Underage Youth Application for Enrollment in a State-Approved Adult Education Program - Requirements

Sep 14, 2026

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This document outlines directions and requirements for underage youth (ages 16 and 17) to enroll in a state-approved adult education program and, when eligible, to obtain permission to take the GED® Test or the HiSET® Exam in Georgia. It defines eligibility, required withdrawal or verification documentation, parent/guardian permission rules and exemptions, and acceptable proof-of-age identification. It also describes the enrollment approval process, sequencing steps for testing approval, and program-administered readiness supports and practice assessments.

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Enrollment Procedures for Programs

Definition and Eligibility for Program Enrollment

Approval for Program Enrollment

Requirements for 16 & 17 Year-Olds to Take the GED® Test or HiSET® Exam

Step-by-Step Process

Directions: Underage Youth Application for Enrollment in a State-Approved Adult Education Program Effective Date July 1, 2023 | Supersedes and replaces all prior versions Enrollment Procedures for Programs Definition For the purpose of these procedures, an Underage Youth is an individual who is sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age who has officially withdrawn from public, private, or home school. In the event that the individual’s class has graduated, the individual will be exempt from any additional enrollment procedures if an official letter from the last school attended (printed on the institution’s letterhead and signed by the superintendent or designee) is submitted as verification. Eligibility for Program Enrollment Underage Youth are eligible for enrollment into a state approved program provided they do the following: 1. Complete the Underage Youth Application for Program Enrollment and submit it with one of the following documents. A. An official withdrawal document from the last school attended by the applicant, or B. A letter from the superintendent or designee indicating that the applicant is not currently enrolled or was never enrolled in the local school system, or C. If they are a Home School Applicant, an Underage Enrollment Affidavit for Home School Students. The following documents will be accepted in lieu of an official school withdrawal form or letter. • Court Order/Adjudication (e.g., a document issued by a judge or court) • Approved Special Program (e.g., enrollment documentation) 2. Provide a completed Parent/Guardian Permission to Enroll section. The following are exemptions to the parental signature requirement: A. The applicant is married (documentation required); or B. The applicant is emancipated (documentation required); or C. The applicant is court ordered/adjudicated (documentation required) . 3. Provide legal identification with proof of age. Identity and age must be verified using photographic identification. The acceptable forms of identification are driver’s licenses, passports, identification cards (military, school and government issued) including forms of identification provided by the Department of Driver Services to non-drivers which shows name, address, date of birth, signature and a photograph. Exceptions to the requirement for a photograph may be made on religious grounds when sufficient documentation for such an exemption is provided to the Program Administrator or Designee. Other exceptions must be approved by the Program Administrator. Approval for Program Enrollment Upon receiving the completed application and the appropriate supporting documentation, the program administrator or designee should complete the Adult Education Program Enrollment Approval section to enroll the student. NOTE: Applicants need to complete the Underage Youth Application for Program Enrollment form and provide supporting documentation only once. Originals of these documents should remain in the student permanent record at the adult education program. Requirements for 16 & 17 year-olds to Take the GED® Test or HiSET® Exam Effective Date July 1, 2023 | Supersedes and replaces all prior versions 16 & 17 year-olds must complete specific requirements to gain permission to take the GED® Test or HiSET® Exam in Georgia. Step One: Register with a state-approved program. They provide free test preparation services, and they will ensure you are academically prepared to test. Step Two: Work with the state-approved program to choose the right high school equivalency test for you, and meet the minimum requirements for the test you choose. Step Three: Agree to maintain enrollment in the state-approved program until you have successfully completed your GED® Test or HiSET® Exam, as outlined by the state approved program you attend. After successful completion of these requirements, the program will submit a request to the Georgia High School Equivalency office for

FAQs

Who qualifies as an underage youth for enrollment purposes?

An underage youth is an individual who is sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age who has officially withdrawn from public, private, or home school. If the individual’s class has graduated, an official verification letter from the last school attended may provide an exemption from additional enrollment procedures.

What documents are required to enroll an underage youth?

The applicant must complete the Underage Youth Application and submit withdrawal/verification documentation, plus a completed Parent/Guardian Permission to Enroll section. If exemptions apply, documentation is required for marriage, emancipation, or a court ordered/adjudicated status.

How do underage 16- and 17-year-olds get permission to take the GED® Test or HiSET® Exam?

They must register with a state-approved program, select the appropriate high school equivalency test and meet minimum test requirements, and agree to maintain enrollment until completion. After successful completion, the program requests testing approval from the Georgia High School Equivalency office, and the decision is communicated to the program and the testing process is initiated for scheduling.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Oliver