Please sign up here:

https://www.hcde-texas.org/adult-education/signup

At 19, you may register for classes. If you are 17 or 18, you must bring a copy of official withdrawal forms from public school and have a parent or guardian attend the first day of registration to sign your forms. At 16, you must submit a court order that indicates you are ordered to get a GED.

You need to bring a copy of your picture ID. 

Approved forms of ID include:

• Birth certificate; 
• Official record showing date of birth; 
• Baptismal record; 
• DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; 
• Driver’s license; 
• Federal, state, or local government identification card; 
• Hospital record of birth; 
• Passport; 
• Public assistance/social service records; 
• School records; 
• School identification card; 
• Work permit
• Native American tribal document; 
• Other official documents issued by a federal, state, or local government agency, such as discharge documents from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice,  with date of birth included, or a voter registration card or certificate; or 
• Other official documents issued by a foreign government agency, such as a consular identification card.

Registration may take up to two days depending on the site. You should expect to spend approximately 6 hours.

No.  However, we can refer you to sites that offer testing and assist with cover the cost of the test.

Distance education is a flexible and convenient way to earn your GED or improve your English language skills from the convenience of your home or any place with an internet connection.

You may access your new online class any time and any place that has an internet connection – 24 hours a day/365 days a year. To remain enrolled, you must use the program for at least three hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Failure to do so results in loss of privileges. We encourage you to study for more than the minimum program requirements. Remember, the more you work, the faster you will reach your goals.

The online program keeps track of your work in the program. During the training session, you are shown how to track your time and given contact information for our staff who can assist you in tracking your progress.

Yes! You will be supported by a qualified instructor via telephone, email and face to face instruction (if needed). Two DL hotlines staffed by members of our team can assist with technical and instructional questions Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. However, students are encouraged to call the hotline at anytime and leave a message. You will receive a response within 24 hours (except on weekends and holidays).

To learn more about the distance learning program or for assistance with enrollment, please call 713-692-6216 or email adult-education@hcde-texas.org.

You can obtain a free verification letter or a copy of the GED Certificate for $5 from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) website.

You must provide a date of birth and social security number for identification. If you do not have a social security number, we recommend you contact the TEA to see what other proof of identification you can provide.