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Age Waiver Application for GED® Testing in Alabama 
Age Waiver Application for GED® Testing in Alabama 
Alabama Community College System - Adult Education
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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    Can be used for 16- and 17-Year-Olds withdrawing from public or non-public education.
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    Can be used for 17-year-olds withdrawing from PUBLIC school.
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    Can be used for 16-year-olds withdrawing from PUBLIC school.
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    The applicant must go to www.GED.com and create an account before completing this form.

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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-Takers Age 16

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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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    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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    Test-Takers Age 17

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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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    • Autauga Family Support Center
    • Bevill State Community College
    • Bishop State Community College
    • Calhoun Community College Huntsville
    • Calhoun Community College Decatur
    • Central Alabama Community College
    • Chattahoochee Valley State College
    • Coastal Alabama Community College
    • E. H. Gentry/AIDB
    • Enterprise State Community College
    • Gadsden State Community College
    • Goodwill Industries Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast
    • Ingram State Technical College
    • Jefferson State Community College
    • Lawson State Community College
    • Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
    • Northeast Alabama Community College
    • Northwest-Shoals Community College
    • Reid State Technical College
    • Shelton State Community College
    • Southern Union State Community College
    • Trenholm State Community College
    • Wallace Community College Selma
    • Wallace Community College- Dothan
    • Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
    • Other - GED Test Center Not Listed
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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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    Enter any questions or comments here and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you.
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