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Eligibility Requirements for High School Equivalency Testing

A resident of the state of Texas who has not graduated from an accredited high school is eligible to take the high school equivalency test per  in accordance with rules promulgated by the State Board of Education. Eligibility requirements for high school equivalency testing are defined in the .

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Register for the GED Exam

Test candidates can register online or through the Pearson VUE call center at 1-877-EXAM-GED. Please note, the Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØ Testing Center does not schedule appointments for test candidates or accept payment for the exams. 

Create Your Account

• Start by visiting , click on Login or Sign up
• Remember that an email address will be required for this step! If you do not have an active email account you can
• Once your account is created, you’ll receive an account activation email with a registration code

For more information about how to complete the registration process please .

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Identification, Residency, Age*, and other requirements can be found . 

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Prepare for the Exam

Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØ Adult Education & Literacy program offers preparation courses for the GED exam at no cost and additional career placement services while still attaining your GED.

For further information please contact 432-335-6380.

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Passing Scores

The GED^® test score levels are:        

(145-164) – Pass / High School Equivalency

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*Age Exceptions

Individuals under the age of 18 are required to attend school (Texas Education Code ) unless they qualify for an exemption (Texas Education Code ).

17-Year-Old Test-Takers

To qualify for an age exception, a 17-year-old must:

• have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID (see above for ID requirements);
• have proof of Texas residency (see above for residency requirements);
• verify you are not currently enrolled in school (unless enrolled in an approved in-school High School Equivalency Program);
• not have an accredited high school diploma; and
• have parent or guardian permission.

Alternatively, a 17-year-old may qualify under the 16-year-old rule below.

16-Year-Old Test-Takers

To qualify for an age exception, a 16-year-old must:

• have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID (see above for ID requirements);
• have proof of Texas residency (see above for residency requirements);
• not have an accredited high school diploma; and
• be one of the following:
  • in the care of a state agency;
  • under a court order issued under Family Code 65.103 (a) (3);
  • enrolled in a Job Corps training program, or
  • enrolled in the Texas Challenge Academy.