To take the GED in Alaska, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $36 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $36 per subject. You do not have to live in Alaska to test. Free or subsidized testing is available for some residents. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 18
Test center, per subject: $36
Online, per subject: $36
Residency required: No
How much does the GED cost in Alaska?
At a test center, the GED costs $36 per subject in Alaska.
Online, it costs $36 per subject.
A discounted retake at a test center costs $10 per subject.
Free or subsidized testing: yes, for some residents. While funding lasts, the State of Alaska pays for your first GED test in each subject.
More detail: A discounted in-person retake costs a $10 test center fee. Online retakes cost $36. Your electronic diploma and transcript are free after you pass.
At US test centers, GED Testing Service waives its fee on retakes of a failed subject (up to two discounted retakes, used within 12 months). State and test-center fees may still apply. Online retakes are not discounted.
How old do you have to be to take the GED in Alaska?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Alaska is 18.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 16 or 17 you need a withdrawal slip from the last Alaska school you attended, plus emancipation papers or written permission from a parent or guardian. Online, a parent must attend check-in.
The minimum age to test online is 16.
Nationally, GED Testing Service says test takers must be at least 16 and not enrolled in an accredited high school. Each state adds its own rules.
Do you have to live in Alaska to take the GED?
No. You do not have to live in Alaska to take the GED there.
Can you take the GED online in Alaska?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in Alaska for $36 per subject.
Details: Online testing is open from age 16. You need a green GED Ready score within the last 60 days before you schedule.
Some students who test at home say working math on an on-screen whiteboard feels slow, so some choose a test center for Math. Practice your scratch work on screen if you plan to test online.
To test online, GED.com requires:
A computer with a webcam and reliable internet.
A "green" GED Ready score (Likely to Pass) within the last 60 days, for each subject you want to test online.
A private room with a closed door, and a government-issued photo ID.
You must be in the United States while you test.
What are the GED retake rules in Alaska?
In Alaska: In person, no wait for your first two retakes. After the third attempt, wait 60 days before each later retake. Online, you get one retake before a 60-day wait.
The national rule from GED Testing Service: at a test center, you can retake a subject you did not pass two times with no waiting period. After a third or later attempt, you wait 60 days. Online, you get one retake before a 60-day wait. State rules can be stricter, and they come first.
If you miss by a few points, you keep the subjects you passed and retake only the one you missed. Review the topics from your score report before you book again.
What else does Alaska require?
Alaska does not require GED Ready to book at a test center. You do need a green GED Ready score to test online. Taking it anyway is a good way to check that you are ready.
You must not be enrolled in high school or already hold an equivalency credential from another state.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Alaska?
When you pass, Alaska issues the State of Alaska High School Diploma By Examination.
To pass, you need a score of 145 or higher on each of the four subjects: Math, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science and Social Studies (GED.com).
Where can you check the official Alaska rules?
Check two places before you book: the Alaska state agency and the Alaska page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
GED.com says 16- and 17-year-olds need one of three documents; the state says they need a withdrawal slip plus emancipation papers or parent permission. We show the state's rule.
Official quotes
"You must be 18 years old to test in Alaska." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"In Alaska, you can be 16 or 17 and take the GED® test if you present a withdrawal slip from the last school you attended in Alaska, a legal emancipation document, or written permission from a parent or guardian before testing is allowed." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"a parent or guardian must be present at the pre-test check-in order to give consent and authorize the underage tester to be recorded during testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"There is no residency requirement in Alaska." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"Alaska charges $36 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"Alaska charges $36 per subject for the GED® test via Online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"The state of Alaska will pay for your first GED test in each subject while funding lasts." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"In Alaska, there is no waiting period for your first two retakes. After taking a test subject three times, you'll have to wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"In Alaska, there is a $10 test center fee for GED® test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in Alaska. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"In Alaska the credential is called the State of Alaska High School Diploma By Examination." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"After passing the GED® test, you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma, one free electronic transcript." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"Yes, in Alaska, you can take the GED® Test in English or Spanish and you can combine the two languages to earn your credential." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"Before you can schedule an online test, you must score "Green" on the GED Ready practice test within the last 60 days." (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
"In order to take the GED test in the State of Alaska, you can't be enrolled in high school, have received a high school equivalency certification in another state, and must be at least 18 years old." (https://jobs.alaska.gov/aae/ged.htm)
"Students who are 16- or 17-year-olds may test by presenting a withdrawal slip from the last school attended in Alaska and have legal emancipation documentation or signed permission from a parent or guardian." (https://jobs.alaska.gov/aae/ged.htm)
"GED Exams are now being offered online." (https://jobs.alaska.gov/aae/ged.htm)
"After the third attempt, there is a mandatory 60-day wait time, after their last attempt, before they can test again. Each subsequent retest is preceded by an additional 60-day waiting period." (https://jobs.alaska.gov/aae/ged.htm)
"The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"You will receive one discounted … retake for every GED® test subject you purchase but don't pass. You have 365 days after your full price test to use this retake. … GED Testing Service waives its $26 testing fee" (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"There's no limit to how many times you can test in a year." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
"No, Alaska doesn't require you to prepare for the GED® test in an adult education classroom." (https://www.ged.com/policies/alaska.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Alaska? It costs $36 per subject at a test center. Online it costs $36 per subject. These are official fees checked October 26, 2026. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
How old do you have to be to take the GED in Alaska? The standard minimum age is 18. People as young as 16 may test with approval, such as a waiver and parent consent.
Can I take the GED online in Alaska? Yes. You need a computer with a webcam, reliable internet, a private room and a green GED Ready score within the last 60 days for each subject.
Do I have to live in Alaska to take the GED? No. Alaska does not require residency to take the GED. Check the residency section for any conditions on the credential.
Can I take the GED for free in Alaska? Yes, for some residents. While funding lasts, the State of Alaska pays for your first GED test in each subject. Programs have conditions and funding can run out, so confirm before you book.
What happens if I fail a GED subject in Alaska? You only retake the subject you did not pass. In person, no wait for your first two retakes. After the third attempt, wait 60 days before each later retake. Online, you get one retake before a 60-day wait.
Data notes
Rules and fees change. Always confirm on GED.com and with your state agency before you book. We checked this data on October 26, 2026.
How we collected it: Each state's GED Testing Service policy page and GED.com's online-testing table, cross-checked against the state education or adult-education agency. Every value is backed by a quote saved from an official page. Where sources disagree, the conflict is listed in plain words with the value we show. Official test fees only; confirm on GED.com before you book.
Next steps
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