Finish Your Diploma can help you find local GED test preparation classes, and provides useful information about testing, as well as answers to other frequently asked questions.

LearningExpress® – Find out if you are ready for the GED test. Libraries throughout Oregon offer access to these free resources to build basic skills and prepare for the GED test (English and Spanish versions). You must have a library card at a participating library to use the LearningExpress® resources. You may access LearningExpress® via your library’s website. If you need a library card, contact the nearest public or school library. At Libraries of Oregon, you may search for libraries by county or city name to find the closest participating library.

Official Practice Tests at the GED Testing Service website – Find everything you need to earn your high school equivalency diploma right here.

State of Oregon – List of requirements to apply for GED, list of Community Colleges in Oregon that provide test preparation, and frequently asked questions. You can also find this same information at the GED Testing Service website.

Local Community Colleges – Check the community college website for information, such as course descriptions, prerequisites, technical requirements, and fees.

• Portland Community College
• Clackamas Community College
• Mount Hood Community  College
• Clark College

Khan Academy – Excellent Math Videos

Mometrix Academy – GED Study Videos

The “GED®Test” is made up of four separate computer-based tests offered through Pearson Vue:

• Mathematical Reasoning
• Reasoning Through Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies

You must pass all four tests to complete your High School Equivalency.  In January 2016, the GED Testing Service established these scoring levels:

Pass/High School Equivalency: 145-164
GED College Ready: 165-174
GED College Ready + Credit: 175-200

Scores in the GED College Ready + Credit range may enable the test-taker to earn up to 10 hours of college credit. Contact your GED testing program to determine requirements and availability of college credit for GED scores.

Learn more about the TEST by visiting the GED Testing site.

The GED® Test cannot be taken at home. The Test is administered and monitored at Official GED Testing Centers, where you must check-in in person to take the test on a computer.

Local Community Colleges

Portland Community College, Clackamas Community College, and Mt. Hood Community College have GED preparation classes. Some classes may be available online.

To find classes, check the college class schedules or use search features to locate ABE/GED classes. The colleges may also have intensive English preparation classes or classes in Spanish. You will find class schedules and program contact information for the GED programs on the websites.

For registration and scheduling of your test, please go to GED.com

The Portland Literacy Council has been awarding GED Test Scholarships since 2003. Scholarships assist students with some or all of GED exam fees. Practice exams may be covered.

GED Scholarships are awarded as financial vouchers. Scholarship recipients will receive a voucher code number to be used as payment when they register for a GED test.

Qualifications to apply for the GED® Test Scholarship

Applicants must be GED-ready:

• Preparing for the GED test. We recommend enrolling in GED classes or studying on your own. Several free or low-cost options are listed above in GED Test Study and Preparation.
• Completing GED practice tests with scores of 145 or greater (likely to pass) in each of the four testing areas.
• Have a plan for completing the four testing areas. The plan must include target dates for testing, the name and location of the testing center.

Additional Criteria:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Not currently enrolled in a traditional high school program.
• Current Oregon resident living in Multnomah, Clackamas, or Washington counties.
• Allow Portland Literacy Council access to test scores.

Scholarship Application Form: GED Test Scholarship Application

NOTE: The availability of scholarships is limited. PLC reserves the right to determine the financial value of any award and the criteria by which recipients are selected.