcsb.org. If you choose to forgo this support and the above benefits, below are the steps to follow in order to obtain an underage waiver for your child.
For 16- or 17-year-olds to be eligible to test for the GED in the state of Florida:
1. Parent/legal guardian confers with child’s current high school to determine if their child will be withdrawn.
2. Parent/legal guardian must complete the withdrawal paperwork directly with their child’s high school (Intent to Terminate Enrollment).
3. Parent/legal guardian must go to the FLDOE.org website under Adult Ed and Underage Testing, and download the Underage Testing Form, complete it, have it notarized, and return it along with proof of withdrawal from school to FLDOE*
*The form must be signed by the testing candidate’s parent or legal guardian and have notary acknowledgement. Incomplete forms will not be accepted for clearance to take the GED® tests. Questions about this can be directed to the Florida GED® testing office at 850-245-0449 or via email at GEDagewaiver@fldoe.org.
4. FLDOE lifts age waiver
5. Student registers for test directly with Pearson Vue at GED.com