What is the GED?

• The GED consists of five tests and is a nationally recognized certificate of high school equivalency. GED is the acronym for General Educational Development.

Who can take the GED?

• You must be at least 16 years of age. Sixteen and 17 year-olds must submit a completed age waiver form. You may NOT be currently enrolled in high school, and you may not have received or qualified for a high-school equivalency credential.

What are the benefits of earning a GED credential?

• Ninety-five percent of U.S. colleges and universities accept GED graduates who meet their other qualifications for admission. A GED credential documents that you have high school-level academic skills. About 96 percent of U.S. employers accept the GED credential as equal to a traditional high school diploma.

Are GED graduates eligible for financial aid for college?

• Federal monies are available to GED recipients as they are to traditional high school graduates who meet the eligibility criteria. These requirements usually include demonstrated financial need.