GED
en Español

The North Lake College South Irving Center is your community resource for GED testing and preparation. Although GED Preparation courses are not required, except when retesting, we offer these courses in both Spanish and English to help you get ready.

The Tests
Exam Schedule
Registration and Fees
GED Preparation Courses

Who is eligible?
Any adult (18 years or older) without a high school diploma who is a resident of Texas and not enrolled in school is eligible to take the tests. If you are not 18, the following applies:

A person who is 17-years-old is eligible if he or she is not enrolled in school, has Official Withdrawl forms, and a parent or legal guardian present to sign a Parental Consent form. A person who is 16-years-old is eligible if ordered by a municipal court settling a truancy case.

What if I don’t pass?
If you don’t pass all the tests the first time, you may take one or more of the tests again. In order to be eligible for re-testing you must take a GED Preparation Course or have a certified instructor tutor you. The instructor must give written notice stating that you are prepared to re-test. If you choose to not take a preparation course, then you must wait six months before you are eligible to re-test.

Special Accommodations
Special accommodations are available for individuals with physical, psychological, or learning disabilities. Please contact the South Irving Center, 972-860-7862 for more information.