GED Testing - High School Equivalency Program
Whether you want to learn Adult Basic Education skills or need a refresher on the skills required to pass your High School Equivalency (GED), we're here to help you reach your goal.
To get started in the AE program, you will first need to complete an online Intake Form. After completed, we will contact you to schedule an in person placement testing session.
Fall 2023 classes will run August 7th - December 8th.
You may register and join classes throughout the semester.
In person classes:
Tuesday and Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm or Monday and Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Both afternoon and evening classes include a Wednesday online Workshop.
Online classes:
Class days and times vary. Your schedule will be determined after placement testing.
- Classes are paid for by state and federal grants. You pay nothing.
The GED is an online high school equivalency exam that measures your knowledge in the following areas:
Test Section
Length
Cost
Reasoning through Language Arts 150 minutes $30 Mathematical Reasoning 115 minutes $30 Science 90 minutes $30 Social Studies 70 minutes $30 Our campus is an authorized testing site for the exam.
For more information about the GED exam, or to schedule a test, please visit GED.com.Is there an age requirement to take the class and exam?
You must be 17 years of age to take the GED test.
Students must be 16 or older to attend classes. However, any student under 18 years of age will have to provide a high school release before attending class.
Can I take other classes at Heartland while preparing for the HSE exam?
Yes, but you may not be eligible to receive financial aid without the HSE certificate.
Are these preparation classes required to take the GED?
No, but we recommend you do. The GED is lengthy and difficult and most people need some preparation in order to successfully pass the sections.
How do I get my GED scores?
Approximately two hours after you've completed testing, your scores will be posted under your profile on the ged.com site.
If you need results from past testing, call the Regional Office of Education from the county in which you tested.
Logan County testers: ROE #17, (309) 888-5120
Sangamon County testers: ROE #51, (217) 753-6620