Am I eligible to take Adult Basic Skills/GED Test Preparation Classes?
You are eligible to take Adult Basic Skills/GED Test Preparation classes if you:

• are at least 16 years old
• are officially withdrawn from high school
• have signed up for and taken either an Adult Basic Skill Assessment or a GED Practice Test

What does GED stand for?
General Educational Development

How can I earn my high school diploma?
There are three ways that a Maryland resident can earn their high school diploma if they have withdrawn from public school:

• GED - View program description
• External Diploma Program (EDP) - View program description
• Evening High School - View program description

What is the External Diploma Program (EDP)?
For more information, please call 410-789-0538 or visit the Web site.

What does it cost to take the actual GED exam?

• $45 first time scheduling fee
• $45 Rescheduling/retesting fee

For more information regarding the GED exam, please visit the Maryland Adult Literacy Resource Center Web site.

 If you have any additional questions call us at 410-777-1823.