To take the GED in Florida, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $38 per subject at a test center, and online testing is not available. You do not have to live in Florida to test. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 18
Test center, per subject: $38
Online testing: No
Residency required: No
How much does the GED cost in Florida?
At a test center, the GED costs $38 per subject in Florida.
A discounted retake at a test center costs $12 per subject.
We did not find a state program that pays the test fee.
More detail: GED.com lists the Florida price as $38. A discounted in-person retake costs a $12 test center fee.
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 Florida?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Florida is 18.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 16 or 17 you must file a formal declaration that you intend to leave school. You must also send a signed, notarized Underage Testing Form and proof of withdrawal to the state HSE office before you schedule.
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 Florida to take the GED?
No. You do not have to live in Florida to take the GED there.
There is no residency requirement, but you need a valid government-issued ID and a Florida address when you register.
Can you take the GED online in Florida?
Online testing is not available in Florida. You take the GED at a test center.
Details: Online GED testing has been suspended in Florida since January 10, 2024. You test in person at a test center.
What are the GED retake rules in Florida?
In Florida: No wait for your first two retakes. After three attempts, wait 60 days. A no-show counts as an attempt.
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 Florida require?
Florida does not require GED Ready to book at a test center. Taking it anyway is a good way to check that you are ready.
You must not have a high school diploma or be enrolled in an accredited high school.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Florida?
When you pass, Florida issues the State of Florida 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 Florida rules?
Check two places before you book: the Florida state agency and the Florida page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"The price for the GED test in Florida is $38." (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
"In Florida the credential is called the State of Florida High School Diploma" (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
"There is no residency requirement, however, you must have a valid, government issued ID and a Florida address upon registering." (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
"In Florida, there is a $12 test center fee for test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
"Please note that a no-show counts as a test attempt." (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
"You will receive one discounted* retake for every GED" (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
"you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma and one free electronic transcript" (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
"must file a formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment pursuant to Section 1003.21(1)(c), Florida Statutes" (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
"Effective January 10, 2024: Online-proctored GED testing is suspended in Florida." (https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/hse/)
"individuals must submit a signed and notarized underage testing form and proof of withdrawal from K-12 to the High School Equivalency (HSE) office" (https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/hse/underage-testing-info.stml)
"High School Equivalency Diploma Program" (https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/hse/)
"Florida YES NO 16+ N/A" (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
"it may not offer the HiSET" (https://hiset.org/get-started/state-requirements/)
"earned by someone under the age of 18 not in conformance with the rule will be invalidated" (https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/hse/underage-testing-info.stml)
"16 or 17 years of age must file a formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment" (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
"After taking a test subject 3 times, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
"To get your Florida GED, you cannot already have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must also be unenrolled in any accredited high school." (https://www.ged.com/policies/florida.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Florida? It costs $38 per subject at a test center. 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 Florida? 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 Florida? No. Online testing is not available in Florida, so you test at a test center.
Do I have to live in Florida to take the GED? No. Florida 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 Florida? You only retake the subject you did not pass. No wait for your first two retakes. After three attempts, wait 60 days. A no-show counts as an attempt.
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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