Career & Technical Education (CE) - High School Equivalency Programs

The High School Equivalency Program is designed for adults who left high school before graduation and are now interested in obtaining a high school diploma by successfully passing the 2014 General Educational Development (GED®) official test. 

The GED® test is one of two tests U.S. states and territories use to measure high school equivalency skills. Approved by the State Board of Education and Texas Education Agency (TEA), a passing grade on the GED® test provides students with high school equivalency credentials. TEA will mail a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE) to the student’s home address.

The Lone Star College programs will assist adults in getting ready in the four GED® test subject matter areas: Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning through the Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Students can choose between a tuition-based program or a grant-funded program, depending on their circumstances. After completion of the program, students are expected to take and successfully pass the computer-based 2014 GED® test. All students obtaining their TxCHSE will be invited to participate at one of the LSC Commencement Ceremonies held every Spring.  

High School Equivalency Test Preparation Program Course offerings: 

High School Equivalency Test Information: 

Lone Star College Testing Centers provide a variety of testing services, including the 2014 GED® test. The testing center is open to LSC students or those interested in taking the 2014 GED® test only. The following campuses and centers offer the 2014 GED® test: LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball, LSC-University Park, LSC-Conroe Center, LSC-Greenspoint Center, LSC-Fairbanks Center, and LSC-Cypress Center. LSC Testing Centers LoneStar.edu/Testing-Centers

Additional information on 2014 GED® Computer-Based Test 

Cost:
Whether you take the test in English or Spanish, the cost is $145 for the full test. Each partial test costs $36.25. Tests can be taken all together or at different sessions. The cost of the tests is separate from tuition and/or books and it is not paid to Lone Star College. Test fees cover the administration of the exam and the cost of the first transcript or certificate. 

In order to take the test, it is necessary to register at www.myged.com, create an account, and pay the test online. Lone Star College Testing Centers do not accept GED® test payments.