Age Waiver Process

  • Students who are 16 or 17 years old must withdraw from school prior to taking the 2014 GED(R) test. 

    Effective November 1, 2024 the parent or legal guardian must submit a signed and notarized Underage Testing Form. 

    1. Create an account at GED.com

    2. Obtain proof of withdrawal from the last school attended. 

    3. Complete Florida GED Testing Program Underage Testing Form (FGED-01)

    4. Send form to GEDagewaiver@fldoe.org

     

    Rule 6A-6.0201 State of Florida High School Diplomas has been updated to reflect new GED Age Waiver requirements.
    (10) Pursuant to the requirements of s. 1003.435, F.S., individuals aged sixteen (16) and seventeen (17) years of age must terminate school enrollment prior to taking the 2014 GED® Test. Effective November 1, 2024, the parent or legal guardian of the individual aged sixteen (16) and seventeen (17) years of age must submit a signed and notarized Underage Testing Form and proof of withdrawal from school to the High School Equivalency Diploma Program office via email at GEDAgeWaiver@fldoe.org before the individual can schedule a sub-test of the 2014 GED® Test.
    (a) The individual will be notified by GED® when they are cleared to take the 2014 GED® test.
    (b) Test scores, and any diplomas based on such scores, that are earned by someone under the age of eighteen (18) not in conformance with this rule will be invalidated.
    (11) Required form for authorization to test for individuals aged sixteen (16) and seventeen (17). The following form is hereby incorporated by reference: Form FGED-01,  Florida GED® Testing Program Underage Testing Form (effective October 2024) (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17062). The form may be obtained by contacting the High School Equivalency Diploma Program Office, Bureau of Adult Education, Division of Career and Adult Education, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400. 

     

     

    In the case your age waiver is denied, please contact the GED Testing Coordinator Sharon Webb to discuss an appeal.  

     

     

     
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