To earn a high school equivalency credential in Florida, you must pass four GED subject tests with a score of at least 145 out of 200 on each. The Florida GED requirements also set an age floor of 18, though 16- and 17-year-olds can test after formally withdrawing from school and completing an underage waiver. Testing runs through GED.com at $38 per subject, or $152 for all four.
Who Can Take the GED in Florida
Three conditions apply. You cannot already hold a high school diploma or equivalency credential, you cannot be currently enrolled in an accredited high school, and you must be at least 18 years old. Florida does not require state residency, but you need a valid government-issued ID and a Florida address when you register.1GED Testing Service. Florida – GED
Your ID has to be unexpired, and the name on it must match the name on your GED.com account. A driver’s license, passport, military ID, or state ID card works. If the ID is expired or the names don’t line up, the testing center will turn you away and your fee is gone.
If You Are 16 or 17
Underage testing is allowed but takes extra steps. First, withdraw from school by filing a declaration of intent to terminate enrollment with your school district under Florida Statutes Section 1003.21. The declaration needs your parent’s signature, and your school counselor will conduct an exit interview before the withdrawal is final.2Justia Law. Florida Code 1003 – Section 1003.21
Then create an account on GED.com and complete the Underage Testing Form with a parent or legal guardian’s notarized signature. Send the notarized form and proof of withdrawal to the Florida Department of Education’s High School Equivalency office at GEDagewaiver@fldoe.org or by fax.3Florida Department of Education. Underage Testing Information Your GED.com account is flagged automatically based on your date of birth, and you cannot schedule a test until the HSE office clears the hold.
The Four Subject Tests
The exam is split into four subjects, taken on a computer at an official testing center. You can take them one at a time, in any order, at your own pace.4GED. GED Test Subjects
- Reasoning Through Language Arts: 150 minutes. Reading comprehension, grammar, and an extended written response.
- Mathematical Reasoning: 115 minutes. Algebra, quantitative problem solving, and some geometry and data analysis.
- Science: 90 minutes. Life science, physical science, and earth and space science.
- Social Studies: 70 minutes. U.S. history, civics and government, economics, and geography.
Combined testing time is roughly seven hours. On the math test, an on-screen TI-30XS Multiview scientific calculator is built into the software, so you don’t need to bring one; it’s only enabled on part of the test, and the rest has to be worked without it.5GED. Can You Use a Calculator on the GED Math Test
All four subjects are also available in Spanish. The content, passing standards, and resulting credential are identical to the English version, and the cost is the same.6GED. How to Take the GED in Spanish: Get Your High School Equivalency
What You Need to Score
Each subject is scored on a 100–200 scale. A 145 or higher on every subject earns the credential.7GED. GED Score Scale Scoring higher can carry extra weight at colleges: a score of 165–174 is designated GED College Ready, and 175–200 is College Ready + Credit, which can translate into up to 10 college credit hours depending on the institution.8GED. GED Scores For passing alone, though, 145 on each test is the only number that matters.
Registration and Cost
Everything is handled through GED.com. Set up an account, choose a Florida testing center, pick a date, and pay when you register. Each subject test is $38, which puts the total at $152 for all four.1GED Testing Service. Florida – GED You can sign up for one at a time or all four at once.
If You Don’t Pass a Subject
A failed subject can be retaken, and passing scores on the other subjects stay on your record. The first two retakes on the same subject can be scheduled immediately. After three failed attempts, you have to wait 60 days between each additional try.9GED. Top FAQs Each retake at a Florida testing center carries a $12 test center fee on top of the subject fee.1GED Testing Service. Florida – GED
Accommodations
If you have a physical disability, learning disability, chronic illness, or mental health condition, you can request testing accommodations through your GED.com account. Common accommodations include extended time, extra breaks, a private room, a reader, or a scribe, and each request is reviewed based on current documentation from a licensed professional.10GED Testing Service. Accommodations Under the ADAA Denied requests can be appealed with additional documentation, and questions go to accommodations@GED.com.
Getting Your Diploma
Once you pass all four subjects, Florida issues the State of Florida High School Diploma, which has the same standing as a traditional high school diploma for college admissions and employment. You automatically receive one free electronic diploma and one free electronic transcript, sent to the email address on your GED.com account.11Florida Department of Education. About Diplomas, Transcripts and Verifications
A printed diploma is $10 plus shipping through your GED.com account. Later duplicate copies of either the diploma or transcript are $20 each and can be ordered in electronic or printed form.11Florida Department of Education. About Diplomas, Transcripts and Verifications