2007 Fee Waiver Training Session Questions and Answers:
Why can’t we use form PA for the practice test?
The use of PA is so generic at this point, that it does not give a good indication of the student's ability to pass the official GED test. As you know, we keep track of the forms of the practice test, and it is now apparent that the PA test is not reliable in predicting passing scores for Ohio students. This should benefit both students and teachers when trying to correct weaknesses of students preparing for the GED.
If we have PA versions of the practice test, how can we use them?
The PA can still be used as an indicator test however. You could use it with folks who the teacher does not think is ready for the practice test but are adamant about taking it. In this way, it becomes a 'learner' test where the student realizes how far they have to go yet. This will help the teachers get them back on track in classes, knowing they are not yet ready for the official test.
One exception:
For accommodation students, the PA form is the only one in large print at this time. These students can continue to use the PA Large print for fee waivers.
Who signs the Parent Consent Form for a student under a court order?
For students in a court order facility, the court identifies the guardian for the person. The guardian can sign the Parent Consent Form and attach a copy of the court order giving the organization or person legal custody of the student. The Parent Consent form must be attached to each application for testing.
Who signs the Age Waiver for a student under a court order?
The local superintendent signs the Age Waiver for the student. The court order does not suffice or over-ride the need for the local superintendent signature. A superintendent’s signature on the Age Waiver is needed for any student 16, 17, and 18-years of age with each application.
If a student accidentally chooses the wrong Fee Waiver site from the list, can it be changed to the correct agency?
Yes. Please have the student call our office at 800-334-6679 and anyone on the staff can correct this for the student. The request will be forwarded to the correct fee waiver site for approval.
Is the Printer Friendly button on the GED application page now working?
Yes. You should be able to print from this button. Please alert the GED office if you still experience any difficulties in printing student reports.
PS You will still need to print in landscape if you want all information printed for review.
Are those students incarcerated or in treatment facilities eligible for a fee waiver?
Yes. Those students under court order, for purposes of GED testing, are considered Ohio residents and are eligible for a fee waiver. Upon release, the student must abide by the established residency rules.
For your information:
All official transcripts printed and sent from the GED office have only the last digits of the SS# or security number showing. This security measure began at the end of November.
Byrd Scholarship Information
The Byrd Scholarship application will be online only beginning this school year 2006-2007. This means that any of your student scoring an average of 650 or above will need to have a SAFE account in order to access the Scholarship information.
In addition to the 650 or above average, the student must also have SAT or ACT scores for submission.
If one or more of your students took the GED on or after August 1, 2006 and received the average of 650 or more, make sure they sign up for either the SAT or ACT now so they have scores by the spring when the application is online.
Congratulations to our door prize winners. Your should be receiving your calculator in the mail (or in person if close by Columbus) within the next two weeks.
Here is a list of those receiving a calculator for the door prize at the Fee Waiver Training.
| Tolles Career & Technical Center Candy Bettinger 7877 US RT 42 S Plain City OH 43064 |
| Pioneer Career & Tech Ctr Garland Gates 27 Ryan Road Shelby OH 44875 |
| Greene County Vocational School Pamela Simpson 2961 W. Enon Road Xenia OH 45385 |
| Buckeye Career Center Elaine Miller 545 University Drive NE Philadelphia OH 44663 |
| Lucas Co ESC Steve Bialorucki 2275 Collingwood Blvd Toledo, OH 43620 |
| South-Western City Schools Bob Jackson 3805 Marlane Drive Grove City OH 43123 |
| Vanguard Career Center Cathe Hammer 1220 Cedar St. Ste B Fremont OH 43420 |
| David L Brown Youth Center Timothy Grunkemeyer 291 S Children's Home Road Troy OH 45373 |
| Lima City Schools Susann Esmonde 1 Spartan Way Lima OH 45804 |
| C-TEC of Licking County Ron Bruner 150 Price Road Newark OH 43055 |
| Euclid City Schools Amy Cvelbar 651 E. 222nd St Euclid, OH 44123 |
| The Ohio State University Barbara Wookey 105 Raney Commons, 47 Curl Drive Columbus OH 43210 |
| Workforce Services Unlimited Michal Bukky 200 E. High St PO Box 230 Circleville OH 43113 |
| Geauga County ESC Helene Rose 470 Center St Bldg # 2 Chardon OH 44024 |
| Maplewood Career Center Debra Meliher 7075 SR 88 Ravenna OH 44266 |
| Cincinnati State University Toni Swanson 3520 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45223 |
