GED
The GED is a high school equivalency test, approved by TEA. The test is a set of four exams that can show employers and colleges you're at the level of a high school education.
Ready to earn your GED and unlock new career opportunities? The Student Assessment Center is a Certified Pearson Vue/GED test site. Whether you are just starting your journey or ready to schedule your test, we're here to help.
GED Registration
Visit ged.com to create an account, then you can schedule your GED at our testing center.
All GED tests are online.
GED Preparation
GED Preparation Classes are available to help you prepare for the four exam subjects.
Practice Tests: GED READY®.
GED Information
General Requirements to take GED Test:
- Have a government issued photo ID
- Be 18 years of age
- You are a resident of Texas
- Not be enrolled in school
- Not be a high school graduate
Not 18? You can test at 17 if:
- You have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID;
- You are a resident of Texas;
- You are not enrolled in school (you are excepted if you are enrolled in an approved in-school GED preparation program);
- You are not a high school graduate; and
- You must have parental/guardian permission.
You can test at 16 if:
- You have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID;
- You are a resident of Texas;
- You are in the care of a state agency or under a court order or in a Job Corps training program;
- You are not enrolled in school;
- You are not a high school graduate.
All GED Exams are online.
Testing is done via the Pearson VUE system. Visit ged.com for test registration.
- $36.25 per test - paid upon registration for each of the 4 tests
- $145 total
| Subject Area | Time Allowed |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Through Language Arts | 155 minutes |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 120 minutes |
| Science | 95 minutes |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes |
Test Scores
The GED test has a passing score of 145 on each part of the test. You will need to reach a score of at least 145 on each section and a total score of 580 on all four parts combined.
- Below Passing: 100-144
- Passing Score: 145+
