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GED Testing<br />

The General Educational Development<br />

(GED) Test is designed to measure the<br />

educational development of adults who<br />

have not completed a formal high school<br />

program. A New Jersey High School<br />

Diploma is awarded solely on the basis of<br />

successful test scores in the five academic<br />

areas: reading, writing, math, science and<br />

social studies.<br />

Eligibility<br />

The GED test can be administered to<br />

candidates who:<br />

1. are at least 16 years of age *<br />

2. are not currently enrolled in<br />

high school<br />

3. a resident of New Jersey<br />

* Anyone who is under 18 must complete<br />

and submit a Certificate of Non-Enrollment<br />

form. Certificate of Non-Enrollment forms<br />

are available at the local high schools.<br />

Candidates 16–17 years old must be<br />

accompanied by a parent or guardian<br />

(with proper ID).<br />

Registration Information<br />

• Must pre-register online atGED123.org<br />

and bring the printed Proof of GED<br />

Registration<br />

• Must register in person at the Continuing<br />

Education Center<br />

• Must possess and present a Social<br />

Security card and a valid New Jersey<br />

driver’s license with a photo or a county<br />

issued ID with address<br />

Costs<br />

There is a $50 fee for taking the GED test.<br />

You must bring a money order payable to<br />

Gloucester County College at the time of<br />

registration. Each retest will cost $10 per<br />

test.<br />

Registration Location<br />

Registration<br />

8 am–5 pm, Mon. – Fri.<br />

at the Continuing Education Center<br />

1492 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ 08080<br />

Workforce Learning Link<br />

The Workforce Learning Link is a program developed by the New Jersey Department of Labor and<br />

Workforce Development to provide adult learners with instruction in reading, mathematics, computer<br />

skills, communication, English language skills, GED preparation, financial literacy and employability<br />

skills. The goal of the program is to increase participants’ overall readiness to enter the workforce.<br />

Services offered at the Workforce Learning Links are funded by the Gloucester County Workforce<br />

Investment Board and the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.<br />

Services at the Workforce Learning Links are available free of charge to help Gloucester County<br />

residents enhance their skills that are needed to compete in today’s labor market.<br />

Learning Link Locations:<br />

Thorofare One-Stop Career Center Gloucester County College St. Matthews Comm./Rec. Center<br />

215 Crown Point Road 1400 Tanyard Road Route 322-Glassboro Road<br />

Thorofare, New Jersey 08086 Sewell, New Jersey 08080 Williamstown, NJ 08094<br />

For more information, please call 856-384-3700<br />

GCC offers GED Testing<br />

on a weekly basis<br />

Day, Evening and Saturday<br />

test sessions<br />

are available<br />

For more information about GED testing, please call 856-468-5000, Ext. 6228<br />

adult eduCation programs<br />

To Register by phone: 856-415-2217 43

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