GED

General Educational Development Test

Congratulations on taking one of the most important steps of your life: earning your GED credential! Click here for our full listing of GED test and test prep offerings (starting on page 71). 

Click here to view the GED Testing Service Site.

Why take the GED test?

• Pursue higher education
• Obtain a job or seek a job promotion
• Achieve a personal goal

What is the GED test?

The General Educational Development (GED) test is an adult education service that enables a student to earn a certificate of High School Equivalency issued by the Texas Education Agency. In other words, a GED certifies that the taker has attained high school-level academic skills.

Lone Star College offers high school equivalency preparation and exam programs at several campuses. GED review courses are available in English and Spanish. Currently, there are five different subtests students must take to earn their GED:

• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Writing
• Literature and the Arts

GED Test Registration Requirements

Texas Education Agency (TEA) regulations state that any person who plans to take the GED test must follow these guidelines:

If 18 years or older...

• Valid Texas ID, Texas Driver's License or Government-issued ID
• Social Security Card (optional)
• Not enrolled in school
• Not be a high school graduate
• Register in person at least one week before the test

If 17 years old...

• Valid Texas ID, Texas Driver's License or Government-issued ID
• Social Security Card (optional)
• Withdrawal form from high school
• Parental consent form
• Parent must accompany student for registration at least one week before the test

If 16 years old...

• Valid Texas ID, Texas Driver's License or Government-issued ID
• Social Security Card (optional)
• Withdrawal form from high school
• Parental consent form
• Parent must accompany student for registration at least one week before the test
• Court order

GED Test Registration Requirements

The Lone Star College System GED Testing Centers require the following for any person who wants to register for the Official GED Test or any GED Review class:

• Student must attend their campus-specific GED Orientation
• Student must take the GED Official Practice Test (OPT)
• Student must have a passing score of 460 or better on each of the five parts of the OPT

Partial GED Test

The partial GED test is available to individuals who have taken the full GED test but need to retake one (1) or more sections because of low test scores. The partial test sections are offered during the same testing sessions as the GED Full Test sessions.

You must register for the partial GED test in the Continuing Education department at one of the LSC campuses. When you register, you must bring your previous GED test scores from the Texas Education Agency. To get these scores on an unofficial or official transcript, go to the Texas Education Agency website.

Test Fees

The full GED test costs $100. Each partial test costs $25.

Test fees cover the administration of the exam and the cost of the first transcript or certificate.

The Texas Education Agency will charge you for additional transcripts or certificates. The fees are listed on the Texas Education Agency website.