General Educational Development (GED) Test

The General Educational Development (GED) is equivalent to a high school diploma. The GED covers:

• Reasoning through Language Arts
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Science
• Social Studies

Want to Review?

GED preparation courses are offered through Community & Industry Education.

Where to Take the GED

The GED is offered only on computer.

1. Start by going to the MyGED portal to make an appointment.
2. Go to one of these locations to take the GED on computer: 
   • Northwest Campus Professional Certification Testing Center (WCTS 1148)
   • South Campus Testing Center (SBUS 2131)
   • Trinity River Campus East Training & Testing Center (TRHN–TRAT 3200)

Both English and Spanish GED tests on computer are available in the Northwest Campus Professional Certification Testing Center and in the South Campus Testing Center.

How to Register for the GED on Computer

You do not have to be enrolled in TCC to take the GED test.

All sections of the 2014 GED examination should be scheduled at GED Test on Computer. 

What to Pay to Take the GED on Computer

The computerized GED currently consists of four sections.

• Each section: $36.25
• Entire test: $145

Payment is made online at GED Test on Computer when examination sections are scheduled.

Results are received immediately on all sections of the examination except for the essay portion.

Want to Retest?

Contact your original testing location for details.

Updated September 10, 2018