texas certificate of high school equivalencey (GED)
texas certificate of high school equivalencey (GED)
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Test takers for the state of Texas has the following assessment for the High School Equivalency Certificate:
The high school equivalency assessment serves as the basis for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to issue the Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE). TEA is the only agency in Texas authorized to issue the Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency. Tests may only be administered by authorized testing centers. The Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency official certificate and transcript will be sent by email from TEA or the GED Testing Service. For additional information, please visit this Texas Education Agency TXCHSE
Below are more resources for Test Preparation:
To take the high school equivalency exams in Texas, an individual must:
be a resident of Texas
have a government-issued photo ID
be 18 years of age or older
For more detailed information and exceptions, please visit our Eligibility Page.
Score Requirements
Score Requirements
The minimum score requirements are determined by the test provider. Scores are typically available the same day for computer-based testing. Paper-based test scores are typically available within 10 days. Certificates are issued approximately three business days after the final computer-based test and approximately 14 days after the final paper-based test. TEA will email the initial certificate in a PDF file to the email address used to register for the exams. Individuals cannot combine scores from a previous test series or different test series. Incomplete scores from tests taken prior to January 1, 2014, are no longer valid.
Official Certificates, Transcripts, and Verifications
Official Certificates, Transcripts, and Verifications
Visit the Texas Certificate/Transcript Search to obtain a free verification letter or to purchase a PDF containing the Certificate of High School Equivalency with test scores for $5. The PDF will include a diploma-style certificate suitable for framing and a transcript with test dates and scores. You can save the PDF to your computer or electronic device, email it to yourself or third parties, and/or print it. Purchases can be made by credit card or check (automated clearing house).
Colleges and employers should obtain verifications and certificates directly from the Texas Certificate/Transcript Search as TEA no longer sends certificates or verifications via mail, fax, or email.
Official Policy Letter (PDF)
If the search returns "No Records Found," please create a Help Desk ticket to request a record search.
NOTE: If you graduated from high school, contact the school district from which you graduated to request your transcript.
TSIA exemptions
TSIA exemptions
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Division for College Readiness and Success has expanded the exemptions used for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) to include college readiness benchmarks on the state's approved high school equivalency tests. Beginning May 12, 2021, the following tests and benchmarks will qualify for an exemption:
GED: (Scores are valid for up to 5 years)
A minimum score of 165 on the Mathematical Reasoning subject test shall be exempt for Mathematics
A minimum score of 165 on the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) subject test shall be exempt for English Language Arts Reading (ELAR)
Qualifying exams must be delivered in English.
Program Authorization: Texas Administrative Code, RULE §4.54 Exemptions, Exceptions, and Waivers
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