To take the GED in Connecticut, you must be at least 19, or 17 with approval. Test-center fees are $0 per subject for eligible residents, and online testing is not available. You must live in Connecticut to test there. Free or subsidized testing is available for some residents. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (17 with approval): 19
Test center, eligible residents: $0
Online testing: No
Residency required: Yes
How much does the GED cost in Connecticut?
GED.com lists the GED at $0 per subject at a Connecticut test center for eligible residents.
A discounted retake at a test center has no extra fee.
Free or subsidized testing: yes, for some residents. Connecticut charges $0 per subject. Veterans and anyone under 21 test for free; other test-takers pay only a $13 registration fee, which includes the diploma.
More detail: You pay $0 per subject. If you are 21 or older and not a veteran, you pay a $13 registration fee. Connecticut adds no fee to a discounted retake.
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 Connecticut?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Connecticut is 19.
Younger people may be able to test from age 17 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 17 or 18 you can test if you have officially withdrawn from a Connecticut school. At 17 you must have been withdrawn for at least six months. Home-schooled students need a district letter and a state attestation form.
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 Connecticut to take the GED?
Yes. You need to live in Connecticut to take the GED there.
You must live in Connecticut. Your local adult education program checks your ID and proof of residency when you register.
Where a state requires residency, GED Testing Service asks you to self-certify that you live there before you schedule. The state may check further.
Can you take the GED online in Connecticut?
Online testing is not available in Connecticut. You take the GED at a test center.
Details: GED.com lists no online testing in Connecticut, so plan to test in person at a test center.
What are the GED retake rules in Connecticut?
In Connecticut: Wait 60 days before you retake a failed subject. You can take each subject at most three times a year. A missed appointment counts as an attempt. You can ask GED@ct.gov for an override; it needs proof and a new green GED Ready score.
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 Connecticut require?
Connecticut requires a GED Ready practice test score before you book at a test center.
Take the GED Ready practice test before you test at a test center. Register for in-person testing through your local adult education program. You must not be enrolled in school or have a high school diploma.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Connecticut?
When you pass, Connecticut issues the Connecticut State High School 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 Connecticut rules?
Check two places before you book: the Connecticut state agency and the Connecticut page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
GED.com says you must be 19 to test; the state education department says test-takers must be at least 17, with withdrawal papers at 17 or 18. We show both: 19 as the standard age and 17 as the youngest.
GED.com lists a $13 registration fee for everyone; the state says only non-veterans aged 21 and older pay it. We show the state's rule.
Official quotes
"You must be 19 years old to test in Connecticut." (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"17 or 18 years of age and submit documentation that you have been officially withdrawn from a Connecticut school for at least six months." (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"Connecticut charges $0 per subject for the GED ® test, however, there is a $13 registration fee." (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test at a testing center" (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"In Connecticut, you must wait 60 days before retaking any failed subject and may only retake a given subject three times per year." (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"*Connecticut does not charge an additional fee." (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"In Connecticut the credential is called the Connecticut State High School Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"Connecticut YES NO 18+ FREE" (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
"Test-Takers must be at least 17 years old" (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/eligibility)
"All test-takers must provide proof of identity and Connecticut residency." (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/eligibility)
"During the registration process, the Connecticut adult education program must validate a test-taker's identification and residency as noted above." (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/eligibility)
"All test-takers who are 21 years of age and older and a non-veteran must pay a $13 registration fee to take the GED" (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/register)
"Only veterans and test-takers under the age of 21 are exempt from this fee." (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/register)
"After successfully passing all 4 subjects of the GED" (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut)
"17 or 18 years old and submit an official withdrawal form with a parent or guardian signature, which must include an attestation from a guidance counselor or school administrator." (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"request a home-schooling attestation form signed by the GED Administrator" (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"Please send your override request to retake this exam to GED@ct.gov" (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"All overrides will also require another GED Ready, scoring in the green" (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"There is no fee for this service." (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"The Connecticut GED ® Office does not issue duplicate diplomas." (https://www.ged.com/policies/connecticut.html)
"If you are 17 years of age, you must be officially withdrawn from school for at least six months" (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/eligibility)
"If you are 18 years of age, you must be officially withdrawn from school" (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/eligibility)
"You must not be enrolled in school; and" (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/eligibility)
"You must not have graduated from high school" (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/eligibility)
"Contact the local adult education provider to complete your registration for in-person testing" (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/register)
"This fee includes the cost of the diploma." (https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut/register)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Connecticut? Test-center fees are $0 per subject for eligible residents. 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 Connecticut? The standard minimum age is 19. People as young as 17 may test with approval, such as a waiver and parent consent.
Can I take the GED online in Connecticut? No. Online testing is not available in Connecticut, so you test at a test center.
Do I have to live in Connecticut to take the GED? Yes. You must be a Connecticut resident to test there. Bring proof of where you live if your ID does not show it.
Can I take the GED for free in Connecticut? Yes, for some residents. Connecticut charges $0 per subject. Veterans and anyone under 21 test for free; other test-takers pay only a $13 registration fee, which includes the diploma. Programs have conditions and funding can run out, so confirm before you book.
What happens if I fail a GED subject in Connecticut? You only retake the subject you did not pass. Wait 60 days before you retake a failed subject. You can take each subject at most three times a year. A missed appointment counts as an attempt. You can ask GED@ct.gov for an override; it needs proof and a new green GED Ready score.
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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