Metro North ABE GED  Testing Center

Testing offered at two  locations.

See current registration and testing schedule at the bottom of this page.

REGISTRATION

• Registration is required BEFORE taking any tests.
• No appointment is needed for registration sessions.
• You must be on time for registration sessions.
• All candidates must view the math video before taking the math test.

  Important Information about GED  testing.

Registration:

All candidates must register  before testing.  Refer to the calendar  for dates, times and room locations.  Candidates will be registered on a "first come, first serve" basis.  However, candidates must arrive on time for  registration, instructions, and testing.

  What to bring to registration:

• Picture ID - (MN ID or Government ID)  A current ID from a post-secondary educational institute is also acceptable, provided it contains the candidate's name, address, date of birth, signature and photograph.

• Social Security Number - It must be entered on your registration paperwork and your test answer sheets.

• Age Waiver - This form is required if under age 19.

• Testing Fees - The cost for the complete battery of tests is $80.00 if you have been living in Minnesota for the past 90 days.  The testing fee is $100.00 if not a Minnesota resident or if paid for by an agency.  Payment is due at registration. 
  

• Method of Payment - Cash, check, money order or agency voucher.  No debit or credit cards are accepted.  Make checks payable to: Metro North ABE.   

• Refund Policy - Metro North ABE is not able to give any refunds for any reason.

• Math Video - All candidates must view the math video before taking the math test.  The video is shown during registration.  The video will be shown at the Anoka Technical College at 5:30PM in Room 179 on Wednesdays and on the second Saturday of the month at 9:00AM in Room 250.  In Blaine, the math video will be shown at 6:30PM on Mondays.

Retesting:

Re-tests  may be paid for on an individual basis.  The cost to re-test is $20.00 for each test.  Candidates wishing to re-test may do so after a 60-day waiting period to provide time for study and preparation, or may re-test before the 60-day waiting period with a written recommendation from an adult basic education instructor.  Other re-test limits apply.  Please contact your GED examiner in person  for complete information about re-testing.

Testing at the Blaine location:

In Blaine, you must schedule a testing appointment.  Appointments must be scheduled by 11:00AM the day of the test.  If you cannot make your appointment, please call 763-783-4870 to cancel.  You must cancel your appointment by 11:00AM on the the day of the test.  If you do not cancel the appointment by 11:00AM or do not show up, you will be charged $5.00.  You will not be able to take another test until you pay the fee.  If you miss a second time, you will be charged another $5.00 and will not be able to test at Blaine.  Your remaining tests can be taken at the Anoka Technical College after paying the fee.

During inclement weather please check  WCCO TV/Radio for closure or cancellation announcements posted under: Anoka-Hennepin School District #11.