Need a GED?

Information on qualifying to take the General Educational Development Test (GED).

Questions? Contact the APS GED Office at 855-9042

What is the GED?

GED stands for the Tests of General Educational Development. The GED Test Battery is a national examination developed by the GED Testing Service of the American Council on Education (ACE).

GED Resources

Age Requirements

The student seeking a GED must be at least 16 years old.

How it Works

If you are an existing APS student:

First, you must withdraw from high school.
Then come in to the APS Service Center (map) with the following:

withdrawal paperwork from your school
your birth certificate
parent or legal guardian (if you bring your legal guardian, they must bring their guardianship paperwork)

If your paperwork is approved, APS will issue you a "New Mexico Underage Permission Hardship Form" provided by the State of New Mexico.
Then you'll need to go to a GED Testing Center in Albuquerque (typically in person) to pre-register for the test. Search for a testing center near you or call one of the following centers in Albuquerque:

CNM Testing Center: 224-3244

UNM Testing Center: 277-5346

YDI Testing Center: 242-7306

If you live outside the APS attendance area:

Please contact your school district for information on earning a GED.

If you are from out of state:

You will be required to show proof that your parent(s) now live within the APS attendance area. Bring proof of address such as a driver's license or lease agreement. Questions? Contact the GED Office at 855-9042.

If you are in a charter school:

Note that APS does not process the GED for Charter Schools. Please contact your Charter School administration for more information.

If you are homeschooled:

Please go directly to a GED Testing Center for the "NM Underage Permission Hardship Form" and to learn more about taking the GED Test.

Search for a testing center near you or call one of the following centers in Albuquerque: