High School Equivalency Diploma
General Information:
- The GED (General Education Development) tests provide a method for awarding a high school equivalency diploma to adults who have not graduated from traditional high schools. About 15,000 Arizonans take the five-part GED test every year.
- Anyone wanting to register for the General Education Development (GED) exam at any Northland Pioneer College location or at Chinle High School MUST first complete a two-part orientation designed to improve their chances of successfully completing the GED exam.
- There is an $85 charge (includes $20 Arizona State Sur-charge) to take the GED exam. Any re-tests are charged $12 per exam.
- The exam is available in English or Spanish.
- Individuals needing any form of special accommodation should request assistance when making the appointment.
- The American Council on Education maintains a helpful GED Testing Center Locator search page which can help you with general questions.
Click here for more information about the required NPC orientation.
- Financial Aid is available for the NPC orientation.
- Additional preparation classes are available through NPC's Learning Cornerstone (TLC) department.
Click here for GED testing dates.
- GED exams are administered monthly in Show Low and Holbrook.
- Test takers must be in their seats by 7:30 A.M. promptly, before testing begins.
- Completing the five-part exam takes the entire day.
- Seating for the exam is limited to 18 persons per test date.
All GED Test Candidates have the right to demonstrate their ability in a way that provides them equal access. People with disabilities may be able to test using accommodations that ensure them their equal access. Click here for more information on GED Testing Accommodations.
