TSC’s GED® Preparation program prepares you to earn your Florida High School Diploma. There are four test subjects (Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning through Language Arts) you will need to pass in order to obtain your Florida High School Diploma. Our teachers provide instruction in each of the four subject areas.
Apply to the College by completing the GED program application
Take the TABE test (or provide your TABE scores to AE staff if they are less than 12 months old)
Once you have valid TABE scores contact TSC AE staff to be registered for class
Pay your tuition ($30.00)
Location
Days
Times
Online
LEON COUNTY
Tallahassee State College
Division of Workforce Development
444 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
GADSDEN COUNTY
TSC Gadsden Center
223 Pat Thomas Pkwy, Quincy
GED Preparation in SPANISH
223 Pat Thomas Pkwy, Quincy
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
You must be at least 16 years old to enroll in a GED® prep class and take the GED® test as long as you meet certain requirements.
If you can access a computer and the Internet, you can take advantage of our online GED ® Prep classes. The class is self-paced and uses highly effective software that will create your learning plan. You can also meet with the online instructor, have video conferences, ask questions, and more. Online students must study at least 10 hours each week using the software.
Want to volunteer or intern with the TSC GED® Prep Program? Email us at AE@tsc.fl.edu
Depending on the class you attend the size can vary from as few as five (5) students to as many as twenty-five (25) students. Most instructors reserve a portion of the class to deliver focused instruction and allow students to work independently in the online GED study program for the remainder of the class.
Students will attend class regularly (or for 8 hours online) each week to learn the skills required to pass the GED® exam. Students will work both independently and cooperatively. As students progress in their studies, their instructor and/or the Career Pathways Specialist will advise them to take the GED® practice test and/or GED® test. Additionally, students will meet with the Career Pathways Specialist for regular advisement. During these appointments, students can provide evidence that they are ready to take the GED® practice test or GED® test. The four subjects that make up the GED test don’t have to be taken all at once. Students can space them out and work at their own pace.
The following classroom expectations are to be followed by all Adult Education students. These frameworks are set forth to instill work ethics that are expected by employers in today’s workplaces. Students not following these expectations will be asked to leave the class and will be marked absent for the day. Repeated or more serious infractions could result in college suspension or expulsion.
Instructors may use discretion in the implementation of this policy with the Program Coordinator's approval.
Students arriving to class more than 15 minutes late, leaving class more than 15 minutes before the end of class, or out for more than a total of 15 minutes during class will be marked absent for the entire class period. The student is encouraged to stay for the class period so that valuable learning can take place understanding that he/she will be marked absent.
The only exception to the above will be if a student has made prior arrangements with the instructor due to an extenuating circumstance.
Any student who is marked absent for 6 consecutive days will be administratively withdrawn from the class. There are NO excused absences per Florida State regulations.
You don’t need to buy books or materials for class. You will have in-class instruction as well as 24/7-hour access to GED® preparation software during the semester to prepare you for the GED® test. However, you can purchase a GED study book from a number of suppliers. We use the Kaplan brand in class.
These tests are designed to measure your proficiency in standard high-school subjects for anyone 16 or older and not enrolled in high school. Rather than testing your memorization of specific facts, dates, or terms, the GED® test requires you to demonstrate applied knowledge and skills related to specific situations. Bypassing the GED® test, you will earn your Florida High School Diploma.
There are four test subjects on the GED® test: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning through Language Arts.
Yes, please keep in mind that the test is computer-based and you will need to be able to type an essay. You will also be required to use an on-screen calculator and reference sheet.
After creating your account on GED.com, you will schedule your test online and you will take the test at an official GED® test center. To schedule: Simply log into your GED® account. Choose which test subjects you’ll be taking. Select a day and time at an official GED® test center near you. Pay for the test online using a credit or debit card. If you don’t have a credit or debit card to schedule to take the GED® test you can use a prepaid debit card or visa gift card.
