Alabama State GED Test Eligibility Requirements
- You do not have be a resident of Alabama if you are 18 years old or older.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- You must be 18 years old or older. If you’re younger, you may be able to get permission to take the test. Check with your local GED testing center to make sure.
- Cost: $30 (per subject) or $120 (all subjects)
- Passing Score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED® Testing Service page.
- After you pass the test, the State of Alabama will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Alabama.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. Watch this short video about GED Academy to find out why. This is why over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED credential. It's fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone too.
Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
Take the steps one at a time.
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Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own test eligibility requirements. You can find Alabama's requirements here.
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Learn the Material: Study for the GED test. You can study on your own, in a local prep classroom, or online. Here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
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Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
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Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
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Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.
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After the Test: If you pass, the State of Alabama will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. If you need to retake the test, know that some states have individual policies about retaking the test. Generally, you can take the test about three times a year. Don't worry, you won't have to retake any subjects you passed previously.
- You should be familiar with math concepts, measurements, equations, and applying math concepts to solve real-life problems.
- You don’t have to memorize formulas and will be given a formula sheet in the test center as well as on the screen in the test.
- Essential Education offers a free practice test for math that will help you assess your readiness for the test.
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GED Academy gives you all the math you need to study at one affordable price.
The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $6 per subject. Essential Education offers a free online HSE practice test for GED prep. You can take our free practice test in one subject, several subjects, or all of the subjects.
The high school equivalency exam given in Alabama is the GED® Test. It is the equivalent to a high school diploma, and is accepted at 99% of colleges. You can go on to get a great job, get a degree, or join the military with an Alabama GED,
The Alabama GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
115 minutes
Social Studies
90 minutes
Science
90 minutes
Language Arts
150 minutes
Total
7 hours, 41 minutes
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
46
Social Studies
35
Science
34
Language Arts
46
The GED test in Alabama is $30 per subject, or $120 for the full test.
TEST
SCORE
GED
145 minimum per subject
You can retake each subject without waiting up to 3 times. You must wait 60 days for the fourth retake. There is no limit on how many retakes you may take in a year. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes for $10 each. To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you can take the GED test if you are a legal resident of the state of Alabama who has withdrawn from school. You must present the GED examiner with a notarized Student Exit Interview form from the school system, and a notarized permission letter from your parent or guardian. If you are 16, you must also take the TABE test and receive a score of ASE low, or score “likely to pass” on the GED Ready Mathematical Reasoning and Reasoning Through Language Arts tests.
The Alabama GED test can be taken online* or at an official Alabama GED testing center. For in-person testing, you can check out our list of Alabama testing centers to find the closest center to you.
*Online Proctored GED test notification update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely (online). For more information, please visit our article Getting GED Online.
You do not have to be a resident of Alabama to take the GED test in Alabama if you are over 18 years old.
You can easily find the closest GED testing center to you in Alabama on our list.
How old do I have to be to take the GED in Alabama?
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you can take the GED test if you meet the requirements spelled out in the Adult Education Attendance and Enrollment Policies. You can find out more by contacting the state GED testing office at 501-682-1980 or ged@arkansas.gov.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Alabama GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. Watch this short video about GED Academy to find out why. This is why over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED credential. It's fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone too.
Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
Take the steps one at a time.
- Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own test eligibility requirements. You can find Alabama's requirements here.
- Learn the Material: Study for the GED test. You can study on your own, in a local prep classroom, or online. Here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
- Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
- Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
- Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.
- After the Test: If you pass, the State of Alabama will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. If you need to retake the test, know that some states have individual policies about retaking the test. Generally, you can take the test about three times a year. Don't worry, you won't have to retake any subjects you passed previously.
- You should be familiar with math concepts, measurements, equations, and applying math concepts to solve real-life problems.
- You don’t have to memorize formulas and will be given a formula sheet in the test center as well as on the screen in the test.
- Essential Education offers a free practice test for math that will help you assess your readiness for the test.
- GED Academy gives you all the math you need to study at one affordable price.
The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $6 per subject. Essential Education offers a free online HSE practice test for GED prep. You can take our free practice test in one subject, several subjects, or all of the subjects.
The high school equivalency exam given in Alabama is the GED® Test. It is the equivalent to a high school diploma, and is accepted at 99% of colleges. You can go on to get a great job, get a degree, or join the military with an Alabama GED,
The Alabama GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The GED test in Alabama is $30 per subject, or $120 for the full test.
| TEST | SCORE |
|---|---|
| GED | 145 minimum per subject |
You can retake each subject without waiting up to 3 times. You must wait 60 days for the fourth retake. There is no limit on how many retakes you may take in a year. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes for $10 each. To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you can take the GED test if you are a legal resident of the state of Alabama who has withdrawn from school. You must present the GED examiner with a notarized Student Exit Interview form from the school system, and a notarized permission letter from your parent or guardian. If you are 16, you must also take the TABE test and receive a score of ASE low, or score “likely to pass” on the GED Ready Mathematical Reasoning and Reasoning Through Language Arts tests.
The Alabama GED test can be taken online* or at an official Alabama GED testing center. For in-person testing, you can check out our list of Alabama testing centers to find the closest center to you.
*Online Proctored GED test notification update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely (online). For more information, please visit our article Getting GED Online.
You do not have to be a resident of Alabama to take the GED test in Alabama if you are over 18 years old.
You can easily find the closest GED testing center to you in Alabama on our list.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you can take the GED test if you meet the requirements spelled out in the Adult Education Attendance and Enrollment Policies. You can find out more by contacting the state GED testing office at 501-682-1980 or ged@arkansas.gov.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Alabama GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
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