Underage Testing Information
Florida statute allows GED® testing for 16 and 17 year olds so long as they have filed a formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment pursuant to Section 1003.21(1)(c), Florida Statutes.
When a candidate registers for the test and their date of birth indicates they are 16 or 17 years of age, they are automatically put in the Age Exception queue. Effective November 1, 2024, individuals must submit a signed and notarized underage testing form and proof of withdrawal from K-12 to the High School Equivalency (HSE) office for the Age Exception alert to be cleared and GED® tests scheduled.
Steps to Clear Age Exception:
- File a formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment pursuant to Section 1003.21(1)(c), Florida Statutes.
- Register for an account on GED.com.
- Complete the Underage Testing Form with parent or legal guardian signature and notary acknowledgement.
- Submit the signed and notarized form and proof of withdrawal to the HSE office via email at GEDagewaiver@fldoe.org or via fax at 850-245-0990.
Florida GED® Testing Program Underage Testing Form (PDF)
The form must be signed by the testing candidate’s parent or legal guardian and have notary acknowledgement. Incomplete forms will not be accepted for clearance to take the GED® tests. Pursuant to State Board Rule 6A-6.0201, Florida Administrative Code, test scores, and any diplomas based on such scores, that are earned by someone under the age of 18 not in conformance with the rule will be invalidated.
You can contact the school district representative, for the school district in which you live or attend school for assistance with completing the underage waiver form.
If you have any questions about the underage testing process, please contact the Florida GED® testing office at 850-245-0449 or via email at GEDagewaiver@fldoe.org.
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