Free GED and NCRC testing is available until June 30, 2012 for Kentucky residents!
If you are interested in taking advantage of free classes and the free GEDŽ testing, you should contact the adult education center in your county to discuss how to get started. To find the local adult education center, call (800) 928-7323 or view the adult education center directory.
If you are interested in taking advantage of free classes and the free GEDŽ testing, you should contact the adult education center in your county to discuss how to get started. To find the local adult education center, call (800) 928-7323 or view the adult education center directory.
The nationally-recognized GED offers you an opportunity to earn a GED high school diploma. The GED tests ask questions about subjects covered in high school.
Click each step to learn the best way to achieve success
Step 1 - Make sure you qualifyTo qualify for a GED in Kentucky, you must:
- Have a Kentucky address
- Be at least 16 years old and have been withdrawn from school for 90 days
- Pass the official GED Practice Test
Step 2 - Contact a local adult education centerInstructors can help you prepare for the test. You can study for free at the center 
or online . Get a GED testing application by taking and passing the GED Official Practice Test.
Lots of help is available to help you study for your GED.
or online . Get a GED testing application by taking and passing the GED Official Practice Test.Lots of help is available to help you study for your GED.
- Study at home on TV
- Take FREE Prep classes at a local adult education center
- If you had difficulty in school, there are free resources to help you develop learning strategies which help you learn in the way you do best.
Step 3 - Take the testIt costs $60 to take the Official GED test. There are more than 70 official GED testing sites in Kentucky . Your local adult education program can refer you to the closest test center or a test center with convenient test times.
. Your local adult education program can refer you to the closest test center or a test center with convenient test times. Step 4 - Receive your resultsYou can view your test results online in as little as three business days.
Your Score
To pass your GED tests you must do two things:
1) Get a total score of at least 2250 on all five tests.
2) No individual test score below 410.
If you pass, your diploma packet will be mailed in seven business days. Congratulations! Now keep going!
If you do not pass, you can study some more and take the test again - up to three times within one year.
Your Score
To pass your GED tests you must do two things:
1) Get a total score of at least 2250 on all five tests.
2) No individual test score below 410.
If you pass, your diploma packet will be mailed in seven business days. Congratulations! Now keep going!
If you do not pass, you can study some more and take the test again - up to three times within one year.
