To qualify for an age exception for enrollment into a GED Prep class & to take the High School Equivalency Test, a 16-year-old must:

• • Acceptable IDs for Class - click here to view the TWC AEL-Approved Work Authorization and Identity Documentation.  Students must present the program with acceptable documents from these lists as evidence of identity and employment authorization to be eligible for services.

  • have proof of Texas residency (see above for residency requirements); 

  • verify you are not currently enrolled in school (unless enrolled in an approved in-school High School Equivalency Program) by providing a withdrawal form from the last high school enrolled

  • not have an accredited high school diploma; and 

  • have parent or guardian permission; and

  • be one of the following:

    • in the care of a state agency;

    • under a court order issued under Family Code 65.103 (a) (3);

    • enrolled in a Job Corps training program, or 

    • enrolled in the Texas Challenge Academy.

In order to enroll into our HSE Prep (GED Prep), you must have the following forms at your initial advising appointment:

• • • Parent or Guardian signature on the AEL Enrollment Form

    • Self-Attestation Form (if applicable)

    • TEA Court Order HSE Test Taker Eligibility

    • Your Candidate ID issued by the Test registration system (GEDTS or HiSet)

    • Withdrawal forms from last school attended

    • Court Order