Open Doors Youth General Educational Development Certificate (GED)

Within Open Doors 1418 Youth Reengagement, achieving the general education development
certificate (GED) has a significant role. In the programming, GED-plus is a formal pathway for
which programs may be approved and funded to provide. Additionally, passing GED tests
provides established Indicators of Academic Progress (IAPs) attributable across all program
implementation designs.

Students may earn a GED and remain eligible to participate in Open Doors 1418 programming
until one of the following occurs: high school diploma is earned, a college degree is earned,
and/or the student is 21 years of age prior to September 1. In Open Doors 1418 programs,
earning a GED is a stepping-stone toward additional opportunities within the program.

The prep classes provide materials to study for the four GED test subjects:

  • Language Arts
  • Social Science
  • Science
  • Math

GED Pathway Admissions

The Open Doors Program can provide approval for youth to take official GED testing.
All students 16, 17, and 18 years of age must complete this form to be cleared for official GED testing.
Please log in and submit the form to be cleared to take GED official testing.

After you are fully admitted into the Bellevue College Open Doors program you will need to complete the following form.

Last Updated April 24, 2026