GED/hse Prep

A high school diploma signifies that the student has attended and successfully completed all required courses in a traditional classroom setting. The GED is a set of exams that determines whether the test-taker has a high school graduate's level of knowledge. 

In Illinois, a person is eligible to take the GED test if they: 

• are 18 years of age or older (if 17 years old, a proof of withdrawal must be submitted).

• do not have a high school diploma or HSE credential.

• are not enrolled in a secondary school.

• are a resident of Illinois. 

• can provide a government issued photo ID at the testing site.

Math: 115 minutes - includes a three (3) minute break between parts (to retrieve your calculator)

Language Arts: 150 minutes - includes ten (10) minute break and 45 minutes for the written essay.

Social Studies: 70 minutes

Science: 90 minutes

Jackson/Perry Regional Office of Education #30 (GED Testing offered every Tuesday from 8am- 4pm)

101 Spero Drive, 

Murphysboro, Illinois 62966

United States

Shawnee Community College

8364 Shawnee College Rd

Ullin, Illinois 62992

United States

Testing Center: In Illinois, there is no waiting period if you do not pass a subject area test the first time. 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.

Call 618-687-7290 if you need further assistance. 

Step 1: Complete Form - Transcript and Diploma Request Form ​

Step 2: Mail completed form, copy of valid ID and fee to address below:
​
Regional Office of Education 

Administrative Center
Attn: GED Clerk
101 Spero Drive
​Murphysboro, IL 62966

Fees:
​Transcript - $10.00 (as of July 1, 2018)
Diploma - $10.00
Request must include the applicants name, social security number and birthday.
​The request must also be signed by the applicant and include the correct fee amount. We accept cash, check, or money order only.
***We DO NOT ACCEPT credit or debit cards.***