GED Eligibility Requirements

GED applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Florida resident.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Not currently enrolled in high school.
• Did not graduate from an accredited high school.

...Important
If you are under 18, please call the Escambia County Board of Education at 850.595.6990 to obtain an age waiver.

For more information, please call the Testing and Assessment Center at 850.484.1656.

Testing Center Schedule and Hours of Operation (PDF)
Florida Department of Education's GED Website