The GED is a high school equivalency exam and measures academic achievement and college readiness for those who did not complete high school. Earning a GED may provide you with better job opportunities and may also help you qualify for financial aid for college.
Who Is Eligible to Test?
- You are at least 16 years old. If you are under 19 years of age, you will need to provide the Approval to Test Form completed by your last high school attended, or local high school or school district office where you currently reside. If you are under 19 and were home schooled, you will need the completed abovementioned form or provide the Notarized Statement/Letter for Home School Students. One of these forms must be submitted prior to scheduling an appointment. Contact Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) Department at (509) 793-2304 or email BEdAinfo@bigbend.edu for information.
- You have NOT received a high school diploma and are not currently enrolled in high school
- Washington state residency is required for testing. You must bring current, Washington State government issued identification which includes your name, address, date of birth, signature, and photo.
Scheduling Information
- Scheduling is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Go to ged.com or call (877) 392-6433 to set up your account and get started. Once you have set up an account, you can take practice tests, schedule the actual tests, reschedule or cancel if needed, pay for the tests, check your scores, and change your profile information.
Accommodations
Once registered at www.MyGed.com, select “yes” when asked if you intend to apply for testing accommodations based upon a documented disability. Once selecting “yes”, candidates will receive an email with specific information on where to submit their accommodations request. You will be notified in writing of the accommodations decision, usually within 30 days.
Study Resources
GED preparation classes are available through BBCC’s BEdA program. Please contact us at 509.793.2304 or BedaInfo@bigbend.edu for more information. GED study resources through PrepStep are also available at the BBCC Library.
Transcripts
Washington State is no longer accepting paper/written requests for GED records. Request transcripts at www.MyGed.com. For records prior to 2014, you do NOT need to create an account. Click on the “get transcript” tab and follow the directions.
For GED® records from states other than Washington State.
For GED® records taken in the military or overseas.
If you have questions about this information,
please contact the Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) Department at (509) 793-2304 or email BEdAinfo@bigbend.edu.