Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland GED Online

Maryland GED-i is funded by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) and the U.S. Department of Education. They require that all learners demonstrate minimum 9th grade skills by pre-testing in math and reading before entering our online program. CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) is the testing program used by the DLLR.

DLLR currently uses the CASAS battery of tests for entry into Adult Education programs. The information on these tests relate directly to everyday reading and math skills. Higher scores on these tests indicate a mastery of basic skills, which is the foundation for critical thinking skills necessary to pass the GED Tests. Each test takes approximately one hour to complete.

Please contact the Social Security Administration to get more information about obtaining a Social Security Number: http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/.

If you are in the United States legally, but are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number, please email the Program Coordinator at pc@mdged-i.org for more information.

The Maryland GED-i program is offered at no cost for Maryland residents.

Maryland GED-i is not currently offered to non-Maryland residents.

Our program provides you with an individual learning plan. You are given assignments in subjects that you have not mastered. Although we ask for a 12 week commitment, you may actually finish in less time.

The Maryland GED exam is only offered as a pencil and paper test. All learners taking the Official Practice Test and the actual GED exam are required to do so in person and show proper identification.

You must have regular, reliable access to the internet (broadband is recommended) and achieve the minimum required CASAS pre-test scores of 239 in reading and 226 in math.

Absolutely! You will have access to your instructor via direct links to email and message boards. Your instructor will also give you feedback on your assignments.

Absolutely! You won't be on your own. Maryland GED-i is a teacher-supported distance learning program. You will have access to your instructor via email, chat, and message boards. Your instructor will give you feedback and guidance on your assignments. You can also find us on Facebook where you can ask questions and connect with other distance learners.

If you are on a page requesting a State License Number you are on the wrong page. Please return to our home page www.mdged-i.org and click on the “Apply Now” button. You will not obtain a student login and password until you pre-test, qualify and are assigned to an instructor.

For fast response to additional questions, please email the Program Coordinator at pc@mdged-i.org. You may also leave a voice mail at 410-756-0433 (M-F 9 am-2 pm EST). Please include your question and an email address for quick response via the internet.