GED® Test
The GED® test is a national testing program that provides an alternative method for obtaining a high school equivalency diploma. The Assessment & Testing Center at the Sanford/Lake Mary campus is an official GED® testing center. Any Seminole County resident without a high school diploma that meets the necessary requirements, is eligible to take the GED® test at Seminole State College.
Requirements for taking the GED® Test in Florida
To take the GED® test, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you must file a formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment pursuant to Section 1003.21(1)(c), Florida Statutes, and submit a signed and notarized Underage Testing Form in order to take the tests. Visit ged.fldoe.org for more information on underage testing.
- Cannot already have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Cannot be enrolled in any accredited high school.
- Present valid government-issued identification.
- The ID must include examinee's name, address, date of birth, signature and photograph.
Prepare for the GED® Test
Preparing for the GED® test is an important step toward earning your high school equivalency diploma. The test is designed to measure whether your knowledge and skills match those of a typical high school graduate.
You can get ready for the GED® test in several ways:
- Explore the online practice tools and resources offered by GED® to become familiar with the computer based format and question types.
- Enroll in Seminole State College's year-round GED® test prep program.
What's on the GED® Test?
Skills are assessed in four separate subjects:
- Language Arts (150 minutes)
- Mathematics (115 minutes)
- Social Studies (90 minutes)
- Science (90 minutes)
Once you pass all 4 subjects, you will earn a high school equivalency diploma from the Florida Department of Education.
Register for the GED® Test
Individuals who plan to take the GED® test must register and pay to schedule an appointment for the test on the GED® Testing Services registration website.
- Create a GED® Account
- Register for the GED® test online and pay the test fee to schedule your appointment:
- Select Seminole State College of Florida, Student Center Building SC-239 as your preferred testing location.
- The test fee is $152 for the full test, or $38 for each subtest.*
- *Prices are subject to change without notice and paid directly through GED® .
GED® Testing Accommodations
Testing accommodations are available for GED® examinees with documented disabilities. You must submit your request for accommodations at the time of your online registration with the GED Testing Service®.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit the GED® Test Frequently Asked Questions webpage for additional GED® Test information.