Altamaha Technical College serves as a GED testing center for Appling, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Long, McIntosh and Wayne Counties.  Testing is provided in Jesup, Baxley and Brunswick.  Georgia residents who earn the GED automatically receive a $500.00 HOPE voucher, which may be used to attend classes at any eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia.

GED Guidelines:

The GED Testing Program is jointly administered by the GED Testing Service (GEDTS) of the American Council on Education and by the Technical College System of Georgia Office of Adult Literacy.  The GED battery of tests is developed by GEDTS and the same tests are given in all fifty states.

The GED tests provide adults at least 16 years of age, who are beyond the age of compulsory high school attendance under state law with an opportunity to earn a high school equivalency diploma.  In order to pass the GED tests, a student must pass a series of five tests in writing skills, social studies, science, language arts, and math.  Successfully passing these sections demonstrates that the student has acquired a level of learning that is comparable to that of high school graduates.  The GEDTS has set a national standard for the minimum score an examinee can receive in order to pass the GED.

Eligibility:

The GED tests can be administered to persons who:

• Have not graduated from an accredited high school or received a high school equivalency certificate or diploma;
• Are not currently enrolled in regular high school;
• Are at least 16 years of age.  Persons under the age of 18 years must receive special approval before testing.

Fees:

Full battery of five tests is $95.00 ($19.00 per test section).  Scholarships may be available.

GED Contact:

GED Testing Schedules:

 Camden Campus

 Golden Isles Campus

 Jesup and Baxley Campuses

 GED Examiners