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Finding information on earning a GED or high school equivalency certificate in each of the United States can be difficult since different agencies handle adult education state to state. This series of articles lists the links for each state, including which test each state offers.
On January 1, 2014, the GED test, formerly used by all 50 states and available only on paper, changed to a new computer-based test, opening the door for other testing companies to offer similar high school equivalency tests. Three tests are now common:
Illinois Ged Practice Test
- The GED, developed by the GED Testing Service
- HiSET Program, developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
- TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion), developed by McGraw-Hill
The state where you live determines the test taken to earn a GED certificate or high school equivalency certificate. Individual test takers don't make that decision, unless the state offers it.
When the GED Testing Service changed to computer-based exams, each state had the choice of staying with the GED or switching to HISET, TASC or a combination of programs. Most states offer prep courses, and most, if not all, are free to the student. Courses are available online from a number of sources, some of which are free. Others have various costs involved.
This list includes GED and high school equivalency programs for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California and Colorado.
- See Connecticut through Iowa.
- See Kansas through Michigan.
- See Minnesota through New Jersey.
- See New Mexico through South Carolina.
- See South Dakota through Wyoming.
Alabama
GED testing in Alabama is handled by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) as part of the Department of Postsecondary Education. The information is available at accs.cc. Click on the page's Adult Education link. Alabama offers the 2014 computer-based test provided by the GED Testing Service.
Alaska
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development handles GED testing in the Last Frontier. The state has continued its partnership with the GED Testing Service and offers the 2014 computer-based GED test.
Arizona
The Arizona Department of Education administers GED testing for the state. Arizona has also continued its partnership with the GED Testing Service and offers the 2014 computer-based GED test. Check out the links at the Adult Education Services page.
Arkansas
GED testing in Arkansas comes from the Arkansas Department of Career Education. The Natural State has also continued its partnership with the GED Testing Service and offers the 2014 computer-based GED test.
California
The California Department of Education handles GED testing for its residents. California has approved the use of all three high school equivalency tests: the GED, HiSET and TASC. The California GED website offers plenty of helpful links for prospective test-takers.
Colorado
The Colorado Department of Education administers GED testing in the Centennial State, which continued its partnership with GED Testing Service and offers the 2014 computer-based GED test.
Employment/Age Certificate
January 1, 2019
State | Type of Certificate Issued | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Employment | Age certification | |||||
For minors of age indicated 2 | Issued by: | For minors of age indicated 2 | Issued by: | |||
Labor Department | School | Labor Department | School | |||
Alabama | Under 18 (M) | X | Not issued | |||
Alaska | Under 17 | X3 | Not issued | |||
Arizona | Not issued | Not issued | ||||
Arkansas | Under 16 (M) | X | 16 (P) | X | ||
California | Under 18 for minors enrolled in school (M) | X (for entertainment industry) | X | Not issued | ||
Colorado | Under 16 during school hours (M) | X | Under 18 except not issued to minors under 16 during school hours (R) | X | ||
Connecticut | Under 16 (M) | X | 16 and 17 (M) | X | ||
Delaware | Under 18 (M) | X | X | No provision | ||
District of Columbia | Under 18 (M) | X | No provision | |||
Florida | No provision | Under 18 (R)4 | X | |||
Georgia | Under 16 (M) | X | No provision | |||
Guam | Under 16 (M) | X | Not issued | |||
Hawaii | Under 16 (M) | X | 16 and 17 (M) | X | ||
Idaho | Not issued | Not issued | ||||
Illinois | Under 16 (M) | X | 16 to 20 (R) | X | ||
Indiana | Under 18 (M) | X | 18 to 21 (R) | X | ||
Iowa | Under 16 (M) | X | Under 16 (P) | X | X | |
Kansas | Under 16 and not enrolled in secondary school | Not issued | ||||
Kentucky | Not issued | Under 18(R)6 | X | |||
Louisiana | Under 18 (M) | X | No provision | |||
Maine | Under 16 (M) | X | No Provision | |||
Maryland | Under 18 (M) | X | No provision | X | X | |
Massachusetts | Under 18 (M) | X | Under 18 (M) as part of Employment Certificate | X | ||
Michigan | Under 18 (M)7 | X S amp p 500 historical returns chart. | Under 18 (M) | |||
Minnesota | Under 16 during school hours (M) | X | Under 18, except not issued to minors under 16 during school hours (R) 8 | X | ||
Mississippi | Under 16 in mills, canneries, workshops, factories (M) | X | Not issued | |||
Missouri | Under 16 (M) | X | 16 and over (R) | X | ||
Montana | Not issued9 | 16 and over: in hazardous occupations (M); in other occupations (R) | X | |||
Nebraska | Under 16 (M) | X | 16 and over (R) | X | ||
Nevada | Under 14 (M) 10 | Not issued | ||||
New Hampshire | Under 16 (M) 11 | X | Not issued | |||
New Jersey | Under 18 (M) | X | 18 to 21 (R) | X | ||
New Mexico | Under 16 (M) | X | X | 16 and 17 (P) | X | X |
New York | Under 18 (M) | X - for child performers | X | 18 and over (P) | X | |
North Carolina | Under 18 (M) | X | No provision | |||
North Dakota | Under 16 (M) | X | 16 and over (P) | X | ||
Ohio | Under 16 at any time, and 16 and 17 during school term (M) | X | Not issued 13 | |||
Oklahoma | Under 16 (M) | x | Under 16 (M) | x | ||
Oregon | Not issued14 | No provision | ||||
Pennsylvania | Under 18 (M) | X | No provision | |||
Puerto Rico | Under 18 (M) | X | 18 to 21 (R) | X | ||
Rhode Island | Under 16 (M) | X | 16 and 17 (M) | X | ||
South Carolina | No provision | No Provision | ||||
South Dakota | Not issued | Not issued | ||||
Tennessee | Not issued 15 | Not issued 15 | ||||
Texas | No provision | Under 18 (R) | X | |||
Utah | No provision | Under 18 (R) | X | |||
Vermont | Under 16 during school hours (M) | X | Not issued | |||
Virgin Islands | Under 18 (P) | X | No provision | |||
Virginia | Under 16 (M) | X | 14 and 15 (M), Over 16 (R) | X | ||
Washington | Under 18 (M) | X | No provision | |||
West Virginia | Under 16 (M) | X | 16 and 17 (R) | X | ||
Wisconsin | Under 16 (M) | X | 18 and over (R) | X | ||
Wyoming | Not issued 17 | Not issued | ||||
Footnotes:
1Table includes both the general certification procedure required by law and those used in practice. Table does not include exceptions to the general procedures; nor does it identify certificates that may be required for employment in street trades, entertainment, or other work for which a special permit may be required.
