GED Testing Information

The General Education Development (GED) test may be administered to those persons who desire to earn a high school equivalency diploma if they were unable to complete their high school education. In accordance with the policies set forth by the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges, in order to take the GED test through Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College you must meet the following requirements:

Age 18:

1. Download and print the GED Application (PDF download) and sign it in front of a Notary Public.
2. Have the last K-12 school you attended complete the Out-of-School Verification form (PDF download) that shows you have withdrawn from school or attach a copy of your withdrawal form.
3. Contact one of the individuals listed below to schedule a GED Test Orientation Session.
4. Bring the Completed GED Application, Out-of-School Verification form or withdrawal, a valid government issued photo ID, and a Social Security card to the Orientation Session and be prepared to pay for the GED Test at that time.

Age 19 or older:

1. Download and print the GED Application (PDF download) and sign it in front of a Notary Public.
2. Contact one of the individuals listed below to schedule a GED Test Orientation Session.
3. Bring the Completed GED Application form, a valid government issued photo ID, and a Social Security card to the Orientation Session and be prepared to pay for the GED Test at that time.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The GED Test consists of language arts; writing; mathematics; reading; science and social studies. The cost for the initial test is $40. Should you not pass a section or sections of the test, you may retake that section or sections at a cost of $12 each. You may take the same section of the test only three times during a calendar year.

Once you have completed the test and would like to request any additional copies of your GED Transcript, complete the GED transcript request (PDF download) form and follow the instructions for mailing.

Information about accommodations for candidates with disabilities or for scheduling retests is available from the Chief GED Examiner: (228) 897-4363.

Everyone must attend an Orientation Session. You may find out when the next test is being offered and schedule an Orientation Session by contacting one of the following campuses:

• Harrison County: (228) 897-3810
• Jackson County: (228) 497-7755
• Stone County: (601) 928-6358
• George County: (601) 766-6433

GED TEST ORIENTATION POLICY

• Notarized GED Test application form.
• Current picture identification card: Mississippi driver's license, identification card issued by Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, military identification card, or passport issued by the United States government.
• Receipt for testing fees.
• If 18 or under: Withdrawal form from the last school attended or completed MGCCC Out-of-School Verification form that contains the name of the last school attended or the School Attendance Officer. (Home-schooled candidates must provide a MGCCC Out-of-School Verification form signed by their School Attendance Officer indicating that they have been enrolled in home school classes for a minimum of two years.)