The GED consists of five (5) tests, which are administered by appointment only. Each of the five individual tests has a time limit and a set number of questions. Refer to information below so you will know what each test covers, the time limit and number of questions. The tests may be taken in any order you choose.
The GED tests are offered in English or Spanish. When you begin testing in one language, you must take all five tests in that language. If you pass each of the following tests with a score of 410 and achieve an average score of 450 over all five exams, you will receive a GED High School Equivalency Certificate from the Texas Education Agency.
Inquires should be made with the Texas Education Agency at (512) 463-9292 if your score report has not been received in three weeks, not including the week of the test. Do not call earlier than three weeks to check on your scores.
GED Handouts
Registration Information
A student must attend a registration session before he or she can be scheduled for testing. Students cannot register and test on the same day. Registration session lasts about 1 1/2 hours. If a student is late for registration he or she will not be admitted.
- English registration: 3:30 PM each Thursday & 8:30 AM designated Saturdays (please call for dates)
- Spanish registration: 9:30 AM Thursdays
Students Must Bring The Following Items On Registration Day
Identity and eligibility of all candidates must be verified by inspecting each candidate's identification documents. Acceptable forms of identification are current government issued identification (state, national or foreign) i.e. State of Texas Driver's License, DPS ID, Passport, Military ID or an ID issued by a foreign government.
Social Security Card
A student must be at least 18 years old and be officially withdrawn from school to take the GED exam with the following exceptions:
17 year olds must bring "Parent / Guardian Consent Form" which can be downloaded from list above under GED Handouts. (No student can register for the GED Exam unless they are withdrawn from school and the withdrawal form must be presented on the day of registration!) An applicant who is 17 years of age and married, who has entered military service, who has been declared an adult by the court, or who has otherwise legally severed the child/parent relationship is not required to present parent or guardian permission to be tested. Students who have been home schooled or students who have just moved to this area must go to the school in their area where they would have been required to attend for a withdrawal form!
16 year olds can only test if recommended by a public agency that has supervision or custody under court order, in a Job Corps training program, or ordered by a Justice or municipal court in a truancy case. The recommendation must be in writing and include the applicant's name and date of birth and must be signed by an official of that public agency. Judges may recommend 16 year olds if the Judge is acting in lieu of a probation officer.
Previous Test Scores
If you are transferring scores to this center, we must have received your previous test scores before you will be permitted to test. Please contact our office at (512) 223-7714 if you have any questions about the transfer.
GED Requirements
A Student must be at least 18 years old and be officially withdrawn from school to take the GED exam.
17 year olds must bring "Parent / Guardian Consent Form" which can be downloaded from list above under GED Handouts. This must be submitted by the parent or guardian and school in the district and city in which they reside. This form must be completed before a student can be registered for the GED exam.
16 year old students must either be:
- Recommended by a public agency that has:
supervision or custody under court order. - In a Job Corps training program, or
- Ordered by a Justice or municipal court in a truancy case.
The recommendation must be in writing and include the applicant's name and date of birth and must be signed by an official of that public agency. Judges may recommend 16 year olds if they Judge is acting in lieu of a probation officer.
Fees
- $95.00 FOR ALL FIVE (5) EXAMS
- $20.00 GED Retest Fee Per Exam
- $15.00 Transfer Fee (In State Transfer)
- $45.00 Transfer Fee (Out Of State Transfer)
- $10.00 Failure To Cancel / Reschedule Fee
All fees are valid for period of one year from the date of receipt and non refundable! Fees are due on the day for registration and are subject to change without notification!
Identification
You must present an acceptable current form of photo Identification to take the test. We will accept the following forms of Identification:
- State issued drivers license
- State issued identification card
- Military identification
- Passport
- Government (national or foreign) identification that shows name, address, date of birth, photograph, and signature.
Examinees must bring the photo ID that they used at registration to each GED test session.
Non-citizens
Non-citizens, including refugees, legal and illegal immigrants, resident and nonresident aliens, and other foreign nationals are eligible to take the GED tests if they meet all the requirements of the State of Texas including requirements on age and withdrawal from school.
Residency Requirements
You must be residing in the State of Texas at the time of testing.
Social Security Card
The State of Texas identification number required for the test is your Social Security Number.
Retesting Requirements
Before a student can retest, they must wait for a period of six months or enroll in a GED Adult Education Program or receive instruction from a teacher certified by the Texas Education Agency.
To retest before the end of the six months waiting period you must bring a letter from the Adult Education Program with the program's address clearly printed on the letter, or if studying with a teacher you must bring a letter with the teacher's certification number printed on the letter. Students can call the ACC Adult Education Department at 223-5123 or 223-7528 for enrollment information.
When the program or teacher feels the student is prepared to retest (a date which may come sooner than the six month waiting period otherwise required), the teacher must write us a letter recommending that we retest the student. If the teacher is not with an adult education program, the teacher certification number must be printed on the letter so the Testing Center can verify authenticity. The student must bring that letter to his or her testing appointment in order to test.
A fee of $20.00 is charged for each retest exam.
Testing Schedule
Students must call (512) 223-7714 for an appointment to take the GED Exams or Pre-GED Exams. There is a $10.00 no show fee for each missed test if a student does not cancel his or her test appointment by 5:00 p.m. one business day before the exam. You cannot cancel or make appointments on Saturday or Sunday. Appointments are made from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM on Friday. You can leave a message to cancel your appointment as long as it is before 5:00 PM the business day before. English exams are administered Monday through Wednesday and designated Saturdays. Spanish exams are given every other Tuesday and Wednesday and one Thursday each month at 6pm. Please call 223-7715 for scheduled dates.
If a student is late for his or her GED appointment that student will not be admitted to the test session! All fees must be paid, before the student can schedule an exam.
English Schedule
- Monday:
- 9:00 a.m. Writing Skills
- 1:30 p.m. Mathematics
- Tuesday:
- 9:00 a.m. Social Studies
- 11:00 a.m. Reading
- 1:30 p.m. Science
- 6:00 p.m. Writing (Every other week. Call for specific dates)
- Wednesday:
- 9:00 a.m. Social Studies
- 11:00 a.m. Reading
- 1:30 p.m. Science
- 6:00 p.m. Mathematics (Every other week. Call for specific dates)
Spanish Testing
At 6:00 pm Tuesday and Wednesday every other week along with one Thursday a month.
Please call (512) 223-7715 for the current schedule.
Saturday Schedule
Please call for specific dates
- Saturday Schedule First Half Of The Month:
- 10:30 a.m. Writing Skills
- 1:30 p.m. Mathematics
- Saturday Schedule Second Half Of The Month:
- 10:30 a.m. Social Studies
- 12:30 p.m. Reading
- 2:30 p.m. Science
Special Accommodations
If you have a documented disability that could keep you from taking the GED Tests in the way they are usually given, you might be entitled to receive testing accommodations.
Accommodations Are Available For:
- Physical disabilities
- Learning disabilities
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Psychological disabilities
- Chronic health issues
Accommodations May Include
- Audiocassette edition
- Extended time
- Private Room
- Supervised breaks
- Large print edition with extended time
- Vision enhancing technologies
- Use of talking calculator
- Large print edition (no documentation required)
Contact this center at 223-7724 if you feel you have one of the disabilities/health issues. Forms are available in our office for you and your certified professional to request accommodations.
Only the original accommodation forms can be accepted. Copies or fax copies cannot be processed. Special accommodation packets will be given to you upon request. Expect a waiting period of 30 to 60 days after your completed application is received in this office.