Adult Basic Education

The Test
In Minnesota, individuals who do not have a high school diploma may be able to earn a state of Minnesota GED® Diploma by passing the GED test. The four tests in the GED battery measure academic competencies similar to many of those required of a Minnesota high school graduate.

Eligibility
If you are 19 years old, do not already have a recognized and documented high school diploma, and are not currently enrolled in high school, you are eligible to take the GED® in Minnesota without an age waiver.

Getting an Age Waiver
If you are 17 or 18 years old and are not currently enrolled in high school, you must apply for an age waiver before testing. The waiver form and instructions can be found at https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/abe/. You will need to bring a valid, current government-issued photo ID to the testing site.

Once You Pass All the Tests
Once you pass all four tests in the GED, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) will receive your information (including name and address) from GED Testing Service and print you an official diploma and transcript. Please make sure your mailing address is correct in your GED account! The diploma and transcript will be mailed via U.S. Mail to the address that you have listed in ged.com. You should receive your diploma in about 3 weeks after passing the fourth test.

White Earth Adult Basic Education Class Sites

• Pine Point School
• Naytahwaush Sports Complex
• Naytahwaush MOMS program
• Naytahwaush MATS program
• White Earth MATS program
• Mahnomen Adult Basic Education Bldg (Main Office)
• Rice Lake Community Center
• White Earth Congregate Housing Complex

8 Steps to the GED

1. Make an appointment
2. Enroll in the program
3. Take the Reading/Math assessments
4. Develop a plan to study
5. Create a GED account on myGED.com
6. Study, take practice GED tests
7. Schedule official GED tests
8. Obtain passing scores of 145+