If you do not already have a GED® account you will need to create one by going to GED.com. Next, click on “Sign Up” in the top right-hand corner and enter the required information (email address and password). After entering your email address and a password answer all related questions. You will be presented with an explanation of what testing accommodations mean. To continue your request for accommodations click “Yes”. You will then be redirected to the GED® Accommodations site. Here you will create your GED® Accommodations profile and upload any documentation of your disability or learning difficulties. For additional assistance with requesting accommodations please see the Career Pathways Specialist.
There is no residency requirement if you are 18 years or older. However, if you are 16 or 17 years old, you must obtain an Underage Waiver from the school district in which you were last enrolled.
You don’t need to start over. You can pick up where you left off and complete the remaining test subjects you need in order to obtain your Florida High School Diploma. However, if you attempted parts of the GED® test prior to 2014, unfortunately, those test scores are no longer valid and you’ll have to retake those parts.
TABE testing is held at the TSC Testing Center on Main Campus. Testing is available on a walk-in basis and no pre-registration is required. You will need to go to the testing Center to request the assessment, pay for the test at the Cashier’s Office (Cash Only) or online. You will need to show your receipt to the Testing Center staff as proof of payment.
Please be advised that TABE is now delivered in a multi-day format. Testers may be required to attend testing sessions over consecutive days.
Testing is available by appointment only (six at a time) so please plan to complete your test as soon as possible. You cannot enroll/register for the Fall semester without first taking your TABE test.
Monday through Friday. Tests begin at 9:00 am.
For appt call (850) 201-8282 between 8 am – 5 pm, or you can email, using ONLY TSC email address to testingcenter@tsc.fl.edu
By appointment only according to Center Staff on-site staff scheduling
For appt call (850) 558-3620 or email gadsdencenter@tsc.fl.edu with the subject of “TABE test appointment request”
By appointment only according to Center Staff on-site staff scheduling
For appt call (850) 558-3525 or email wakullacenter@tsc.fl.edu with the subject of “TABE test appointment request”
If you to request test accommodations, please contact the Accessibility and Resource Center before the test date.
If a different organization is paying for the TABE test, the payment must be processed before the test date. Please contact the AE Career Pathways Specialist for assistance.
TABE testing can also be scheduled by appointment at the Gadsden Center and the Wakulla Centers. Please contact center staff to schedule TABE Testing.
Click here to access the TABE study guide.
Did you know that Testing Center at TSC is an approved GED® Testing Site?! The TSC testing Center offers convenient GED® testing right here on Main Campus. Schedule your GED® Test at TSC's Testing Center through www.ged.com. It is strongly encouraged that students coordinate GED® testing with the Adult Education program advisors to ensure readiness for the exam.
If you require GED testing accommodations, they must be requested at least 14 days in advance. You will need to submit your documentation to the GED® Testing Services Accommodations department. Once your request for accommodations has been approved, call 1-(800) 466-0450 to schedule your GED® test with accommodations.
Test appointments begin at 9 a.m., and the last appointment possible is at 1:15 p.m.
For additional test centers, test dates, and times please log into your GED.com account. Choose the “Schedule Test” option and follow the prompts.
Yes, you can be confident in earning your Florida High School Diploma, by taking the GED® test. The GED® test is administered by an accredited organization and is accepted in all 50 states and at 97% of colleges and universities in the United States.
Minor students (ages 16-17) need to obtain a waiver from the school district in which they enrolled in GED® prep. courses to begin taking the GED® test. Minors are required to obtain a “likely to pass” score on the GED® Ready (GED® practice test) in 1-4 subject areas depending on what their school district mandates. Contact the Career Pathways Specialist for additional information.
You are able to “graduate” as soon as you have passed all four sections of the GED® test. Students 18 and older are able to take the GED® or parts of the GED® test whenever they like. However, it’s best to be prepared. There's no limit to how many times you can test in a year. But keep in mind that after taking the same test subject 3 times, you'll have to wait 60 days before retesting.
Request to have your transcript sent to your school of choice from the GED® Testing Service. You will then need to follow the school or organization's Application/Enrollment procedure.