General Educational Development

GED Testing Information

Registration Information

Candidates must pre-register in person to take their GED. Candidates must provide a valid government pictured ID and their Social Security card as well as pay the $60 for the GED exam. Once all information has been received in the testing center the applicant will fill in their GED demographic packet and be assigned their testing dates.

Required Identification

Anyone who wishes to register for the GED exam must pre-register. Candidates must provide two forms of identification: the first must be a current government issued picture ID, the second is a Social Security card.

Cost

The cost of the test is $60. TMCC accepts checks, money orders or vouchers when you register. Please make the check or money order payable to the Board of Regents.

Important: Candidates must check-in with the testing center prior to paying for their exam. The TMCC Testing Center is located on the Dandini Campus, Red Mountain Building, room 121.

Individual under 18 years old

If you are under 18 years of age you will need to bring a completed withdrawal form from your high school and a parental/guardian permission slip PDF icon.

Individual under 16 years old

Individuals who wish to take the GED and are 16 years old must bring a letter from the WCSD Board of Trustees granting permission to take the GED Exam, a withdrawal form from your current high school and a parental/guardian permission slip PDF icon.

Retake

If you are re-taking the test and have tested at another test center, you need to have your previous test scores faxed to 775-673-7878 or mailed to the TMCC Testing Center, 7000 Dandini Blvd., RDMT 121, Reno, Nevada 89512-3999.

Refund Policy

There are absolutely no refunds. TMCC allows students to reschedule one time under extreme circumstances and will count toward their three attempts in one calendar year. If students fail to notify TMCC by noon on the day of the test, the cost of the test maybe forfeited and the student will have to pay again to reschedule.

See also: Test Dates, Times and Eligibility Requirements PDF icon.

GED Preparation Classes

For information regarding GED preparation classes, please contact us.