Nebraska Department of Education
301 Centennial Mall S
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987
402-471-4807
Chadron State College
1000 Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-635-6769
Crete Public Schools
Special Programs
325 E 9th Street
Crete, NE 68333
402-826-5228
Metropolitan Community College
835 N Broad Street
Fremont, NE 68025
531-622-3000
Central Community College
3134 W HWY 34
Grand Island, NE 68801
877-222-0780
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Central Community College - DOC
3134 W HWY 34
Grand Island, NE 68801
308-398-7446
Central Community College
Howard Building
550 Technical Blvd., Room 126
Hastings, NE 68901
402-461-2429
Central Community College
1501 Plum Creek Pkwy
Lexington, NE 68850
308-324-8480
Lancaster County - DOC
3801 W "O" Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-1900
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Nebraska Lincoln Correctional Center - DOC
PO BOX 2800
Lincoln, NE 68542
402-479-5723
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Nebraska State Penitentiary - DOC
PO BOX 2500
Lincoln, NE 68542
402-479-5723
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Trabert Hall - DOC
421 S 9th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-641-8322
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Southeast Community College
Testing Center
8800 "O'" Street, Room L3
Lincoln, NE 68520
402-437-2626
McCook Community College
1205 E Third Street
McCook, NE 69001
308-345-8128
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Nebraska Work Ethic Camp - DOC
2309 N HWY 83
McCook, NE 69001
308-345-8405
Nebraska Indian Community College
Santee Campus
415 N RIver Road
Niobrara, NE 68760
402-494-2311
Northeast Community College
801 E Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
402-371-2020
Mid-Plains Community College
1101 Halligan Drive, Room 205
North Platte, NE 69101
308-535-3618
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Mid-Plains Community College - DOC
1101 Halligan Drive
North Platte, NE 69101
308-535-3621
Creighton University
Educcational Opportunity Center
Judge Elizabeth Pittman Bldg.
814 N 20th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402-280-3300
GED Test
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Douglas County Community Corrections- DOC
1819 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68183
402-444-7156
GED Test
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Douglas County - DOC
710 S 17th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402-599-2525
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Metropolitan Community College
5300 N 30th Street
Omaha, NE 68103
531-622-4761
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Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility
2610 N 20th Street E
Omaha, NE 68110
402-636-8690
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Omaha Correctional Center
P.O. Box 11099
Omaha, NE 68111
402-636-8690
Plattsmouth Community Schools
1912 E HWY 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
402-296-3174
Western Nebraska Community College
Harms Advanced Technology Center
2620 College Park
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
308-635-6738
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Western Nebraska Community College
Scotts Bluff County Detention Center - DOC
GED Program
1601 E 27th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
308-635-6769
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Western Nebraska Community College
Alliance Adult Education Program
1601 E 27th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
308-635-6769
Northeast Community College
1001 College Way
South Sioux City, NE 68776
402-241-6400
Tecumseh State Correctional Insitution - DOC
PO BOX 900
Tecumseh, NE 68450-0900
402-479-5723
Little Priest Tribal College
601 E College Drive
Winnebago, NE 68071
402-878-3302
Correctional Center for Women - DOC
1107 Recharge Road
York, NE 68467-8003
402-362-3317
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 can be taken at an official GED testing center in Nebraska or you can take the test online* from home if you meet the requirements. Check out our list of Nebraska 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 click here.
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 can be taken at an official GED testing center in Nebraska or you can take the test online* from home if you meet the requirements. Check out our list of Nebraska 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 click here.
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.
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