Oregon

You must be 18 years old to test in Oregon.

You can be 16/17 and take the test if at least one of the following apply: 

•  Are enrolled in a GED Option Program
•  Have parent/guardian permission
•  Are an emancipated minor
•  Are married

1. Parent/Guardian should begin by downloading the “Parental/Guardian Consent Form for Oregon GED® Testing for 16-17-year-olds.” This form can be obtained here or from either the Oregon Department of Education’s GED Options website , or the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Committee’s Oregon GED® Program website. 
2. After completing and signing the consent form, parents should return it to Annie Marges, the Alternative Education Options Specialist, via email at [email protected]. 
3. The Alternative Education Specialist will review and approve the “Parental/Guardian Consent Form for Oregon GED® Testing for 16-17-year-olds” withing 5 business days. 
4. The Alternative Education Specialist will lift the “Authorized to test” hold and the “Age” alert in the GED Manager portal. 
5. Once the hold and alert have been lifted, approved students will have the ability to schedule their GED tests. 

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Adrienne Ochs who serves as the Oregon GED Administrator™ at [email protected], 503-934-0957. 

For those testing on the Online Exam:

• A parent or guardian must be present at the pre-test check-in to give consent and authorize the underage tester to be recorded during testing. If the parent or guardian is not present, the exam session will be revoked.

You do not need to be a resident to test in Oregon.

Some states allow people who don’t live there to take the GED^® test and others don’t. You’ll need to check the residency requirement for the state that you’re interested to test in.

No, Oregon doesn’t require you to prepare for the GED^® test in an adult education classroom.

For those testing in-person at a Testing Center: 

• No, you’re not required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test. 

For those testing on the Online Exam: 

• Yes, you’re required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test online. 

What is my cost if I test at a Test Center?

• Starting July 1, 2023: Oregon charges $44 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center.

What is my cost if I test Online?

• Oregon charges $44 per subject for the GED® test taken online
  

You will pay for the test online with a debit or credit card when you schedule your test.

Don’t have a credit or debit card? Some students use American Express Bluebird. Register for a free Bluebird card online and add funds with cash at a Walmart location. Learn more about Bluebird.

For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:  

• In Oregon, there is no waiting period for your first two retakes. After taking a test subject 3 times, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting. There’s no limit to how many times you can test in a year.

For those testing on the Online Exam: 

• The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period. After taking a test subject two times online, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting.  

For those testing in-person at a Testing Center: 

• Starting July 1, 2023: You will receive one discounted* retake for every GED® test subject you purchase but don’t pass. You have 365 days after your full price test to use this retake. This retake offer (1 full price:1 discount) repeats until you pass the test. GED Testing Service waives its $34 testing fee, however additional testing fees may still apply in your state.
  *In Oregon, there is a $10 test center fee for GED® test retakes.
• Note: We have extended the limited-time offer of up to 2 discounted retakes for exams taken in test centers, as long as both retakes are completed by June 30, 2024.  

For those testing on the Online Exam: 

• The Online Proctored Exam costs $44 for a retake in Oregon. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam. 

Oregon has partnered with GED Testing Service for fulfillment of requests for GED^® transcripts and diplomas.

After passing the GED^® test, you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma, one free electronic transcript. You must take action to receive one free printed diploma.

Electronic Diploma and Transcript

The electronic diploma and transcript download links will be e-mailed to the e-mail address associated with your GED^® account once you have passed all GED^® test subjects and earned your diploma.

• Links are only available for a limited time, so be sure to download your electronic documents right away.
• Follow the instructions provided in the e-mail. These PDF documents are very valuable since they can be forwarded to employers and colleges that accept electronic credentials.
• The PDF documents are verified by GED Testing Service/Parchment each time they are opened using Blue Ribbon Security. The blue ribbon symbol displayed in the PDF is assurance that the digital credential is valid, the document is authentic, and the contents of the credential have not been altered.

Printed Diploma

The printed diploma can be ordered in your GED^® account at GED.com. After logging in, go to My Scores and select Order Duplicates. Select Diploma option and then select the Printed Diploma – Free option.

• You will then be asked who and what address you want the diploma to be mailed to.
• The free diploma link will only be available until it has been used and can only be used one time.
• Carefully follow the instructions presented during the ordering process.

You can request your transcript and diploma here.

In Oregon the credential is called the Certificate of High School Equivalency.

For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:

• Yes, in Oregon you can take all test subjects in the same day if you can find a testing center with hours that accommodate it.

For those testing on the Online Exam:

• No, you must schedule your test appointments separately, one at a time. After you complete one online exam you may schedule another, based on appointment availability.

Yes, in Oregon, you can take the GED^® Test in English or Spanish and you can combine the two languages to earn your credential.

It depends on whether or not that state has a residency requirement.  Check the residency requirements in that state and don’t hesitate to contact the GED Administrator^™ in that state with questions.

Adrienne Ochs 
GED Administrator^™
Office of Community Colleges & Workforce Development
255 Capitol Street, NE
Salem, OR 97310-1341
Phone: (503) 934-0957  Fax: (503) 378-8434
Oregon.gov/GED