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GED Testing for 16- & 17-Year Olds

16 and 17-year-olds can take the GED in Alabama by submitting documentation for approval – parental permission, proof of residency, proof of withdrawal, and test scores (if applicable). Follow the steps below. Links to forms are included.

Step 1: Create an Account

All test candidates must first create an account at GED.com

Step 2: Prepare Documents

Age 16

*TABE test scores (in all three sub-skill tests) at a minimum of ASE Low, with a grade equivalent of 9.0 or higher OR GED® Ready practice test scores in Math and RLA of “Likely to Pass.” GED and TABE exams must be taken in the presence of an approved examiner at Calhoun. Contact Adult Education at 256-890-4793 or 256-306-2536 for scheduling information.

Age 17

Step 3: Hold Removal

After the reviewing/approving authority has received, reviewed, and approved all documentation and test scores, the test candidate’s age restriction hold will be removed. The test candidate will then be able to register on GED.com to schedule and take his/her test.

Step 4: Schedule Your Test

Go to your GED.com account and choose a location, date, and time for your test(s). You want help preparing. If you are ready to go straight to testing, you can schedule your test on GED.com for the GED Testing Centers on either Calhoun campus. 

Decatur Campus

Building #9 – Testing Center & Adult Education | Room 110

6250 Hwy 31 North
Tanner, AL 35671

Office: 256-306-2536

GED Examiner: 256-306-2519

Huntsville-Research Park Site

Adult Education Dept. – Office 32, Sparkman Building 1st Floor

102-B Wynn Dr., NW
Huntsville, AL 35805

Office: 256-890-4793

GED Examiner: 256-306-2519

Step 5: After you pass the GED

Get your certificate and transcripts. Learn more.

For More Information, Contact:

Cindy Shirley

GED Testing Office