Eligibility Requirements: In order to take the GED, you must be at least 16 years old, no exceptions. There is no maximum age restriction. 16-17 year olds will need to fill out a high school Release Form (in pdf format). Individuals wishing to take the GED tests cannot be currently enrolled in any high school classes or activities.

Identification Required: The following are acceptable forms of ID: Current driver’s license, current state issued ID, current passport or current military ID

Fees: $10 one-time registration fee and $15 per test. There is a total of 5 tests for a total of $75. We accept cash, money order, debit and credit cards (Visa / Mastercard). If a student needs to re-take a test, the cost is $18 per test.

Schedule: To take the GED tests you need to reserve a seat. Please call 208-426-2762 for Boise or 208-562-2015 for Canyon County to schedule your GED Test appointment.

Boise test schedule (in pdf format). The Boise testing center can accept debit and credit card payments.

Canyon County Campus test schedule (in pdf format). The Canyon County Center does not accept debit or credit cards.

Scores: Scores can be obtained online at www.ged123.org with your access code. Your access code is assigned after your first tests have been scored and is available for pick-up. Students must come in to the testing center and present a current state issued ID to access their access code or their testing scores.

Length of Tests:

• Language Arts Written Test (2 parts)
- 1st part: Multiple-choice 75 minutes
- 2nd part: Essay 45 minutes.

• Language Arts Reading Test: 65 minutes

• Social Studies: 70 minutes

• Science: 80 minutes

• Math: (2 parts)
- 1st part: Calculator- 45 minutes
- 2nd part: No Calculator- 45 minutes

Preparation: Please contact Linda Kopelowitz with Adult Basic Education at 208-426-4036 (Boise) or Valerie Stacey at 208-562-2068 (Canyon County). There are no fees for this service. You can also visit their website at basiceducation.boisestate.edu

Sample GED Questions: Please Click Here to preview GED sample questions.

What to bring: Current state issued photo ID and appropriate test fee(s) as listed above.

Contacts: Questions? Call The Assessment Center at (208)426-2762 at Boise State or (208)562-2015 at Canyon County. Please do not email us appointment times as we will not be able to guarantee a reservation via email.

Special Accomodations: If you need special accommodations we will be happy to assist you, please contact Tamara WarnerAssessment Office Services Supervisor, 208-426-3284.