Arizona
It isn’t always easy to make a big change, but you can do this! Getting your GEDⓇ credential in Arizona is one giant step toward a better future. Move ahead with a passing score, and you’ll discover better jobs and enriching education opportunities just waiting for you.
You do not have to be an official resident of Arizona to take advantage of a more stable future. A high school equivalency diploma will set you up for success no matter where you call home. We are the only official site for the GED that can make sure you’re thoroughly prepared.
FAQs for Earning a GED in Arizona
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You must be 18 years old to test in Arizona.
If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must also meet additional requirements. More information at https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/ged.
The examinee must be eighteen (18) years of age and has not received a High School Diploma or a High School Equivalency Diploma. An examinee age sixteen (16) and seventeen (17) years of age may take the assessment upon providing the required documentation:
- Verification from the last school attended certifying formal withdrawal from high school
- A signed, notarized, and dated statement of consent from a parent or guardian
The examinee must present the two documents listed above and a current government-issued photo ID to any Authorized Testing Location or email the documents to adulted@azed.gov.
For Further assistance, please email adulted@azed.gov
For those testing on the Online Exam:
- A parent or guardian must be present at the pre-test check-in order to give consent and authorize the underage tester to be recorded during testing. If the parent or guardian is not present, the exam session will be revoked.
No, there is no residency requirement to take the test in Arizona.
You’ll need to check the residency requirement for the state that you’re interested to test in.
No, Arizona doesn’t require you to prepare for the GED® test in an adult education classroom.
Arizona also requires that you pass the Arizona Civics test in addition to passing the GED® test to receive the Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma.
Students will be required to score 60% on the Arizona Civics Test to pass. The test can be taken as an online proctored test or at an authorized GED/Pearson VUE Test center. All test registration is completed on GED.com. The test can be taken at any time during your GED® testing experience and may be taken as many times as you need to pass with no required waiting time in between attempts.