HiSET and GED

North Georgia Technical College GED® Testing Centers administers the Pearson Vue Computer-Based GED testing format as part of the state-wide implementation of this system.

In-Person GED v. Online GED comparison chart

Test Fee

• The total cost for all four sections of the GED test is $160 or $40 per section.

Testers

• Test candidates register, schedule, and pay for test with a credit card by going to www.ged.com or by calling 1-877-EXAM GED (392-6433) (open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST).
• You will need an active email address to register.

Online Testing

• Available to take from home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Link to the Online GED Test website: https://ged.com/take-the-ged-test-online/
• You will need a computer, webcam, and reliable internet — no tablets or phones are allowed.

For more information about taking the GED® test, please contact 706-754-7762 or your local learning center.

COVID-19 Testing Requirements in Georgia

One of the following forms is required each time you enter a testing center during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• TCSG COVID-19 Under-age Consent 7.28.2020 –  Students 16 and 17 years of age are considered under-age and must have the consent of a parent or guardian to test.
• TCSG COVID-19 Waiver 7.28.2020 – Required for all test-takers 18 years and over.

GED® Preparation

Individuals who have not received a high school diploma or its equivalent have a low-cost opportunity to earn one. When you earn a diploma or GED^® credential, you have also earned the opportunity to find a stable job with a good income. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a person with a high school diploma or GED^® credential will earn $7,658 more annually than a non-high school graduate.

While earning a GED^® credential cannot solve ALL of life's problems, it can be a step in the right direction. Many adult education students testify that obtaining a GED^® diploma has helped them qualify for advanced training, obtain a better job, and provide better support for their children's educational development. The GED^® credential can be an open door to a brighter future!

GED^®graduates may be eligible to receive a $500 HOPE GED^® Voucher to use toward postsecondary education in Georgia. Contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission for more information and to see if you would qualify.

If you are interested in earning a GED^® diploma, you:

• must be at least 16 years of age.
• cannot be currently enrolled in a high school/home school program.
• cannot have graduated from an accredited high school.
• cannot have received a high school diploma or its equivalent.

The GED^® test consists of four (4) separate tests in the following subject areas: Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies. Successfully passing these four tests demonstrates that the individual has acquired a level of learning that is comparable to that of traditional high school graduates. The GED^® Testing Program in Georgia is jointly administered by the GED^® Testing Service (GEDTS) and the American Council on Education by the Technical College System of Georgia's Office of Adult Education GED^® Testing Service. The GED^® Tests are developed by GEDTS, and the same tests are given in all 50 states.

North Georgia Technical College is a designated official test center for administering the GED^® test. Examinees who make satisfactory scores on the test will earn a GED^® Diploma from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).

Beginning October 2020, Georgia now offers both the HiSET® exam and GED test to qualifying individuals. Both tests allow you to earn your high school equivalency credential. The HiSET® exam is one of three tests (GED, HiSET, and TASC) U.S. states and territories use to measure high school equivalency (HSE) skills. Educational Testing Services (ETS) works closely with states to ensure the HiSET® exam closely reflects the skills of a high school graduate and to provide a fair, rigorous exam.

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HiSET Quick Facts

• HiSET preparation classes are free. Contact your local Adult Education Center (list) for information about classes.
• Scholarships are available to assist with HiSET Testing fees. See your local adult education center for more information.
• View a list of currently open HiSET testing centers for computer-based testing in Georgia.
• The HiSET@Home is available to take from home 15 hours a day, 7 days a week. View the differences between the HiSET Computer-Based Test and HiSET@Home.
• View all of the policies and requirements for taking the HiSET in Georgia on the ETS website.

COVID-19 Testing Requirements in Georgia

One of the following forms is required each time you enter a testing center during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• TCSG COVID-19 Under-age Consent 7.28.2020 –  Students 16 and 17 years of age are considered under-age and must have the consent of a parent or guardian to test.
• TCSG COVID-19 Waiver 7.28.2020 – Required for all test-takers 18 years and over.