To take the GED in Mississippi, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $36 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $36 per subject. You must live in Mississippi 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: $36
Online, per subject: $36
Residency required: Yes
How much does the GED cost in Mississippi?
At a test center, the GED costs $36 per subject in Mississippi.
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. Mississippi pays for your GED tests, including retakes, at a Mississippi test center. Use code MSFREEGED for a first test and MSRETAKE for a retake. The state does not pay for online testing.
More detail: Without the state codes, each subject costs $36, and a discounted in-person retake costs a $10 test center fee. Online tests and 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 Mississippi?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Mississippi 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 be out of school, with a withdrawal form signed by your superintendent and a parent's consent. Other exceptions include home school, Job Corps and the armed forces. No one under 16 can test. Online testing starts at 18.
The minimum age to test online is 18.
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 Mississippi to take the GED?
Yes. You need to live in Mississippi to take the GED there.
GED.com says you must be a Mississippi resident. Bring a Mississippi ID, or another government ID plus a bill, lease or car registration with a Mississippi address.
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 Mississippi?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in Mississippi for $36 per subject.
Details: GED.com offers online testing from age 18. You need a green GED Ready score before you schedule. The state does not pay for online tests.
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 Mississippi?
In Mississippi: 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 Mississippi require?
Mississippi 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 non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Mississippi?
When you pass, Mississippi issues the State of Mississippi 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 Mississippi rules?
Check two places before you book: the Mississippi state agency and the Mississippi page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
The state's Skill UP Mississippi page says both that you must be a resident and that there are no residency requirements; GED.com says residency is required. We show GED.com's rule.
The state's Skill UP Mississippi page says the GED is given only at test centers; GED.com offers online testing from age 18. Check your GED.com account before you plan to test online.
Official quotes
"Mississippi charges $36 per subject for the GED" (https://www.ged.com/policies/mississippi.html)
"Mississippi will pay for your GED tests, including retakes, when testing at a Mississippi test center. Mississippi does not pay for online testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/mississippi.html)
"In Mississippi the credential is called the State of Mississippi High School Equivalency Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/mississippi.html)
"Yes, in Mississippi you are required to be a resident." (https://www.ged.com/policies/mississippi.html)
"Minimum age for testing Online in Mississippi is 18." (https://www.ged.com/policies/mississippi.html)
"*In Mississippi, there is a $10 test center fee for GED" (https://www.ged.com/policies/mississippi.html)
"Mississippi offers two assessments to measure high school equivalency skills." (https://skillupmississippi.com/high-school-equivalency/)
"Provide documentation (withdrawal form) signed by the superintendent/designee certifying the applicant has been released from compulsory school attendance by the school board." (https://skillupmississippi.com/high-school-equivalency/)
"Individuals under the age of 16 are not eligible to test under any circumstances" (https://skillupmississippi.com/high-school-equivalency/)
"There are no residency requirements." (https://skillupmississippi.com/high-school-equivalency/)
"No. The GED and HiSET exams are only given at approved testing centers by computer or paper." (https://skillupmississippi.com/high-school-equivalency/)
"Mississippi recognizes three assessments and one state-approved option" (https://www.mccb.edu/programs/adult-education/prospective-student)
"are only able to take an HSE test if they are approved for an age waiver" (https://skillupmississippi.com/high-school-equivalency/)
"Test takers must be Mississippi residents to be eligible to take a high school equivalency assessment." (https://skillupmississippi.com/high-school-equivalency/)
"You must be 18 years old to test in Mississippi." (https://www.ged.com/policies/mississippi.html)
"16 and 17 year olds must:" (https://www.ged.com/policies/mississippi.html)
"After taking a test subject 3 times, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/mississippi.html)
"Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a" (https://www.ged.com/policies/mississippi.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Mississippi? It costs $36 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 Mississippi? 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 Mississippi? 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 Mississippi to take the GED? Yes. You must be a Mississippi 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 Mississippi? Yes, for some residents. Mississippi pays for your GED tests, including retakes, at a Mississippi test center. Use code MSFREEGED for a first test and MSRETAKE for a retake. The state does not pay for online testing. Programs have conditions and funding can run out, so confirm before you book.
What happens if I fail a GED subject in Mississippi? 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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