To take the GED in Arizona, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $41 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $41 per subject. You do not have to live in Arizona to test. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 18
Test center, per subject: $41
Online, per subject: $41
Residency required: No
How much does the GED cost in Arizona?
At a test center, the GED costs $41 per subject in Arizona.
Online, it costs $41 per subject.
A discounted retake at a test center costs $15 per subject.
We did not find a state program that pays the test fee.
More detail: Your payment includes one discounted in-person retake per subject, which costs a $15 test center fee. Online retakes cost $41.
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 Arizona?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Arizona is 18.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 16 or 17, send the state your school withdrawal form, a notarized parent or guardian permission form, and a U.S. government ID before you schedule. Review can take up to 30 days. 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 Arizona to take the GED?
No. You do not have to live in Arizona to take the GED there.
There is no residency requirement in Arizona. Bring a valid U.S. government-issued ID with your legal name, date of birth and photo.
Can you take the GED online in Arizona?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in Arizona for $41 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 Arizona?
In Arizona: In person, no wait for your first two retakes; after three attempts, wait 60 days. 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 Arizona require?
Arizona 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.
To receive the Arizona diploma, you must also pass the Arizona Civics Test with a score of 70%. Arizona also offers two diploma routes without the GED test.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Arizona?
When you pass, Arizona issues the Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma.
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 Arizona rules?
Check two places before you book: the Arizona state agency and the Arizona page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"You must be 18 years old to test in Arizona." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"Submit the following three documents to the Arizona Department of Adult Education and High School Equivalency Services by email or mail 30 days prior to testing:" (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"Arizona High School Equivalency Parent/Guardian Permission of Minor Form signed, dated, and notarized." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"No, there is no residency requirement to take the test in Arizona." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"The HSE candidate must present a valid U.S. government issued ID for testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"Arizona also requires that you pass the Arizona Civics test in addition to passing the GED® test to receive the Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"Students will be required to score 70% on the Arizona Civics Test to pass." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"Arizona charges $41 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center" (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"Arizona charges $41 per subject for the GED® test taken online" (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"In Arizona, 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/arizona.html)
"*In Arizona, there is a $15 test center fee for GED® test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $41 for a retake in Arizona. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"You are required to take your last test in Arizona in order to receive the Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma credential." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
"In Arizona the credential is called the Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.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)
"Official withdrawal from the last school attended." (https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/ged)
"Notarized and dated permission letter from a parent or guardian." (https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/ged)
"All age authorizations for 16-17 year-old individuals must be submitted through the Arizona Department of Adult Education at adulted@azed.gov." (https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/ged)
"*Requests may take up to 30 days for review." (https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/ged)
"In Arizona, there are three options to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma, that have been approved by the AZ State Board of Education." (https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/ged)
"GED® Testing Pathway … College Credit Pathway … HSE PLUS Career Readiness Pathway" (https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/ged)
"In-person & Online testing is $41 per GED® test." (https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/ged)
"1 discounted retake per subject (in-person only)*" (https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/ged)
"*Nominal test center fees may still apply." (https://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/ged)
"The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.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/arizona.html)
"No, Arizona doesn't require you to prepare for the GED® test in an adult education classroom." (https://www.ged.com/policies/arizona.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Arizona? It costs $41 per subject at a test center. Online it costs $41 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 Arizona? 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 Arizona? 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 Arizona to take the GED? No. Arizona does not require residency to take the GED. Check the residency section for any conditions on the credential.
What happens if I fail a GED subject in Arizona? You only retake the subject you did not pass. In person, no wait for your first two retakes; after three attempts, wait 60 days. 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.
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