According to the American Counsel on Education, or ACE, there are more than 3,400 testing locations worldwide for taking the GED exam. The ACE offers a service that helps locate testing centers.
Go to acenet.edu/resources/GED/center_locator.cfm and enter your ZIP code into the box under Find the Nearest GED Center; the system provides the nearest locations for taking the test. Select local schools or colleges that provide the testing service. Print the page or write down contact information for each school.
The ACE system also provides a "Map It" service online to provide information on where each site is located.
Contact the testing centers nearest you to find out details about the test. Many testing center hours are during the day. If you are limited to evenings or weekends, you may have to call many of the testing centers to find one that fits your needs.
Also verify the address of each testing site as the ACE does not guarantee the address provided on the website is the exact location of the testing site. For example, if a community school system offers GED testing, the address on the ACE system may be for the main community school headquarters and not the actual testing location.
The cost of taking the GED test varies from location to location. Expect to pay between $35 and $80 as of 2011 to take the GED exam. Some states have installed caps that cannot be exceeded for the price of the test. For example, Indiana limits the cost of taking the GED to $70. Be sure to ask for the price of taking the test with each testing center you contact.
Studying for the GED test is an important aspect for passing. Contact community colleges in your area or go to GED Test and select "Getting Started" to learn more about classes that may help you better prepare for the test.
You can also study on your own at a pace that fits you by purchasing GED guides with sample questions. The GED Test website also offers sample questions so you are as prepared as possible to pass your exam.