Nebraska Department of Education
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987
(402) 471-4807
Southeast Community College
4771 West Scott Rd.
Beatrice, NE 68310
402-228-3468
Bellevue Adult Learning Center
2820 Arboretum Dr.
Bellevue, NE 68005
402-293-5026
Blair High School
440 No. 10th St.
Blair, NE 68008
402-426-4941
Central Community College
4500 63rd Street
Columbus, NE 68601
402-562-1222
Crete Public Schools
920 Linden Ave.
Crete, NE 68333
402-826-5228
Metropolitan Community College
835 N. Broad
Fremont, NE 68025
402-721-2507
Central Community College
3134 West Highway 34
Grand Island, NE 68802
877-222-0780
Central Community College
3385 E. Community Drive
Hastings, NE 68901
887-222-0780
Central Community College
3519 2nd Avenue
Kearney, NE 68847
308-338-4024
Central Community College
608 N. Lincoln Street
Lexington, NE 68850
308-324-5936
Nebraska Wesleyan University
5000 St. Paul Ave
Lincoln, NE 68504
402-465-2976
Southeast Community College
8800 "O'" Street
Lincoln, NE 68520
402-437-2626
Mid-Plains Community College
1205 East Third Street
McCook, NE 69001
308-345-8103
Northeast Community College
801 East Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68702
402-844-7254
Mid-Plains Community College
1101 Halligan Drive
North Platte, NE 69101
308-535-3621
Metropolitan Community College
30th & Fort St.
Omaha, NE 68103
402-457-2858
Nebraska Wesleyan University
11815 M Street
Omaha, NE 68137
402-465-2476
Omaha Public Schools
3230 Burt Street
Omaha, NE 68131
402-557-3700
Papillion-La Vista Public School
402 East Centennial Road
Papillion, NE 68046
402-898-0400
Plattsmouth Community Schools
1912 E. Highway 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
402-296-3174
South Sioux City Community Schools
204 West 21st Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
712-898-1145
Nebraska State GED Test Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a resident of Nebraska.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- You must be 18 years old or older, however, if you are 16 or 17 you are eligible if you submit a completed NDE Form #12-003, revised May 2011, available from the Nebraska Department of Education or official GED testing centers, a letter in your own handwriting stating the circumstances of withdrawal from the regular school program and the reason(s) for wanting to write the examination, a copy of the your transcript from the last high school attended, indicating the official date of withdrawal and graduation date of class from which withdrawal took place, and evidence that 30 days have passed since withdrawal from a secondary school or a request by an official from the school last attended to waive the 30-day waiting period has been received. Other rules may apply so be sure to check for additional requirements.
- Cost: $30 (per subject); $120 (all subjects)
- Passing score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page.
- After you pass the test, the State of Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
You can earn a Nebraska high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Nebraska 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 Nebraska is $30 per subject, or $120 in full.
A passing score on the GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
Yes, but you must wait 30 days between retakes. You must wait 60 days after your first 3 retakes before attempting a fourth time.
The GED test must be taken at an official GED testing center. Check out our list of Nebraska testing centers to find the closest center to you.
You do not need to be a resident to take the test, but you must live in Nebraska for 30 days in order to receive your GED credential.
Find the closest GED testing center to you in Nebraska on the list here.
You must be 18 years of age. If you are 16 or 17, you receive approval from an adult education program instructor. You will be referred to an eligible program if you have a completed NDE form #12-003, a letter in your own handwriting explaining why you withdrew from school and why you want to take the exam, and a copy of your transcript from your last school attended. You must wait at least 30 days after withdrawing before applying for an age waiver.
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 GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
You can earn a Nebraska high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Nebraska 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 Nebraska is $30 per subject, or $120 in full.
A passing score on the GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
Yes, but you must wait 30 days between retakes. You must wait 60 days after your first 3 retakes before attempting a fourth time.
The GED test must be taken at an official GED testing center. Check out our list of Nebraska testing centers to find the closest center to you.
You do not need to be a resident to take the test, but you must live in Nebraska for 30 days in order to receive your GED credential.
Find the closest GED testing center to you in Nebraska on the list here.
You must be 18 years of age. If you are 16 or 17, you receive approval from an adult education program instructor. You will be referred to an eligible program if you have a completed NDE form #12-003, a letter in your own handwriting explaining why you withdrew from school and why you want to take the exam, and a copy of your transcript from your last school attended. You must wait at least 30 days after withdrawing before applying for an age waiver.
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 GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
Over 20 Million Adults
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LET’S GET STARTED"High school was a breeze for me until my mother got cancer. Everything began to crumble around me, and with the school being a very unsupportive environment. I had been an honor roll student every quarter my freshmen and sophmore year until I couldn’t take all the negativity toward me. The people I’ve met through getting my GED certificate have also been very supportive. I plan to go to college after getting my GED diploma so that I can build a better future for myself."