How much does the GED cost?
The GED costs about $30 to $40 per subject in most states, so roughly $120 to $160 for all four subjects if you pass each one the first time. Each state sets its own price: Illinois and Virginia charge $36 per subject, California $41 and Georgia $46, while New York pays for testing. GED.com shows your exact price once you pick your state.
In more detail
The GED has four subjects: Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. You pay for each one separately, so you can take them one at a time and spread the cost. Once you pass a subject you never pay for it again. GED.com says most people spend about $120 to $200 in total, which includes extras like practice tests.
Prices are set by each state, and a few add small fees for location or format. In most states the test costs the same at a test center and online, but not everywhere: Texas charges $36.25 per subject at a test center and $42.25 online. Some states pay for you. New York covers the cost of the subtests, and Texas pays for eligible test takers while funding lasts.
A retake typically costs $0 to $40 per subject. Many states give discounted retakes at a test center, such as one discounted retake in California and two in Texas within 365 days of the full-price test, while online retakes are often charged in full. The optional GED Ready practice test is about $6 to $7 per subject, and many GED.com study tools and local adult education classes are free.
GED price per subject in selected states
| State | Per subject | All four subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $36 | $144 |
| Virginia | $36 | $144 |
| Texas | $36.25 at a test center, $42.25 online | $145 at a test center, $169 online |
| California | $41 | $164 |
| Georgia | $46 | $184 |
| New York | $0, the state pays for testing | $0 |
Step by step
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Pick your state on the GED.com price page to see the exact price for a test center and for online.
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Ask your local adult education program about free classes and about state or employer funding before you pay.
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Take the GED Ready practice test for a subject first, so you only pay for the real test when you are ready.
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Schedule one subject at a time and pay for the next one when you are ready for it.
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More questions
Is the GED free in some states?
In a few it is. According to GED.com, New York does not charge test takers for the subtests, and Texas pays for eligible test takers while funding lasts. Ask your local adult education program what your state or employer covers.
How much does a GED retake cost?
Typically $0 to $40 per subject, depending on your state. Some states offer discounted retakes at a test center, and once you pass a subject you do not have to retake or pay for it again.
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