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CutieFace Offline
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G.E.D

Hello, can you please help me with something.

How old do you have to be to get your G.E.D in illinois.

I'm 15 - and thats the only way my dad will let me get out of school.

ty.
06-07-2009 01:04 PM
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Re: G.E.D

I'm pretty sure you have to be 18 years old.

I could be wrong though.
06-07-2009 01:07 PM
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Re: G.E.D

The basic age for a GED in Illinois is 17. You have to drop out before taking it, though.

According to http://www.iccb.state.il.us/pdf/ged/Poli...%20Age.pdf you can take the GED at 16 if "enrolled in an alternative education program under Section 2-3.81, 13A, or
13B of the Illinois School Code"

I'm not sure what those alternative education programs are... maybe there's something online you could take. Maybe ask your school guidance counselor, or the GED office for your area... they might know or be able to help you find out.
06-07-2009 02:59 PM
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Re: G.E.D

It varies.

Use Google. Find out. Profit.
07-05-2009 01:03 PM
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