Alabama Community College System
135 South Union Street, 1st floor
Post Office Box 302130
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2130
334-293-4567
Central Alabama Community College
1675 Cherokee Road
Alexander City, AL 35010
256-215-4270
Gadsden State CC-Ayers Campus
1801 Coleman Road
Anniston, AL 36207
256-832-1217
Jefferson Davis Community College
6574 Hwy 21
Atmore, AL 36504
251-368-8118
Auburn University
112 South College
Auburn, AL
36849
334-844-7936
Faulkner State Community College
1900 U.S. Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, AL 36507
251-580-2185
JF Ingram State Tech College-DOC Mobile-Donald
100 Warrior Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
334-514-5063
Jefferson State Community College
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
205-856-7942
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Jefferson State Community College (Shelby Campus)
4600 Valleydale Road
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-983-5276
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Jefferson State Community College (Jefferson Campus)
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
205-856-7896
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Lawson State Community College
3060 Wilson Road
Birmingham, AL 35221
205-929-6448
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DOC AL Jefferson County Jail
809 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-325-5772
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DYS School District-DOC Fixed-McNeel School Vacca
8950 Roebuck Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35206
205-838-0408
Snead State Community College - Boaz Campus
501 Usry Street
Boaz, AL 35957
205-593-5120
Central Alabama Community College
34091 U.S. Highway 280
Childersburg, AL 35044
256-378-2017
JF Ingram State Tech College-DOC Fixed-ATEF
102 Industrial Parkway
Columbiana, AL 35051
334-514-5063
JF Ingram State Technical College-DOC Mobile
5375 Ingram Road
Deatsville, AL 36022
334-290-3261
JF Ingram State Tech College-DOC Fixed-Draper
2800 Hwy 143 North
Elmore, AL 36025
334-514-5063
Enterprise State Community College
600 Plaza Drive
Enterprise, AL 36330
205-347-2623
Wallace Community College Sparks Campus
3235 S. Eufaula Avenue
Eufaula, AL 36027
334-687-3543
Bevill State Community College (Fayette Campus)
2631 Temple Avenue North
Fayette, AL 35555
205-932-3221
US Military NTC Troy University- DoD Only
4502 Kingsman Street
Fort Rucker, AL 36362
334-255-2378
Gadsden State Community College
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
256-439-6819
Bevill State Community College
1481 Military Street South
Hamilton, AL 35570
205-921-3177
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
801 Main St NW
Hanceville, AL 35077
256-352-8461
Calhoun CC-DOC Fixed-Limestone Corr Facility
28779 Nick Davis Road
Harvest, AL 35749
256-306-2610
Drake State Technical College
3421 Meridian St., North
Huntsville, AL 35811
256-551-3116
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Calhoun CC-DOC Fixed-Madison County Metro Jail
100 Northside Square
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-306-2610
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Calhoun Community College - Huntsville Campus
102 Wynn Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
256-713-4809
Bevill State Community College
1411 Indiana Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
205-387-0511
Alabama Southern Community College
2800 S. Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36461
251-575-3156
Northwest-Shoals Community College
800 George Wallace Blvd.
Muscle Shoals, AL 35662
256-331-5443
Southern Union State Community College - Opelika Campus
1701 LaFayette Parkway
Opelika, AL 36801
334-745-6437
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
1708 Main Street
Opp, AL 36467
334-493-5333
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
334-291-4941
NW Shoals Community College (Phil Campbell)
2080 College Rd
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
256-331-6297
Northeast Alabama Community College
138 Alabama Highway 35
Rainsville, AL 35986
256-638-2957
Wallace Community College
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
Selma, AL 36702
334-876-9227
Shelton State Community College
3401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-391-2676
JF Ingram State Tech College -DOC Fixed
8970 US Hwy 231 North
Wetumpka, AL 36092
334-514-5063
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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