The General Educational Development (GED) Tests can give you the opportunity to earn a high school equivalency certificate...a credential recognized as a key to employment opportunities, advancement, further education, and financial rewards. The information below answers many of the questions you may have about the GED Tests, the keys to your future...
Application Requirements
Adults may apply to the Regional Superintendent of Schools Office in their county of residence provided they meet the following criteria:
- You must be 17 years of age or older.
- If you are 17 or 18 years old and have been in a public, private or home school in the past 12 months you will need an official drop letter showing your last date of attendance from the last school you attended.
- You must be a Rock Island County resident.
- You must have a valid Illinois State issued ID or Driver's License with your correct address.
- You must have $50.00 cash only.
Exceptions
An individual may be eligible to take the GED Test at 16 years of age only if they meet the following criteria:
- has maintained residence for thirty days in the State of Illlinois; and
- enrolled in an alternative education program under Section 2-3.81, 13A or 13B of the Illinois School Code; or
- enrolled in a youth education program under the Illinois Natoinal Guard (i.e., Lincoln's Challenge)