GED Test Application for 16- & 17-Year-Old Test Takers

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Alabama Law

Alabama Act 2009-564 stipulates that students between the ages of 7 and 17 are required to attend public school, private school, church school, or be taught at home by a private tutor. Based on this law, there are specific requirements for students, 16 and 17 years of age, who wish to take the GED^® test.

Effective November 2022, all documentation for 16- and 17-year-olds submitted to the Alabama Community College System's division of Adult Education must be submitted through this digital application form.

Printable forms are provided for your convenience on the next pages (you can skip if not needed):

Exit Interview Form
Certificate of Exemption
Parent Permission Form

For questions or assistance, email ACCS Age Waivers.

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Parent Permission FormCan be used for 16- and 17-Year-Olds withdrawing from public or non-public education.

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Exit Interview FormCan be used for 17-year-olds withdrawing from PUBLIC school.

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Certificate of ExemptionCan be used for 16-year-olds withdrawing from PUBLIC school.

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Has the applicant created a MyGED account at www.GED.com?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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The applicant must go to www.GED.com and create an account before completing this form.

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Has the applicant created more than one account at www.GED.com?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Applicants who have multiple GED accounts must have the accounts merged before they will be allowed to test.

The applicant can call GED Testing Service at 877-692-6433 to have accounts merged.

Merging accounts can take up to seven business days.

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Test-taker's name.* This field is required.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffix

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Test-taker's date of birth.* This field is required.

Date

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Test-takers age as of today:* This field is required.

Age 16

Age 17

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Has the applicant been court-ordered to take the GED Test?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Upload a copy of the court-order.* This field is required.Multiple uploads/pages allowed.

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Max. file size: 19.5MB

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Test-Takers Age 16

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Name of last school the applicant attended. (Enter N/A if not applicable.)* This field is required.

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All 16-year-olds have to submit test scores as proof that they are prepared to pass the GED^® test.

GED Ready^® practice tests can be taken at www.GED.com for $6.00 each OR they may be available at your local adult education program for no charge. Applicants age 16 must achieve scores of 145 or higher on GED Ready^® Math and Language Arts practice tests.

Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE^®) can be administered free through your local adult education program. Applicants who take the TABE^® test must achieve a minimum of ASE low, level 5, on Math, Reading, and Language Arts.

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Which of the following tests did the 16-year-old applicant take?* This field is required.

GED Ready Practice Tests - Math and Language Arts*

Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE®) - Math, Reading, and Language**

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Upload a copy of the applicant's test scores.* This field is required.Multiple uploads/pages allowed.

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Max. file size: 19.5MB

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Acceptable Forms of ID which can be used as proof of Alabama Residency:

Alabama Driver’s License
Alabama Driver’s Permit
Alabama Non-Driver’s ID
Alabama Employer Issued ID Card
Verification of Employment from an Alabama employer, such as a paycheck stub or written verification letter
Employee Photo ID from any government-related entity within the state of Alabama
Student Photo ID from a public or private college, university, or high school within the state of Alabama
Photo ID Card issued by Alabama Department of Corrections (DOC)
Referral by a Career Center (for programs in state border counties only)

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Upload the applicant's proof of residency.* This field is required.Multiple uploads/pages allowed.

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Max. file size: 19.5MB

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What type of proof of withdrawal does the applicant have?* This field is required.

Certificate of Exemption - (withdrawing from public school only).

Withdrawal from non-public school.

Notarized and signed letter from his/her parent or legal guardian (or Parent Permission Form) that includes 1) name of former school (if any), 2) dropout/withdrawal date, and 3) statement indicating that the student has dropped out of school (or completed coursework) and has permission to take the GED® test.

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Upload the applicant's proof of withdrawal.* This field is required.Multiple uploads/pages allowed.

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Max. file size: 19.5MB

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Upload the applicant's notarized letter (or Parent Permission Form) giving permission to take the GED® test. Notary seals must be visible once scanned (shade in with a pencil if necessary).* This field is required.Multiple uploads/pages allowed.

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Max. file size: 19.5MB

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Test-Takers Age 17

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Name of last school the applicant attended. (Enter N/A if not applicable.)* This field is required.

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17-year-olds in Alabama must submit one of the following as proof of withdrawal. Which document is the 17-year-old submitting?* This field is required.

Exit Interview Form (withdrawal from public school only).

Withdrawal form from non-public school.

Notarized and signed letter from his/her parent or legal guardian (or Parent Permission Form) that includes 1) name of former school (if any), 2) dropout/withdrawal date, and 3) statement indicating that the student has dropped out of school (or completed coursework) and has permission to take the GED® test.

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Upload the applicant's proof of withdrawal.* This field is required.Multiple uploads/pages allowed.

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Max. file size: 10.6MB

Notary seals must be visible once scanned (shade in with a pencil if necessary).

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Acceptable Forms of ID which can be used as proof of Alabama Residency:

Alabama Driver’s License
Alabama Driver’s Permit
Alabama Non-Driver’s ID
Alabama Employer Issued ID Card
Verification of Employment from an Alabama employer, such as a paycheck stub or written verification letter
Employee Photo ID from any government-related entity within the state of Alabama
Student Photo ID from a public or private college, university, or high school within the state of Alabama
Photo ID Card issued by Alabama Department of Corrections (DOC)
Referral by a Career Center (for programs in state border counties only)

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Upload the applicant's proof of residency. * This field is required.Multiple uploads/pages allowed.

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Max. file size: 10.6MB

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GED Testing Location* This field is required.

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Who is completing this application?* This field is required.

Parent/Guardian

Applicant/Test-Taker

Test Administrator

Teacher/Adult Education Staff

Social Worker

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First and last name of person completing this form.* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Email of person completing this form.* This field is required.

example@example.com

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Phone number of person completing this form.* This field is required.

Please enter a valid phone number.

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By signing below, I certify that all statements made in this application and on forms submitted are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Signature of person completing this form.* This field is required.

Clear

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Questions, Comments, FeedbackEnter any questions or comments here and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you.

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