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The General Equivalence Diploma® (GED) is a 5-subject test that verifies the taker has the academic skill of a high school graduate. Most employers and colleges accept the GED in place of a high school diploma, and many people with GEDs attend college. Enrollment in GED classes satisfies the education requirements to qualify for deferred action offered by the DREAM Act.
*In Florida, you can take the GED in English, Spanish, or French
In order to receive your GED, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old, unless granted a GED® age waiver by your local School Board
- Register at one of these locations to take the GED (http://data.fldoe.org/workforce/contacts/default.cfm?action=showList&ListID=59 )
- Provide proper identification, such as a driver’s license, military ID, or passport
- Pay the Florida GED fee of $70
- Prepare yourself to pass the exam with…
- Score of at least 410 on each of the five GED® subtests (Language Arts, Reading; Language Arts, Writing; Science; and Social Studies) AND
- Overall score of 2250 or higher
RESOURCES
- Find a GED test center here
- Take a free GED Practice Test here
- Study Guides:
-McGraw-Hill’s GED with CD-ROM
-Complete GED Preparation
-GED for Dummies
-Kaplan GED: Complete Self-Study Guide for the GED
-Barron’s GED with CD-ROM
-Master the GED 2012
