State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
1300 Quince Street SE
P.O. Box 42495
Olympia, WA 98504-2495
(360) 704-4321
Muckleshoot Tribal College
39811 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE
Auburn, WA 98092
253-876-3395
Green River Community College
12401 Southeast 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092
253-833-9111
Bellevue College
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-564-5609
Bellingham Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-752-8321
Northwest Indian College
2522 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
360-392-4340
Whatcom Community College
237 West Kellogg Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
360-383-3050
Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd
Centralia, WA 98531
360-736-9391
Maple Lane High School
20311 Old Highway 9 SW
Centralia, WA 98531
360-273-3119
Green Hill Academic School
375 S.W. 11th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-740-3535
Walla Walla Community College
1470 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
509-758-3339
Highline Community College
2400 S. 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
206-878-3710
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-963-1860
Everett Community College
2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
425-388-9288
Yakima Valley Community College
500 West Main Street
Grandview, WA 98930
509-882-7000
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
11605 132nd Ave. Northeast
Kirkland, WA 98034
425-739-8115
Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-589-6045
Pierce College
9401 Far West Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
253-964-6799
Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple Street
Longview, WA 98632
360-442-2311
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave. W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
425-640-1546
Big Bend Community College
7662 Chanute Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509-793-2064
Skagit Valley College
1900 SE Pioneer Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-679-5355
Columbia Basin College
2600 N. 20th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
509-542-4301
Peninsula College
1502 East Lauridsen Boulevard
Port Angeles, WA 98362
360-417-6346
Washington State University
286 Lighty Student Services Bldg
Pullman, WA 99164
509-335-1744
Renton Technical College
3000 Northeast 4th Street
Renton, WA 98056
425-235-2352
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
206-587-6915
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
206-546-4608
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98106
206-768-6767
North Seattle Community College
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
206-527-3674
United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
3712 South Ferdinand Street
Seattle, WA 98118
206-723-6288
Institute for Extended Learning
2917 W. Fort George Wright Dr.
Spokane, WA 99224
509-279-6221
Bates Technical College
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-680-4030
Tacoma Community College
6501 SO 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98466
253-566-5093
Clark College
1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663
360-992-2588
Wenatchee Valley College
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-682-6843
Yakima Valley Community College
16th & Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98907
509-575-4970
Washington State GED Test Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a resident of the State of Washington.
- You must not be a high school graduate or be enrolled in an accredited high school.
- The minimum age to take the GED exam is 19. For younger applicants (16, 17, 18) there are special conditions. Check with your local testing center.
- Cost: $30 (per subject); $120 (all subjects)
- Score: 145 (minimum)
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page.
- After passing all four subject tests with a score of 145 or higher, the Washington Department of Education will award you a GED certificate. The certificate shows that you have achieved same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. For more information, visit Washington's GED testing website or the GED testing service's website.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Washington.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. This is why over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. Fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone.
If you're like many Americans, you're probably wondering: How can I get my GED fast? Well, the good news is that earning your GED certificate is easier than you think. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet your goals.
Take the steps one at a time.
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Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own HSE test eligibility requirements. You can find Washington's requirements here.
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Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
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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.
After you pass the test, the State of Washington will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
How long does it take to go through GED classes?
It varies by student, but here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
I didn't pass. How many times can you take the GED?
Some states have individual policies about retaking the test, but 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.
What you should know:
- 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.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Washington GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma
The Washington GED test will test 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 Washington is $30 per subject, or $120 for the full test.
A passing score on the Washington 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.
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.
The Washington GED test must be taken at an official Washington GED testing center. Check out our list of Washington testing centers to find the closest center to you.
You do not have to be a resident of Washington to take the GED test in Washington if you are over 18 years old.
Find the closest Washington GED testing center to you in on our Washington testing center directory.
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 Washington 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.
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 Washington 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. This is why over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. Fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone.
If you're like many Americans, you're probably wondering: How can I get my GED fast? Well, the good news is that earning your GED certificate is easier than you think. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet your goals.
Take the steps one at a time.
- Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own HSE test eligibility requirements. You can find Washington's requirements here.
- Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
- 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 you pass the test, the State of Washington will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
How long does it take to go through GED classes?
It varies by student, but here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
I didn't pass. How many times can you take the GED?
Some states have individual policies about retaking the test, but 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.
What you should know:
- 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.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Washington GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma
The Washington GED test will test 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 Washington is $30 per subject, or $120 for the full test.
A passing score on the Washington 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.
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.
The Washington GED test must be taken at an official Washington GED testing center. Check out our list of Washington testing centers to find the closest center to you.
You do not have to be a resident of Washington to take the GED test in Washington if you are over 18 years old.
Find the closest Washington GED testing center to you in on our Washington testing center directory.
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 Washington 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.
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 Washington GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
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