To take the GED in Indiana, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $45 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $36 per subject where allowed. You must live in Indiana to test there. 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: $45
Online, per subject (limited): $36
Residency required: Yes
How much does the GED cost in Indiana?
At a test center, the GED costs $45 per subject in Indiana.
Online, it costs $36 per subject.
A discounted retake at a test center costs $10 per subject.
Free or subsidized testing: yes, for some residents. If you are an Anthem HIP Plus member, you can get free vouchers that cover the cost of the Indiana test.
More detail: A discounted in-person retake costs a $10 test center fee. Online retakes cost $36.
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 Indiana?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Indiana is 18.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 16 or 17 you need an exit form with a superintendent, principal or designee recommendation. It must be on file with your test center before you test.
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.
If you are under 18 and test online, a parent or guardian must be with you at check-in (GED Testing Service policy).
Do you have to live in Indiana to take the GED?
Yes. You need to live in Indiana to take the GED there.
You must have lived in Indiana for at least 30 days. With an out-of-state ID, bring a lease, utility or phone bill, or bank statement.
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 Indiana?
Online testing in Indiana is limited. GED.com says restrictions may apply, so check your GED.com account before you plan on it.
Details: Indiana suspended online testing on July 1, 2025. Testing at home is allowed only for students in an Indiana-approved adult education program who qualify for modified testing conditions.
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 Indiana?
In Indiana: 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 Indiana require?
Indiana 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 one government-issued photo ID.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Indiana?
When you pass, Indiana issues the 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 Indiana rules?
Check two places before you book: the Indiana state agency and the Indiana page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
GED.com still lists online testing in Indiana with restrictions; the state says it is suspended except for some adult education students. We show the state's rule.
Official quotes
"You are required to be 18 years old to take the GED® test in Indiana. If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you must have a completed exit form, along with a superintendent/principal/designee recommendation, on file." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"You must provide a government ID and be a resident of Indiana for at least 30 days." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"Indiana charges $45 per module for the GED ® test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"Indiana charges $36 per subject for the GED ® test taken online" (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"* Online Testing restrictions may apply." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"In Indiana, there is a $10 test center fee for test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in Indiana." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"There is no waiting period for the first two retakes. After taking a test subject three times, individuals must wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"In Indiana the credential is called the High School Equivalency Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"There are no additional state requirements" (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"As of July 1, 2025, the online proctored High School Equivalency test is suspended in Indiana." (https://www.in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed/adult-ed/indiana-hse/)
"Enrolled in an Indiana-approved Adult Education program, and" (https://www.in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed/adult-ed/indiana-hse/)
"Qualify for modified testing conditions that require at-home testing." (https://www.in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed/adult-ed/indiana-hse/)
"Anyone living in Indiana for a minimum of 30 days before taking the test." (https://www.in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed/adult-ed/indiana-hse/)
"Students who are at least 16 years of age." (https://www.in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed/adult-ed/indiana-hse/)
"GED® and HiSET® Passing Scores" (https://www.in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed/adult-ed/indiana-hse/)
"DWD has partnered with Anthem BlueCross BlueShield to provide HIP Plus members with free vouchers that cover the cost of the Indiana HSE test." (https://www.in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed/adult-ed/indiana-hse/)
"In-person at a testing office. Bring ONE government-issued photo ID." (https://www.in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed/adult-ed/indiana-hse/)
"This form must be on file with the testing center prior to testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"If you would like to take the test from the comforts of your home, please have your school corporation send the exit form via email" (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"If you have an out of state ID, you may demonstrate proof of residency through a lease agreement, utility, phone bill, or bank statement." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready ® practice test before taking the official GED ® test online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"The online proctored exam allows for one retake before a 60-day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"There is no limit on the number of times an individual can test in a year." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
"If you are seeking a duplicate transcript or diploma, you must use the state’s GED ® document fulfillment service – Diploma Sender ." (https://www.ged.com/policies/indiana.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Indiana? It costs $45 per subject at a test center. Online it costs $36 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 Indiana? 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 Indiana? Online testing is limited in Indiana, and restrictions may apply. Check your GED.com account. Where it is allowed, you need a webcam, reliable internet and a green GED Ready score within 60 days.
Do I have to live in Indiana to take the GED? Yes. You must be a Indiana 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 Indiana? Yes, for some residents. If you are an Anthem HIP Plus member, you can get free vouchers that cover the cost of the Indiana test. Programs have conditions and funding can run out, so confirm before you book.
What happens if I fail a GED subject in Indiana? 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.
Next steps
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