To take the GED in Georgia, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $46 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $46 per subject. You do not have to live in Georgia 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: $46
Online, per subject: $46
Residency required: No
How much does the GED cost in Georgia?
At a test center, the GED costs $46 per subject in Georgia, or $184 for all four subjects.
Online, it costs $46 per subject ($184 for all four).
A discounted retake at a test center costs $20 per subject.
Free or subsidized testing: yes, for some residents. Eligible Georgia residents can test for free through the HOPE High School Equivalency Examination Grant, which covers GED test fees.
More detail: The price is the same in person or online: $46 per subject or $184 for all four. Your first retake within 12 months costs $20; later retakes cost $46.
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 Georgia?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Georgia 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 take a free state-approved adult education class for at least 40 hours, reach the readiness score on a practice test, and get approval from the Office of Adult Education. 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 Georgia to take the GED?
No. You do not have to live in Georgia to take the GED there.
There is no residency requirement, but you must take and pass your last test in Georgia to earn the Georgia credential.
Can you take the GED online in Georgia?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in Georgia for $46 per subject.
Details: Online testing is open from age 16, at any hour. You need a green GED Ready score 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 Georgia?
In Georgia: 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 Georgia require?
Georgia 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.
Bring a valid photo ID. If you are 16 or 17, you must also take GED Ready before testing in person.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Georgia?
When you pass, Georgia issues the Georgia GED 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 Georgia rules?
Check two places before you book: the Georgia state agency and the Georgia page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"Georgia charges $46 per subject for the GED" (https://www.ged.com/policies/georgia.html)
"In Georgia, the credential is called the Georgia GED" (https://www.ged.com/policies/georgia.html)
"Enroll in a free state approved adult education class for a minimum of 40 hours." (https://www.ged.com/policies/georgia.html)
"No, there is no residency requirement to take the test in Georgia." (https://www.ged.com/policies/georgia.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $46 for a retake in Georgia." (https://www.ged.com/policies/georgia.html)
"The GED and HiSET are computer-based tests that are available through designated testing centers and can be taken in-person or online." (https://www.tcsg.edu/adult-education/hsetest/)
"It is $46 per subject or $184 for the full battery." (https://www.tcsg.edu/adult-education/hsetest/ged/)
"The State of Georgia offers free testing to eligible Georgia residents to cover the cost of GED" (https://www.tcsg.edu/adult-education/hsetest/ged/)
"The first retake is $20 if the retake occurs within 12 months. Any additional retakes are $46." (https://www.tcsg.edu/adult-education/hsetest/ged/)
"16 and 17 year olds must enroll in a state-approved adult education program and receive approval to test" (https://www.tcsg.edu/adult-education/hsetest/ged/)
"however, you must take and pass your last test in Georgia to earn the state credential" (https://www.tcsg.edu/adult-education/hsetest/ged/)
"The Online GED test is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." (https://www.tcsg.edu/adult-education/hsetest/ged/)
"Can provide a valid photo ID" (https://www.tcsg.edu/adult-education/hsetest/ged/)
"GED graduates receive one complimentary transcript and one complimentary diploma through Diploma Sender" (https://www.ged.com/policies/georgia.html)
"You must be 18 years old to test in Georgia." (https://www.ged.com/policies/georgia.html)
"take the test in person or online, the cost if the same. It is $46 per subject or $184 for the full battery." (https://www.tcsg.edu/adult-education/hsetest/ged/)
"After taking a test subject 3 times, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/georgia.html)
"Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a" (https://www.ged.com/policies/georgia.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Georgia? It costs $46 per subject at a test center ($184 for all four). Online it costs $46 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 Georgia? 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 Georgia? 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 Georgia to take the GED? No. Georgia 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 Georgia? Yes, for some residents. Eligible Georgia residents can test for free through the HOPE High School Equivalency Examination Grant, which covers GED test fees. Programs have conditions and funding can run out, so confirm before you book.
What happens if I fail a GED subject in Georgia? 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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