To take the GED in Kansas, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $39 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $39 per subject where allowed. You do not have to live in Kansas to test. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 18
Test center, per subject: $39
Online, per subject (limited): $39
Residency required: No
How much does the GED cost in Kansas?
At a test center, the GED costs $39 per subject in Kansas, or $156 for all four subjects.
Online, it costs $39 per subject.
A discounted retake at a test center costs $13 per subject.
We did not find a state program that pays the test fee.
More detail: The state lists $156 for all four subjects. Your first in-person retake of a subject within 12 months costs $13 ($10 test center fee plus $3 state fee). Online retakes cost $39.
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 Kansas?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Kansas is 18.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: From age 16, you can test before 18 with a Compulsory School Attendance Disclaimer or Exemption Form from your school district, signed by a parent or guardian. Home-school graduates use a Home School form. 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 Kansas to take the GED?
No. You do not have to live in Kansas to take the GED there.
Can you take the GED online in Kansas?
Online testing in Kansas is limited. GED.com says restrictions may apply, so check your GED.com account before you plan on it.
Details: Online testing is limited. To test at home you need approval, which requires enrollment in a WIOA Title II adult education program. You also need a green GED Ready score within the last 60 days.
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 Kansas?
In Kansas: In person, no wait after your first failed attempt; 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 Kansas require?
Kansas 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 an unexpired photo ID that shows your name, address, date of birth and signature.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Kansas?
When you pass, Kansas issues the Kansas 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 Kansas rules?
Check two places before you book: the Kansas state agency and the Kansas page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"You must be 18 years old to test in Kansas." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"In Kansas, you can be 16 years old and take the GED ® test if you present a Compulsory School Attendance Disclaimer and/or a Compulsory Attendance Exemption Form accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian’s signature." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"A parent or guardian must be present at the pre-test check-in to give consent and authorize the underage tester to be recorded during testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"No, there is no residency requirement to take the test in Kansas." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"Kansas charges $39 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"Kansas charges $39 per subject for the GED® test via Online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"*In Kansas, there is a $10 test center fee and a $3 state fee ($13 total) for test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $39 for a retake in Kansas. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"In Kansas, 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/kansas.html)
"After taking a test subject two times online, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready ® practice test before taking the official GED ® test online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"You need approval to take the Online GED Test at home. To be approved, you have to be enrolled in a WIOA Title II adult education program." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"you must have received a ‘green’ GED Ready ® score within the last 60 days." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"After passing the GED ® test, you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma, one free electronic transcript." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"In Kansas the credential is called the Kansas State High School Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"The Kansas Board of Regents issues the Kansas State High School Diploma through the successful completion of the 2014 series GED ® exam." (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"Adults 18 years of age or older may test without any special conditions." (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"Complete a Compulsory Attendance Disclaimer Form at the school district which the candidate currently resides" (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"These forms must be accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian’s signature and school administrator's, with exceptions" (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"($156 for the full battery)" (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"Fee to retake any official GED ® module (i.e. subject area); up to one re-take per module within 12 months." (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"Fee after one retake or longer than 12 months from the original test date" (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"GED ® candidates must provide unexpired photo identification, which includes name, address, date of birth, and signature." (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"The official online proctored GED Test can ONLY be taken through GED Testing Service at GED.com." (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"No, Kansas doesn’t require you to prepare for the GED ® test in an adult education classroom." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html)
"present a court order or legal documentation of emancipation" (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"are adjudicated and under court authority" (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"present a marriage certificate" (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"Candidates who have graduated or disenrolled from a home school:" (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
"Complete the Home School form" (https://kansasregents.gov/students/kansas-high-school-diploma/kansas-ged-information)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Kansas? It costs $39 per subject at a test center ($156 for all four). Online it costs $39 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 Kansas? 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 Kansas? Online testing is limited in Kansas, 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 Kansas to take the GED? No. Kansas 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 Kansas? You only retake the subject you did not pass. In person, no wait after your first failed attempt; 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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