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Are you seeking a better education or a job with higher earning potential? The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Adult Education Division is dedicated to assisting you with obtaining your General Education Diploma (GED®).
Passing the GED® test is a significant accomplishment that opens doors to career opportunities. Adult Education classes and programs are tailored to your schedule to cover basic workforce skills in reading, math, science, and social studies required to pass the GED® test.
You can take the test without taking Adult Education classes, but we are ready and waiting to help you prepare. Best of all, our classes are free of charge! Contact your local Adult Education provider to learn more about the benefits of taking classes to prepare for the test.
If you are age 18 or older, you don’t need to be an official resident of Alabama to take the GED® test. However, you cannot be a high school graduate or currently attending any type of high school coursework (i.e., public, private, or home school).
If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must meet additional requirements, including the following:
Alabama Residency
Permission From Your Local School District
Parental or Guardian Approval
The GED Test
The GED test includes a variety of question formats in four key areas of education:
Science
(90 minutes)
Social Studies
(90 minutes)
Mathematical Reasoning
(115 minutes)
Reading Through Language Arts
(150 minutes including a 10-minute break)
To complete the full test, it would typically take 7 hours, but you will have the flexibility to break it up if you are not prepared to do it all at once! Â
To pass the GED and obtain the High School Equivalency, you must score a minimum of 145 in each subject area. If you need accommodations, you can request them when you register for the test. You should receive information in your email about accommodations, once you have registered. Â
After Successfully Passing
the GED® Test
However, even after successfully passing the GED, the Alabama Community College System continues to provide support. Here are just a few ways we can help you continue on your educational road: Â
First class free
Enroll at the community college near you to take your first college class free of charge! 
Take the Alabama Career Essentials (ACE)
ACE is a FREE training course designed to provide Alabamians with relevant, cutting-edge, and industry-driven employability skills to better prepare individuals for the Alabama workforce. This course also allows you to earn college credits.
Take some MAPs courses
MAPs (Mobilizing Alabama Pathways) are short courses to prepare individuals for industry-specific jobs in Architecture and Construction, Healthcare, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Transportation & Logistics. You can also earn college credit from these courses. Â
contact your local adult education program to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a GED?
Many employers, colleges, and the military require you to have a high school diploma or its equivalent (the GED®) in order to work or start college classes. Having either one will be a boost to your self-esteem and will open many doors of opportunity for you.
How much does it cost?
The GED® test costs $144 ($36 per subject). You can take one or more exam subjects at a time.
Do I Qualify?
In Alabama, you can take the GED® test if you are at least 16 years old, completely withdrawn from school, and have not earned a high school diploma from a public or private high school. You can also take the GED® exam if you earned the Alabama Occupational Diploma (AOD).
If you are aged 16 or 17, you must apply for permission to take the GED® test by submitting certain documentation.
Click HERE to apply for an Age Waiver for a 16- or 17-year-old.Â
Do I have to go to class?
While it is possible to take the GED® test without attending classes, our Adult Education instructors are ready to help you prepare. Best of all, our classes are free of charge, and you can earn opportunities to take free GED® tests and GED Ready® practice tests. Contact your local Adult Education program for more information.
If you want to take the test without taking classes, visit www.GED.com or call 1-877-EXAM-GED (392-6433). You can pay with a credit or debit card. You will need a valid photo ID on the day you test.
How long do I wait for scores?
Typically you will receive your scores within hours of completing the test. At most it can take up to three business days, but that is uncommon.
Are there accommodations?
Yes. If you need accommodations, you can request them. Click HERE for further instructions.Â
Contact
For more information, please email [email protected]