Ways Adults Can Earn a Maryland High School Diploma
In Maryland there are two ways an adult who has dropped out of school before graduating may earn a high school diploma.
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Passing the General Educational Development (GED) Tests
Eligibility to take the GED Test requires that an individual:
a. Has been a Maryland resident for at least three months at the time of testing;
b. Is at least 16 years old; and
c. Either:
i. Meets both of the following requirements:
1. Has not obtained a Maryland high school diploma or a high school certificate or diploma
issued by another state or non-U.S. or correspondence school; and
2. Has been officially withdrawn from a regular full-time public or private school for at least
three months at the time of testing; or
ii. Has obtained a Maryland High School Certificate of Program Completion in accordance
with COMAR 13A.03.02.09D
In order to pass the test a minimum score must be obtained in the content areas of writing, social
studies, science, literature & the arts, and mathematics.
For additional information go to GED Testing, or call 410-767-0538.
2. Completion of the Maryland Adult External Diploma Program (EDP)
This program is for individuals, ages 18 and older, who are not enrolled in regular high school and can
demonstrate essential academic competencies and life skills. Academic skill areas include: reading,
writing, mathematics, oral communication, and critical thinking. Life skills relate to occupational, self,
social, aesthetic, consumer, and scientific awareness. This is not a class attendance- based program.
Participants are expected to meet periodically with an assessor to develop a portfolio that proves they
have acquired the skills required to be awarded a Maryland High School Diploma.
For more about the External Diploma Program download the EDP brochure or call 410-767-0334. |
