High School Equivalency (GED) Information

From the Librarian Files

The Library offers great information for getting started on getting your high school diploma/GED! We also offer many free resources to support you in your journey:

The Arizona Department of Education offers information about testing locations, exam fees, HSE preparation classes, the GED® test, transcript request procedures, sample test questions, and more at the Arizona Department of Education.

Pima College’s Adult Education Program

Adult Education information can be found at Adult Basic Education for College and Career (ABECC) and High School Equivalency (HSE). You can reach Adult Education and HSE Testing by phone at (520) 206-7330 or by email at adulted@pima.edu.

Testing:

Students take the test on a computer at an authorized testing center. The test is offered in English and Spanish. Testing takes place at the Downtown Campus.

Adult Education Services
Downtown Campus [map]
1255 N. Stone Ave,
AH Building, Room 130

All participants must create an account at www.GED.com, opens a new window.  Scheduling and payment of tests are handled online only.

See more about the test: https://pima.edu/community/adult-basic-education/hse-test.html

Pima County Adult Probation LEARN Program

Adult Basic Education, GED test preparation, and college and career readiness skills for probationers and any members of the community. 

  • Eastside: 8180 E. Broadway Blvd., 520-724-9734
  • Southside: 2695 E. Ajo Way, 520-724-4895
  • Westside: 3781 N. Highway Dr. #109, 520-724-9757

Visit for more information: https://www.sc.pima.gov/default.aspx?tabid=138

Practice and Assistance

The Library provides FREE practice GED® tests and resources through Learning Express Library (and their High School Equivalency Center). Visit https://www.library.pima.gov/hse/

The Official Practice Test is available on www.ged.com, opens a new window for a cost.

Testing Fee Assistance

Testing fee assistance may be available from the following locations. Most agencies have requirements related to GED® testing assistance. Please contact the agency or organization directly to see if you qualify.

Agency Phone
Pima Community College
Adult Education
401 N. Bonita Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85745		 (520) 206-2987
Pima County OneStop - Rio
340 N Commerce Park Loop
Tortolita Building
Tucson, AZ 85745		 (520) 724-7650
Pima County OneStop - Kino
2797 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713		 (520) 243-6700
Las Artes Youth Program - For students enrolled in this program
23 W. 27th St.
Tucson, AZ 85713
Visit: https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=6382 		(520) 724-5050
Adult Probation Department LEARN Program
3781 N. Highway Dr. Tucson, AZ 85705 (WEST)
2695 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 (SOUTH)
8180 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710 (EAST)		 Contact:
(520) 724-9757
(520) 724-4895
(520) 724-9734
Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona - Provides assistance to enrolled tribal members
4726 W. Calle Tetakusim
Tucson, AZ 85757		 (520) 879-5701 or (520) 879-5719
Tohono O’odham Nation - Provides assistance to enrolled tribal members
PO Box 837
Sells, AZ 85634		 (520) 573-4000 or (520) 573- 4089

More Librarian Files.