Basic Skills and High School Diploma Program

You must be 18+ years of age to take the GED exam. There are some special circumstances that would allow a 17 year old student tot ake the GED. Applicants with physical and learning disabilities can request accommodations. Such requests must be made at least four weeks in advance of the test date. For further information, please contact Raelynn Holguin at (714) 992-9521.

Offered through the Orange County Department of Education, the exam is hosted at SCE’s Wilshire (Fullerton) Campus.

The test dates are as follows:
September 19, 2009
October 17, 2009
November 21, 2009
December 12, 2009

On the DAY OF THE EXAM:
1. Arrive by 8:00 a.m.
2. Have a photo ID with birth date, signature, and address
(Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID,Residency/Alien Card, or Mexican Consulate Card)
3. Obtain a Parking Permit which is necessary to park in the student lot.

In order to prepare for the GED Exam, please complete the following procedures:

1. Choose your campus - preparation for the GED Exam is offered in the High School Labs at the Anaheim Campus, Cypress Campus, and Wilshire (Fullerton) Campus

2. Apply for an SCE Student Identification Card

3. Attend the GED/High School Lab - the High School Labs are open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. and Monday - Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The 2009 GED test is limited to the first 20 paid applicants. Bring a MONEY ORDER for $125 payable to: Orange County Department of Education. The money order should be delivered to the Wilshire (Fullerton) Center located at 315 East Wilshire, Fullerton, CA 92832. Fees are non-refundable.

A registration packet will be issued once registration fees are paid. The new GED test is now in effect; scores from the previous version of the GED cannot be combined with the new test scores.

The $125 cost is applicable to the complete battery of the official tests which includes all 5 sections. There is a $20 charge to retake Tests 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. The test fee is applicable for 60 days from the date of registration. The fees are subject to change without notice.

Individual tests must be a 410 or higher to pass. The entire test score must reach a minimum of 450 points. A score higher than 450 on your practice tests may be a good indication that you will pass the official GED test.