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GED Information

GED Information from Testing Center

To receive a GED® in Washington State, you must be a state resident, not currently enrolled in high school, 19 years old and up. 
For underage individuals (ages 16-18), a high school release form or notarized statement is required.

  • Special Circumstances: Exceptions may exist for those in the military, incarcerated, or enrolled in the state Options (Open Doors) program. 

A valid, government-issued photo ID with a Washington address is required to register and pay for the exam. To register/pay, please visit GED.com

On January 2, 2014, the NEW 2014 Version, computer–based, GED® test was launched nationwide. If you started GED® testing between 2002–2013 and did not complete your certificate, you will need to start over.

If you previously COMPLETED your GED® testing prior to 2014, and need your GED® score transcript, please visit GED.com to place requests.

Testing Centers no longer have GED® records; requests must go through GED® Testing Service directly.

For students interested in GED® Testing at Seattle Central College, Official GED® exams are given regularly Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Testing Center starting October 2025 – to schedule, please create/login to your GED account at GED® Testing Service online

Please note: International Students are not eligible to take the GED® if they are:

  • An international student enrolled in any International High School Program, or
  • An international student, with a high school credential from the home country, enrolled in any International Program.

If you are not sure if you are enrolled in one of these programs, please contact GED® State Administrator Troy Goracke at ged@sbctc.edu