Assessment and Testing

• Common Exams
• Credit by Exam
• Decision Tree
• Decision Tree
• English Testing
• Make-up Tests and Proctored Exams
• Professional Testing and Certification Center
• Students With Disabilities
• Testing Hours
• Transfer Students
• What Tests Do I Need?

• Assessment and Testing
• Seminole State Homepage

Want more info?

Assessment and Testing Center
407.708.2020
e-mail Testing

General Contact Information

Did you know...

General Education Diploma (GED) Exam

The GED exam determines whether your skills match those of a typical high school graduate. Skills are assessed in:

• Language Arts Writing
• Mathematics
• Language Arts Reading
• Social Studies
• Science

Who should take the GED exam?

You should take the GED exam if you are 18 years of age or older and need a high school diploma. If you are under the age of 18 and live in Seminole County, you must attend underage GED classes before you may take the exam. If you pass all five subtests, you will earn a high school equivalency diploma from the Florida Department of Education.

What does the exam content consist of?

The GED exam is made up of five subtests:

• Four multiple choice subtests
• One subtest that is part essay, part multiple choice

You can use online resources to get accustomed to the test's format and structure, and you can prepare for the GED test online.

What requirements must I meet before I can take the GED Exam?

To take the GED exam, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old. If you are not 18, you must complete the required underage GED classes.
• Be a resident of Seminole County, Fla.
• Present a valid state of Florida driver's license or identification card as well as a valid Social Security card for verification purposes.
• Pay the $70 exam fee for first-time test takers. (Payment can be made in building A, room A-107, on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus.) The GED is also offered on the computer for a $130 exam fee.

Note: The exam fee is due at the time of registration. Payments are valid for 60 days from the date they are submitted. The GED rescheduling fee is $10.

How do I sign up for the GED Exam?

You can register for the GED exam by attending one of the registration and orientation sessions listed at the bottom of the page. Each session is approximately two hours long. You must bring a valid Florida driver's license or identification card as well as a valid Social Security card for verification.

Note: Guests are not permitted at orientation and/or testing sessions.

What should I do if I need to re-take the GED Exam?

You must make an appointment to retake the GED exam. Your exam is considered a retake if you: 

• Are re-attempting one or more GED subtests.
• Did not attend your scheduled testing date (appointment must be made within one year of the scheduled test date).
• Cannot register for the exam before payment is made.
• Took an individual portion of the GED exam and need to complete the remaining subtests.

Re-take testing fees* for individual subtests

• Math, language arts reading, science and social studies retakes: $14 per subtest
• Language arts writing retakes: $16

*Prices subject to change. Payments must be received in the form of credit card, check or money order. No cash accepted.

To make an appointment, or if you have any questions, please call 407.708.2020 and select option 1.

Note: The exam fee is due at the time of registration. Payments are valid for 60 days from the date they are submitted. The GED rescheduling fee is $10.

How long does it take to receive my test scores?

GED exam scores take approximately eight weeks to process. Test results will not be disclosed via phone, fax or e-mail for any reason.

How may I receive a copy of my GED transcript or diploma? 

A copy of your transcript or diploma may be requested from the Florida Department of Education. The cost is $8 per document. For more information, contact the Florida GED Testing Office at 850.245.0449, or visit the GED Test Credential Requests website.

2013 GED Registration and Orientation Sessions

Registration and orientation sessions are for first-time registrants only. Please do not bring any guests.

Prior to your GED registration and orientation session, you must report to building A, room A-107, on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus to pay the GED testing fees. Your payment receipt must be presented at the session before you can participate.

Orientation/Registration sessions and the GED exam will be administered in building B on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus on the following dates only:

2013 GED Retake Orientation/Registration Schedule

If you need to retake the GED, you must call to schedule an orientation. You may choose to attend orientation at one of the times listed below.

Special Accommodations

• Accommodations are available for students with documented disabilities.
• The application and approval process takes a minimum of 6-8 weeks.
• For an application and additional information, visit the Assessment and Testing Center in building A, room A-107, on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus.