To take the GED in Hawaii, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $43.50 per subject at a test center, and online testing is not available. You do not have to live in Hawaii to test. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 18
Test center, per subject: $43.50
Online testing: No
Residency required: No
How much does the GED cost in Hawaii?
At a test center, the GED costs $43.50 per subject in Hawaii.
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: A discounted in-person retake costs $17.50: a $10 test center fee plus a $7.50 state 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 Hawaii?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Hawaii is 18.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 16 or 17 you can test with approval through the Exceptions to Compulsory Education form (Form 4140). Ask your high school counselor about the 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 Hawaii to take the GED?
No. You do not have to live in Hawaii to take the GED there.
Can you take the GED online in Hawaii?
Online testing is not available in Hawaii. You take the GED at a test center.
Details: GED.com lists no online testing in Hawaii. You test in person at a test center.
What are the GED retake rules in Hawaii?
In Hawaii: No wait after your first failed attempt. After three attempts, wait 60 days. There is no yearly limit.
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 Hawaii require?
Hawaii does not require GED Ready to book at a test center. Taking it anyway is a good way to check that you are ready.
Community Schools for Adults run GED preparation programs across the state.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Hawaii?
Ask the Hawaii agency for the official name of the credential.
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 Hawaii rules?
Check two places before you book: the Hawaii state agency and the Hawaii page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"You must be 18 years old to test in Hawaii." (https://www.ged.com/policies/hawaii.html)
"In Hawaii, you can be 16 or 17 and take the GED® test if you get approval and adhere to using the Exceptions to Compulsory Education, Form 4140." (https://www.ged.com/policies/hawaii.html)
"No, there is no residency requirement to take the test in Hawaii." (https://www.ged.com/policies/hawaii.html)
"Hawaii charges $43.50 per module for the GED® test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/hawaii.html)
"In Hawaii, there is no waiting period if you do not pass a subject area test the first time. After taking a test subject 3 times, you'll have to wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/hawaii.html)
"Starting January 1, 2025 : You will receive one discounted* retake for every GED® test subject you purchase but don't pass." (https://www.ged.com/policies/hawaii.html)
"In Hawaii, there is a $10 test center fee and a $7.50 state fee ($17.50 total) for test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/hawaii.html)
"No, you do not need to take a GED class or receive instruction to take the test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/hawaii.html)
"Yes, in Hawaii, 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/hawaii.html)
"Hawaii YES NO N/A N/A" (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
"The goal of the GED and HiSET programs is to ensure that graduates who earn a High School Equivalency Credential and/or Hawai'i Adult Community School Diploma are career ready and prepared for post-secondary education." (https://hawaiipublicschools.org/academics/adult-education/)
"There's no limit to how many times you can test in a year." (https://www.ged.com/policies/hawaii.html)
"No, you're not required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/hawaii.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/hawaii.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Hawaii? It costs $43.50 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 Hawaii? 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 Hawaii? No. Online testing is not available in Hawaii, so you test at a test center.
Do I have to live in Hawaii to take the GED? No. Hawaii 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 Hawaii? You only retake the subject you did not pass. No wait after your first failed attempt. After three attempts, wait 60 days. There is no yearly limit.
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.
Next steps
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