Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency / GED

GED Testing Information

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Use available GED preparation resources to review subject areas and build test?taking skills.
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Official High School Equivalency Certificates, Transcripts, and Verifications (GED?, HiSET?, and TASC?)

Use the to instantly download a free verification letter or purchase a $5 official PDF that includes your Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE) and official test scores.

Your Official PDF includes

A diploma?style certificate suitable for framing
An official transcript with test dates and scores

Payment Options

Credit Card
Electronic check (ACH)

For Colleges and Employers

Colleges, universities, employers, and other organizations must obtain verifications and certificates directly through the .

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View the Official Policy Letter (PDF)

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Important: If you earned a traditional high school diploma, contact the school district from which you graduated to request your transcript and diploma. High school equivalency records are maintained separately from high school graduation records.

Test Taker Eligibility

To take the high school equivalency exams in Texas, an individual must:

be a resident of Texas,
have a government-issued photo ID, and
be 18 years of age or older.

For more detailed information and exceptions, please visit our Eligibility Page.

Preparation Information

Study material is available at most libraries and book stores. Most preparation books have practice tests that will help you determine when you are ready to test. Helpful information is also available on the GED Preparation Resources page.

To find a preparation program in your area, contact Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) at 800-441-READ (7323) or search online using the .

Program Authorization

Texas Education Code

High School Equivalency Examinations

Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 19 EDUCATION
PART 2 TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
CHAPTER 89 ADAPTATIONS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
SUBCHAPTER C TEXAS CERTIFICATE OF HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY

Policy
Official Testing Centers
Eligibility for a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency
Identification
Retesting
Accommodations
Issuance of the Certificate

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