GED TESTING

The GED application fee for all first-time test takers will be $40.  Re-testers will be charged
$10 per subject test being retaken, up to a maximum of $40. 

Please call Lucas County Educational Service Center at 419.245.3809 to register.  Lucas County Educational Service Center has several testing sites within the region, including a testing site several times a year at Penta.

The test is given over two days and includes the following components: Math, Science, Reading, Writing and Social Studies.

GED TESTING Requirements
 

• Student must register in advance and meet age requirements if under 19 years of age.
   
• Student must bring Drivers License, State Issued ID or Passport with photo and have
  Social Security number shown on ID or bring Social Security card.
   
• Student must arrive a minimum of 20 minutes early to sign in.
   
• Student transportation must arrive for pick up 1/2 hour before the scheduled end time.

An applicant who is at least sixteen years of age, but is less than eighteen years of age, is
eligible to take the GED test with written approval from a parent, guardian or court official¹ and
the school superintendent from where the applicant last attended school or presently resides.²

An applicant who is at least eighteen years of age, but is less than nineteen years of age, is eligible to take the GED test with written approval from the superintendent from where the applicant last attended school or presently resides.²

¹ Parental Consent Form             
² Age Waiver Form

For registration, information or questions about the GED exam, contact Penta Adult Education during office hours.  Our office staff is available year-round from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.