1. Open another window of your Internet Browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape.

2. Type http://www.ode.state.oh.us in the address field.

3. This takes you to the Ohio Department of Educations website.

4. Place your cursor on the TOPIC tab.

5. Scroll down and click on GED.

6. Click on Online Application (contained in a red outlined box on the right side of your screen)

7. Click sign up for a SAFE account. (In order to create a SAFE account you will need a valid email address, social security number, and driver’s license or state ID)

8. Follow the directions provided by the Ohio Department of Education’s website to finish completing your SAFE account. After completing, the Ohio Department of Education will send a confirmation to your email address with your SAFE account log in and password. (Write your SAFE account name and password in a secure location. You will need this information to check the status of your application approval and also to check your scores once your GED test has been scored.)

9. Once your SAFE account has been created, return to the Ohio Department of Education’s GED webpage and click on Online Application.

10. Complete the GED test application. When prompted if you would like to apply for a fee waiver, click yes.

11. Scroll through the various Practice GED test centers and choose Project Learn of Summit County.

12. Once you have finished the GED application online, a notice will be sent to Project Learn noting that you have requested a fee waiver. If you have completed a GED Practice test through Project Learn and if your scores from this test fulfill the minimum requirements to pass the GED Practice test (a minimum of 410 in each subject test and a minimum overall averaged score of 450), Project Learn will verify and validate your score through the Ohio Department of Education. Please allow approximately one week from the time you fill out your application for Project Learn to validate and submit your scores.

13. Once the Ohio Department of Education has approved your application and Project Learn has validated your scores, you will be eligible to schedule for the official GED test through Adult Vocational Services at 330.761.1385. Please Note: You will receive notification of your approval thourgh your SAFE account generally within 2-3 days to approve your online application.

14. If you have any questions during the application process please feel free to contact Kolter Kiess at 330.434.9461 or kkiess@projectlearnsummit.org. Project Learn will respond as soon as possible.

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