To take the GED in Louisiana, you must be at least 19, or 16 with approval. It costs $38.50 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $36 per subject. You do not have to live in Louisiana to test. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 19
Test center, per subject: $38.50
Online, per subject: $36
Residency required: No
How much does the GED cost in Louisiana?
At a test center, the GED costs $38.50 per subject in Louisiana, or $154 for all four subjects.
Online, it costs $36 per subject.
A discounted retake at a test center costs $10 per subject.
We did not find a state program that pays the test fee.
More detail: The state lists $154 for all four subjects, plus costs for retests. A discounted in-person retake costs a $10 test center fee. Online retakes cost $36. Adult education prep classes are free.
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 Louisiana?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Louisiana is 19.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 19 you need no extra documents. At 16 to 18 you must enroll in an approved WorkReady U program or a state Options program, and reach the state's qualifying scores on the official practice 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 Louisiana to take the GED?
No. You do not have to live in Louisiana to take the GED there.
There is no residency requirement in Louisiana. If you test there, the State of Louisiana keeps your records.
Can you take the GED online in Louisiana?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in Louisiana for $36 per subject.
Details: Online testing is open from age 16. You need a green GED Ready score before your first online attempt at each subject.
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 Louisiana?
In Louisiana: 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 Louisiana require?
Louisiana 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.
Louisiana also offers four other ways to earn a high school equivalency diploma, and GED and HiSET scores can be combined.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Louisiana?
When you pass, Louisiana 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 Louisiana rules?
Check two places before you book: the Louisiana state agency and the Louisiana page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"Louisiana charges $38.50 per module for the GED" (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"Louisiana charges $36 per subject for the GED" (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"In Louisiana, there is a $10 test center fee for test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"Minimum age for testing Online in Louisiana is 16." (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"No, there is no residency requirement to take the test in Louisiana." (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"In Louisiana the credential is called High School Equivalency Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"the first time you attempt each subject" (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"GED and HiSET are two of the tests you can take to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma" (https://www.lctcs.edu/workready-u/high-school-equivalency)
"$154 cost, additional costs for retests" (https://www.lctcs.edu/workready-u/high-school-equivalency)
"Must be at least 16 years of age to be eligible for HiSET or GED testing." (https://www.lctcs.edu/workready-u/high-school-equivalency)
"Enrollment in and/or authorization by an approved Adult Education program OR" (https://www.lctcs.edu/workready-u/high-school-equivalency)
"Louisiana has the following FOUR alternative ways to earn an HSE" (https://www.lctcs.edu/workready-u/high-school-equivalency)
"each additional copy of a diploma or transcript costs $25 a piece" (https://www.lctcs.edu/workready-u/hse-approved)
"must complete the online LAHSE application and submit the $50 fee" (https://www.lctcs.edu/workready-u/hse-approved)
"just remember that the State of Louisiana will have your records" (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"ordering your one free set of records" (https://www.lctcs.edu/workready-u/hse-approved)
"You must be at least 19 years of age to take the exam without providing any additional documentation." (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"If you are 16-18 years old, you will need to enroll in an approved WorkReady U Program." (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"After taking a test subject 3 times, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a" (https://www.ged.com/policies/louisiana.html)
"In addition to accepting passing, or combined passing scores on HiSET or GED" (https://www.lctcs.edu/workready-u/high-school-equivalency)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Louisiana? It costs $38.50 per subject at a test center ($154 for all four). 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 Louisiana? The standard minimum age is 19. People as young as 16 may test with approval, such as a waiver and parent consent.
Can I take the GED online in Louisiana? 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 Louisiana to take the GED? No. Louisiana 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 Louisiana? 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.
Next steps
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