GED testing fee increases starting July 1

GED testing fees will increase from $95 to $120 starting July 1.

The MHCC District board approved the fee increase at its May 9 meeting.

Those who have paid the original fee but not taken the test by July 1 will be required to pay the $25 difference. Retest fees will still be $10.

To sign up for a GED test, pay the fee with cash, debit or credit card or money order in the Student Services room between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

GED tests cover two writing exams as well as a social studies, science, reading, science and a mathematics test. A cumulative score of 2250 is required for the GED certificate. All tests are 50 questions with the exception of the reading test— 40 questions — and the second writing test, which is a 200-word essay.

Testing time limits range from 45 minutes to 90 minutes.