GED
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.
For a 16-year-old student to take the GED Test, state approval must be granted based on the following:
1.) Student must present a notarized Certificate of Exemption from the student’s last school system attended and a notarized Parental Permission Form.
OR
If the student attended and dropped out of a private school, church school, or private tutor program, the student must present a notarized letter from his/her parent or legal guardian naming the school, providing the drop-out date, and stating the student has dropped out of school, and has permission to be administered the GED® Test. (Parental Permission Form)
2.) Student must have TABE test scores (in all three sub-skill tests) at a minimum of ASE Low, with a grade equivalent of 9.0 or higher
OR
Student must have official GED Ready test scores in Math and RLA of "Likely to Pass."
For a 17-year-old student to take the GED Test, state approval must be granted based on the following:
For individuals attending Public School:
1.) Student must have participated in an exit interview with their high school administration and provide a signed Exit Interview Form.
2.) Student must provide a notarized and signed letter from his/her parent or legal guardian, naming the school, providing the drop-out date, and providing parental permission for the student to be administered the GED® Test. (Parental Permission Form)
For individuals attending Private School, Church School, or Private Tutoring Program:
Student must present a notarized letter from his/her parent or legal guardian naming the school, providing the drop-out date, and stating the student has dropped out of school, and has permission to be administered the GED® Test. (Parental Permission Form)
*If a 17 year-old, Option 2 HSO student chooses the GED® Test option, the above does apply.
** Court mandated individuals, ages 16 or 17, must provide official documentation to test.
For more information, contact the Office of Adult Education at Shelton State Community College: (205) 391-2662.