GED

General Educational Development Test

Congratulations on taking one of the most important steps of your life: earning your GED credential! Click here for a list of GED test and test prep offerings. 

Click here to view the GED Testing Service Site.

Note: "The 2002 GED Testing Series will be replaced beginning January 2, 2014. Incomplete or insufficient GED scores from the 2002 series will no longer be valid after December 31, 2013. We encourage you to complete your preparation and testing as soon as possible."

-Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Why take the GED test?

• Pursue higher education
• Obtain a job or seek a job promotion
• Achieve a personal goal

What is the GED test?

The General Educational Development (GED) test is an adult education service that enables a student to earn a certificate of High School Equivalency issued by the Texas Education Agency. In other words, a GED certifies that the taker has attained high school-level academic skills.

Lone Star College offers high school equivalency preparation and exam programs at several campuses. GED review courses are available in English and Spanish. Currently, there are five different subtests students must take to earn their GED:

• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Writing
• Literature and the Arts

GED Test Registration Requirements

TEA regulations state that any person who plans to take the GED test must follow these guidelines:

If 18 years or older...

• Valid Texas ID, Texas Driver's License or Government-issued ID
• Social Security Card (optional)
• Not enrolled in school
• Not be a high school graduate
• Register in person at least one week before the test

If 17 years old...

• Valid Texas ID, Texas Driver's License or Government-issued ID
• Social Security Card (optional)
• Withdrawal form from high school
• Parental consent form
• Parent must accompany student for registration at least one week before the test

If 16 years old...

• Valid Texas ID, Texas Driver's License or Government-issued ID
• Social Security Card (optional)
• Withdrawal form from high school
• Parental consent form
• Parent must accompany student for registration at least one week before the test
• Court order

GED Test Registration Requirements

The Lone Star College System GED Testing Centers require the following for any person who wants to register for the Official GED Test or any GED Review class:

• Student must attend their campus-specific GED Orientation
• Student must take the GED Official Practice Test (OPT)
• Student must have a passing score of 460 or better on each of the five parts of the OPT

Parents who want to register their 17 year olds for the Official GED Test at Lone Star College System, should print the applicable form and must accompany the student with the completed forms to a Lone Star College System campus to register for the Official GED Test.

• The HSEP form must be completed by the last school attended AND have the official withdrawal forms attached.
• If the 17 year old has been homeschooled, the GED Affidavit for Homeschool  should be completed and notarized.

Part of the registration process for the Official GED Test at Lone Star College System is to complete the Online Demographic form, which is located on the University of Texas website. When completing the form, the last step before saving and exiting the UT website is to select a test center. Select 1935 if you plan to register for and take the Official GED Test at Lone Star College System.

 

Partial GED Test

The partial GED test is available for individuals who need to take the Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies parts of the Official GED Test. The partial test sections are offered during the same testing sessions as the GED Full Test sessions.

You must register for the partial GED test in the Continuing Education department at one of the LSC campuses. When you register, you must bring your previous GED test scores from the Texas Education Agency. To get these scores on an unofficial or official transcript, go to the Texas Education Agency website.

Test Fees

The full GED test costs $100. Each partial test costs $25.

Test fees cover the administration of the exam and the cost of the first transcript or certificate.

The Texas Education Agency will charge you for additional transcripts or certificates. The fees are listed on the Texas Education Agency website.