GED Testing
Description: the GED exam is offered once a month in Scranton, Hazleton and Lake Region. Registration is held on the first night and includes filling out the demographic booklet if necessary and filling out the registration form. Also identification will be checked and fees will be collected. Questions will be answered at this time. If registration is not completed on the first night, testing can not be completed.
| Testing Schedule (Tentative) |
| February 5, 6, & 7, 2012 | Scranton |
| February 13, 14 & 15, 2012 | Hazleton |
| February 27, 28 & 29, 2012 | Lake Region |
| March 5, 6 & 7, 2012 | Scranton |
| March 12, 13 & 14, 2012 | Hazleton |
| March 19, 20 & 21, 2012 |
Lake Region |
| April 2, 3, & 4, 2012 | Scranton |
| April 10, 11 & 12, 2012 | Hazleton |
| April 16, 17 & 18, 2012 | Lake Region |
| May 7, 8 & 9, 2012 | Scranton |
| May 14, 15 & 16, 2012 | Hazleton |
| May 21, 22 & 23, 2012 | Lake Region |
| June 4, 5 & 6, 2012 | Scranton |
| June 11, 12 & 13, 2012 | Hazleton |
| June 18, 19 & 20, 2012 | Lake Region |
| August 6, 7 & 8, 2012 | Scranton |
| August 13, 14 & 15, 2012 |
Hazleton |
| August 20, 21 & 22, 2012 |
Lake Region |
| Sept 10, 11 & 12, 2012 | Scranton |
| Sept 17, 18 & 19, 2012 | Hazleton |
| Sept 24, 25 & 26, 2012 |
Lake Region |
October 1, 2 & 3, 2012 | Scranton |
| October 8, 9 & 10, 2012 | Hazleton |
| October 22, 23 & 24, 2012 |
Lake Region |
| November 5, 6 & 7, 2012 | Scranton |
| November 12, 13 & 14, 2012 | Hazleton |
| November 19, 20 & 21, 2012 |
Lake Region |
| December 3, 4 & 5, 2012 | Scranton |
| December 10, 11 & 12, 2012 | Hazleton |
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Cost: $80.00 Entire Test
$20.00 Per Section
Department of Education Eligibility Requirements
If you are 18 years old or older, you must meet the following criteria to take the GED Tests in Pennsylvania:
- Are a resident of Pennsylvania
- Have not graduated from high school or received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Are not enrolled in a public, licensed private, registered accredited, or licensed nonpublic secondary school
- Can provide necessary documentation to prove your identity
If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you must meet the above criteria and also provide written verification from your school superintendent or principal stating that you are withdrawn from school. In addition, you must provide a letter from one of the following:
- A letter from an employer stating that you must pass the GED Tests in order to gain or maintain employment
- A letter from a college or postsecondary training institution stating that passing GED test scores are required for enrollment
- A letter from a branch of the Armed Services stating that passing GED test scores are necessary for induction
- A letter requesting GED scores from the director of a state institution in which you are a resident, patient or inmate
These letters must be written on company or school letterhead and signed by the appropriate staff. Persons 16 years old and older who are under the direction of correctional facilities or parole/probation offices are eligible to take the GED Tests while enrolled in school, if so ordered by a court. No persons under the age of 16 are eligible to take the GED Tests in Pennsylvania.
To register for GED Testing, please call:
Scranton - 570-961-7882
Hazleton - 570-459-1573
Lake Region – 570-226-4625
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