GED? test accommodations
PCC offers computer-based GED? examinations at Cascade and Willow Creek?Testing Centers. There are Video tutorials available to prepare.
We are here to help!
Students can meet with Accessible Ed & Disability Resources team members to learn more about getting accommodation in place for the GED. We are here to support students through the process.
All students may access the adjustable font size (up to 20 point), adjustable color and contrast options (10 settings), or an ergonomic keyboard and mouse without needing to make a formal accommodation request.
Students who have documented disabilities must follow the formal request process outlined below for the following accommodations:
- Extended time
- A distraction-reduced site
- A raised workspace
- A reader (no audio or Braille versions are available)
- A writer to type responses
- A sign language interpreter for directions
Initial requests
Accommodation information with links to documentation guidelines are provided online.
To receive GED? accommodations, follow these steps
- Create a MyGED account ged.com or call 877.392.6433.
- You’ll receive an email confirmation that your account has been created. It will provide instructions on how to create a username and password. It will have an active link to reach the registration screen.
- Complete the registration form. The last one will ask if you wish accommodations:
- Select?NO?if you need adjustable font size (up to 20 point), adjustable color/contrast options (10 settings), or an ergonomic keyboard/mouse. You may use these features without going through the formal accommodation request process.
- Select?YES if you need extended time (25%, 50%, or 100%), breaks, a calculator for Part 2, a talking calculator, a separate room, a reader, or a scribe. Your registration is suspended and you are notified to wait for an email from GED? Testing Service.
- Receive an email from GED? Testing Service. It provides instructions on how to request accommodations and has a link to the five Accommodation Request form options and Diagnostician Guidelines.
- Complete the Accommodation Request form. Work with your diagnostic professional and include all documentation required.
- Receive an email notification from GED? Testing Service. It may take 30 days or longer. The message provides instructions on how to schedule appointments. Accommodations are approved for one year of the decision date. Extensions may be filed with current documentation. You may appeal the decision only if you have additional documentation.
Making an appointment
Steps for making an appointment:
- Call the accommodations scheduling office at 800.466.0450 (you cannot schedule an accommodated exam online and accommodations cannot be applied to a test that’s already scheduled). A request for a separate room, reader, or scribe can be arranged with a 10 business day notice.
- Pay for your appointment via the online system.
Canceling an appointment
If you must cancel an appointment, do it by the deadline. You will lose your payment if you do not cancel your appointment by 48 hours and if you are 15 minutes late to your appointment start time.
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