To take the GED in Colorado, you must be at least 17, or 16 with approval. It costs $43.50 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $43.50 per subject. You do not have to live in Colorado to test. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 17
Test center, per subject: $43.50
Online, per subject: $43.50
Residency required: No
How much does the GED cost in Colorado?
At a test center, the GED costs $43.50 per subject in Colorado, or $174 for all four subjects.
Online, it costs $43.50 per subject ($174 for all four).
A discounted retake at a test center costs $17.50 per subject.
We did not find a state program that pays the test fee.
More detail: The state lists $43.50 per subject, or $174 for all four, at test centers and at home. A discounted in-person retake costs a $17.50 test center fee. Online retakes cost $43.50.
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 Colorado?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Colorado is 17.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 16 you can test if GED Testing Service approves your GED Age Waiver application. 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 Colorado to take the GED?
No. You do not have to live in Colorado to take the GED there.
You do not need to be a Colorado resident.
Can you take the GED online in Colorado?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in Colorado for $43.50 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 Colorado?
In Colorado: 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 Colorado require?
Colorado 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.
Your diploma does not show which exam you took; your transcript does.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Colorado?
When you pass, Colorado issues the Colorado 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 Colorado rules?
Check two places before you book: the Colorado state agency and the Colorado page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"You must be 17 years old to test in Colorado." (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.html)
"In Colorado, you can be 16 and take the GED® test if you apply for a GED® Age Waiver and are approved by GED Testing Service." (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.html)
"No, in Colorado you're not required to be a resident." (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.html)
"Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.html)
"Colorado charges $43.50 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center." (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.html)
"Colorado charges $43.50 per subject for the GED® test taken online" (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.html)
"In Colorado, 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/colorado.html)
"*In Colorado, there is a $17.50 test center fee for GED® test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $43.50 for a retake in Colorado. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam." (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.html)
"In Colorado the credential is called the High School Equivalency Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.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)
"The two State Board of Education-approved HSE tests in Colorado are:" (https://ed.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/hse)
"the HiSET® (High School Equivalency Test), provided by PSI Services." (https://ed.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/hse)
"The credential earned from meeting the passing criteria for either exam is the Colorado High School Equivalency Diploma." (https://ed.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/hse)
"The cost of each content area test as described below includes a $7.50 state admin fee, $10 test center fee (test centers) or online proctor fee (online at-home testing), and the remainder goes to the test publisher." (https://ed.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/hse)
"At testing centers and at home: $43.50 per subject … Total (4 subjects): $174" (https://ed.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/hse)
"The GED® is administered on a computer at approved testing centers or online at home." (https://ed.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/hse)
"For 16-year-old testers: … Learn about age waivers" (https://ed.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/hse)
"The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.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/colorado.html)
"No, you are not required to take GED® classes before taking the GED® test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/colorado.html)
"Yes, in Colorado, 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/colorado.html)
"The Diploma does not indicate which exam the person took; the transcript does." (https://ed.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/hse)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Colorado? It costs $43.50 per subject at a test center ($174 for all four). Online it costs $43.50 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 Colorado? The standard minimum age is 17. People as young as 16 may test with approval, such as a waiver and parent consent.
Can I take the GED online in Colorado? 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 Colorado to take the GED? No. Colorado 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 Colorado? 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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