2Under the columns 'For minors of age indicated' an entry of M denotes 'Mandated,' i.e., the requirement is mandated under State law; R denotes on 'Request,' i.e., the certificate is not required under State law, but the law directs an administrative agency to issue the certificate on request; P denotes 'Practice,' i.e., the law makes no requirement, but the State issues the certificate on request.
18Alabama. No minor under 18 years of age may be employed in, about, or in connection with any of the following occupations, positions, or places: #3 In tunnels or excavations with depths exceeding four (4) feet. The following occupations in excavation operations are prohibited: Excavating, working in or backfilling (refilling) trenches, except manually excavating or manually backfilling trenches that do not exceed four feet in depth at any point. EXCEPTION - Minors age 16 or older may be issued a permit to work at excavation sites which are less than four (4) feet in depth.
3Alaska. In addition to individual certificates, employers may obtain advance approval for a specific job consisting of listed duties permitting them to hire minors, of at least 14 years of age, without prior individual approval.
4Florida. Employment or age certificates are not required. However, employers of any minor must obtain and keep on record proof of the child's age. An age certificate issued by the district school board is one method of meeting the proof of age requirement.
5Iowa. Employment and age certificates are issued by both the Iowa Workforce Development Department and the schools.
An employer may require minors 16 or 17 years of age to obtain a work permit.
6Kentucky. Employers of children under age 18 must maintain a proof of age.
7Michigan. A work permit is not required for a minor 16 years or older who has completed the requirements for high school graduation or has obtained a high school equivalency certificate and provided copy of certification to the employer. A work permit is not required for a 17 year old minor who has passed the general education development (GED) test and provided copy of certification to the employer. Certification is now issued by MDE (Department of Education).
8Minnesota. Age certificates are not required. However, employers of any minor must obtain and keep on record proof of the child's age. Age certificates satisfy this requirement as do copies of birth certificates, drivers licenses, and U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Employment Eligibility Verification Forms I-9.
9Montana. No certificate is required at any age in nonhazardous employment. Since minors under 16 may not work in hazardous employment, certificates for this age category are not deemed necessary.
10Nevada. Only certificates issued are those for minors under age 14 with written permission of district judge.
11New Hampshire. Work certificates are not required for 16- and 17-year-olds. Instead, employers must maintain on file a signed, written document from the youth's parent or legal guardian authorizing the employment. The Department of Safety may issue age certificates to 16- and 17-year-olds
12North Carolina. Employment certificates are issued by the Department of Labor both directly and electronically.
13Ohio. Age certificates are not issued, but proof of age is required for minors 16 and 17 years of age for employment during school vacation. With the approval of the Superintendent of Schools of the district where they live, 16- and 17-year-old minors are not required to provide a certificate to be employed at a seasonal amusement or recreational establishment.
14Oregon. Minors age 14–17 are not required to obtain work permits. Instead, employers are required to apply for annual certificates to employ these minors.
15Tennessee. No certificates are issued. However, employers of minors under age 18 must obtain and keep on file proof of the minor's age. A birth certificate, passport, driver's license, State issued identification, or parent's oath as to the minor's age are acceptable proofs of age under the child labor law.
16Wisconsin. Certificates are issued by volunteer permit officers who are representatives of the Department of Workforce Development. Many of the permit officers are school officials, but other public employees such as municipal and county employees and court officials are also included.
17Wyoming. Employers of children under age 16 must maintain a proof of age.
Note: N/A indicates 'not applicable.' 'No provision' as an entry under either employment or age certificate indicates that the issuance of such a certificate is unnecessary because another type of certificate covers all minors.
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This document was last revised in January 2019.
The Department of Labor does not administer State laws. Please consult your State's Department of Labor for details on your State's requirements.