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You may not test ifyou are currently enrolled in school or have received an accredited high school diploma. If you are 16 or 17 you may request an age waiver for testing. To be considered, you will spend a minimum of 12 hours working with an approved Adult Education (AE) center preparing to submit your Age Waiver Application including verification that you are ready to test. During the 12 hours, you will be required to take at least one TABE test, complete required paperwork, and take an official practice test for each section of the High School Equivalency Examination. All applications must be approved by the state office prior to testing. Applicants for virtual testing must earn a passing score on all official practice tests in order to receive approval on the age waiver application.  \nAge Requirement: You are requesting special permission to participate in HSEC testing. Your application will only be considered if you meet at least one of the following criteria:  \n1. The school district withdrawal verification is signed by the high school principal and/or designated high school counselor stating they are in agreement that the HSEC program is your best option and they describe all other options attempted to keep you enrolled in public education explored with you and your parent or legal guardian,  \n2. If you are home schooled,  \n3. If you are court ordered, or  \n4. If you are entering the United States armed forces. (17 years old only)  \nThe following must be included (if required) for your Age Waiver Application to be complete:  \n1. If court ordered, a copy of the docket clearly showing the HSEC order and a required date of completion (if so ordered), or  \n2. For 17-year-old candidates entering the United States armed forces, a letter on the service branch letterhead stating when you are entering the military.  \nPrograms submitting the application must verify that the applicant:  \n1. has at least one valid TABE score indicating readiness to test [3. is](3. is) registered on the LACES database as an AE student  \n2. has at a minimum, 12 hours of instruction 4. has a ‘Well Prepared” OPT score entered in LACES  \nThe following must be submitted as a packet for the Age Waiver Application to be considered.  \n• Demographics. Must include you and your parent or legal guardian’s signature. The application will not be considered and will be returned for failure to provide all required signatures.  \n• Pretest Verification. Submit this form to the local Adult Education center for completion.  \n• School District Withdrawal Verification. Submit this form to the local high school where you live. If home schooled, submit the form to your local school district office or the high school you would attend if enrolled in public school.  \nNo student will be granted an exception from completing an age waiver. If you do not have the required documentation for the Age Waiver Application, you will not be granted an age waiver and will not be allowed to test.  \nOnce a complete Age Waiver Application has been submitted it will be processed by the HSEC program in 2 business days.  \nSubmit Age Waiver Applications to: Wyoming Community College Commission, HSEC Program  \n2300 Capitol Avenue, 5th Floor, Suite B, Cheyenne, WY 82002  \nIf you have questions about this application, contact the Wyoming Community College Commission at  \ncathleen.reed3@wyo.gov or diane.mcqueen@wyo.gov.  \n16 and 17-Year-Old Waiver Application  \nDemographics  \nPLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK (Candidate Information)  \nName:  Mr.  Ms   Date:   Mailing Address:   Date ofBirth:    \n  Social Security \\#:    \nCity, State Zip:  Phone Number:    \nType of Test: CBT  PBT  Virtual Testing   \nTest Vendor: GED®  HiSET  HiSET ID \\#:   (HiSET  \napplications submitted without a HiSET ID \\# cannot be process","cbCaiflNBNLYf73G","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiflNBNLYf73G","pdf",1400426,12,"English","# Requirements for Credential Testing\n## Age waiver eligibility criteria\n## Required documentation and submission packet\n## Application processing and contact information\n# 16 and 17-Year-Old Waiver Application\n## Demographics and testing details\n## Waiver request reasons and required supporting items\n## Signatures and administrative use information","[{\"question\":\"What is the minimum age for HSEC testing in Wyoming, and when can a waiver be requested?\",\"answer\":\"The minimum HSEC testing age in Wyoming is 18. 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