GED Information


GED testing is done in the Testing Services Center (TDS-Rm 118).

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GED Testing Pre-Registration Hours

Monday - Thursday        8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Friday                             9:00 am - 3:30 pm

GED Testing Times

Tuesday  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday   8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sign-in begins at 8:00 am
16 seats are available each day

 GED testing fees

$50.00 covers the entire test battery
$10.00 for each additional retest

GED test criteria

If you are 18 or older :

If you are 16 or 17 years old :

Ged Test

  1. Writing Skills (2 hrs.) 50 Questions and an Essay.
  2. Social Studies (1 hr. and 10 min.) 50 Questions
  3. Science (1 hr. and 10 min.) 50 Questions
  4. Language Arts, Reading (1 hr. and 5 min.) 40 Questions
  5. Math, two parts (45 min. each) 25 questions each.
General Information
  1. You must be at least 16 years old to take the GED exam.
  2. When an applicant begins testing they will have a maximum of 12 weeks (90 days) to complete the entire test or it will be destroyed.
  3. A maximum of two retests are allowed in each area per year and must be finished within three years.
  4. Test results will be sent by mail and normally arrive in approximately four to five weeks.
  5. Passing scores areas follows: total points of 2250, an average score of 450 points, and a minimum score of 410 in each area. All three requirements must be met to receive the GED diploma.

GED Study Resources

  1. GED Study Guides can be purchased at most book stores.
  2. GED Study Guides can be found at public libraries
  3. Science (1 hr. and 10 min.) 50 Questions
  4. GED website is GEDonline.org
  5. Free GED classes held by Rio Salado (480)517-8112 or(480)517-8110

For more information call the Testing Services Center at 623.845.3058 or 623.845.3134


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