General Education Development (GED)
Linn-Benton Community College is an official testing center for the General Educational Development or GED.
What is the GED?
The GED provides a way to earn an equivalency certificate for individuals who have not graduated from high school. The GED certificate is widely accepted by employers, colleges and apprenticeship programs.
The GED is a series of five tests. The tests and time limits for each test are:
- Language Arts/Writing - 2 hours
- Social Studies - 1 hour, 10 minutes
- Science - 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Language Arts/Reading - 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Mathematics - 1 hour, 30 minutes
How much does the GED testing cost?
The GED testing fee is $90.00* (non-refundable) for all five tests. This fee will be valid for three years. If you have not completed testing within the three year limit, you will have to pay the testing fee again.
If you began your GED at another Oregon GED Testing Center, and want to complete at LBCC, you will be charged $11.00 for each test you need to complete. If you began in another state, you will need to pay an additional $35.00 to cover the State of Oregon testing fee.
*Fees are subject to change without notice and are non-refundable.
Who is eligible to take the GED tests?
Adults, 18 years or older, who have not graduated from an accredited high school may test.
If you are 16 or 17, you must either provide proof that you are legally exempt from compulsory education, or are in an approved GED Option Program. Contact your school of residence for more information. If you are a home-schooled student, you should contact your local ESD office. Parent/Guardian signature is required.
No one under 16 is allowed to test for their GED.
How can I prepare for the GED tests?
Preparation classes are available at each of the LBCC centers: Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon and Sweet Home. Both day and evening classes are listed in the LBCC Schedule of Classes. The classes are helpful for any and all of the tests. For more information call 541-917-4710.
If you choose to study on your own, there are study books available in libraries and bookstores. For sample questions and more information about the GED tests, click on the following link: http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/test/prep/sample_questions.htm
Preparation is not required but is recommended. There is a $10 fee for each test that must be retaken.
How do I begin testing?
You must first pay the testing fee. The $90.00 testing fee can be paid at the LBCC Business Office (Calapooia Center-130) or at one of the Extended Learning Centers.
Next you will need to register for the test in the Student Assessment office (Red Cedar Hall Room 111). You can register for your tests from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. When you come to register, you will complete paperwork and receive instructions you will need for taking the GED tests. You will not be given any tests at your registration.
What do I need to bring to the Registration?
You must bring:
- The receipt for the GED testing fee.
- Photo Identification. Your Photo Identification must be one of the following:
Drivers License
Identification card from the DMV
Passport
Military/Government Photo ID card
If you are 16 or 17, you must also bring ONE of the following:
- Exemption from Compulsory Education form, signed by parent/guardian and school official
- GED Option Form on school letterhead and GED Testing Authorization Form
What happens after I register?
After you have completed a registration, you can schedule a testing appointment with Student Assessment (541)917-4781. Testing will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. *See below for current schedule.
What do I need to pass?
You need a minimum score of 410 on each test AND an average of 450 on all five tests. (An average of 450 is a total of 2250 points). If you score at least 410 on each test, but do not have an average of 450, you can retake any test you choose until you receive 2250 points (there is a $10 retest fee).
What if I want to take my GED in Spanish?
If you want to take the GED in Spanish, let the Student Assessment staff know at the time you register.
GED Testing Calendars (Click link below)
How can I get a copy of my GED that I received in the State of Oregon?
Click the following link for a request form from the Oregon State Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development:
