Getting GED in Florida | GED.com (2023)

In the state of Florida, GED candidates must be 18 years or older to take the GED® test.

Florida statute allows minors 16 and 17 years of age to take GED tests in exceptional circumstances based on rules set forth by thethe school district where the person lives or attends school. Each school district has different requirements that individuals must meet to qualify for an age waiver. To learn about your school district's requirements and to apply for a minor waiver, contact your school district representative:https://web02.fldoe.org/EducationContacts/DisplayList.aspx?list=65

Once the school district's requirements are met, a school district employee will be responsible for submitting the age waiver to the GEDtesting Florida office for processing. If you have any questions about the juvenile testing process, please contact the Florida GEDtesting office at 850-245-0449 or by email atGEDagewaiver@fldoe.org.

For people testing onOnline exam:

• A parent or guardian who consents and authorizes the minor to record the test must be present at the test briefing. In the absence of a parent or guardian, the examination session will be cancelled.

If you are over 18, there is no residency requirement.

If you are 16 or 17, you must obtain an exemption from compulsory education in the school district where you live. You must contact the representative of the district where you live or go to school for specific testing requirements. A list of district representatives has been foundHere.

If you are over 18, you do not need to take the GED exam^®classes before taking the GED exam^®test.

If you are 16 or 17, you may need to attend classes. You need to contact A
representative of the district where you live or attend school for information about
detailed test requirements. A list of district representatives has been foundHere.

For people testing in person atTbeingCEnter:

• If you are over 18, you do not need to take the GED Ready exam^®practice test before taking the GED exam^®test. If you are 16 or 17, you may have to take a test and get a certain score
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For people testing onOnline exam:

• Yes, regardless of age, you are required to participateReady for GED®practice test before taking the official GED exam®test online. GEDReady„Green”(145)LubaboverequiredTHATGEDReadyw60dayszplanningtheTHATlineartest.

What is my cost if Itestat aTest Center?

• Florida charges $32 per module per GED^®test.

What is my cost if I testonline?

• Floridacharges $38 per item per GED®test done online.

For people testing in person atTParking center:

• In Florida, there is no waiting period for the first two approaches. Once you have accepted an item for testing 3 times, you will have to wait 60 days before testing again. There is no limit to the number of tests per year.

For people testing onOnline exam:

• The online supervised exam allows one attempt before the 60-day waiting period. After taking the online test twice, you must wait 60 days before testing again.

For people testing in person atCenter where tests are performed: diagnostic center:

You will receive two retake discounts on any GED® test item you purchase but fail. After a full price test, you have 365 days to use these replays. After receiving two repetitions at a discounted price, the price of the research item returns to the regular price. If you fail this item again, you will receive two more attempts at a discounted price. The GED testing service is waiving the $20 testing fee, however additional testing fees may still apply in your state.

In Florida, there is a $12 test center fee for retaking the test.

For people testing onOnline exam:

It costs $38 to retake the online supervised exam in Florida. There are no discounts for retaking the online exam.

Florida State GED^®The program has partnered with the GED Testing Service to fulfill GED requests^®transcripts and diplomas.

After passing the GED^®test, you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma, one free electronic transcript. You must take action to receive one free printed diploma.

Electronic diploma and transcript

Links to download your electronic diploma and transcript will be emailed to the email address associated with your GED^®account after passing all GEDs^®test items and earned your diploma.

• The links are only available for a limited time, so be sure to download the electronic documents immediately.
• Follow the instructions in the email. These PDF documents are very valuable as they can be given to employers and colleges that accept electronic credentials.
• PDF documents are verified by the GED Testing Service/Parchment each time they are opened using Blue Ribbon security. The blue ribbon symbol displayed in a PDF ensures that the digital certificate is valid, the document is genuine, and the content of the certificate has not been altered.

Printed diploma

A printed diploma can be ordered from your GED^®account onGED.com. After logging in, go to "My Results" and select "Order Duplicates". Select Diploma, then select Printed Diploma - Free.

• Then you will be asked to whom and to what address you want to send the diploma.
• The link to the free diploma will only be available until it is redeemed and can only be used once.
• You must carefully follow the instructions presented during the ordering process.

For people testing in person atCenter where tests are performed: diagnostic center:

• Yes, in Florida you can take all exam subjects on the same day if you find an exam center with the right hours.

For people testing onOnline exam:

• No, test visits must be arranged separately, one at a time. After completing one online exam, you can schedule another one, subject to availability.

Ashley Olevitch
Administrator GED^™
High School Diploma Equivalency Program
Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street – apartament 634
Tallahassee, Floryda 32399-0400
Phone: (850) 245-0449
Fax: (850) 245-0990
flgedhelp@fldoe.org