To take the GED in New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire to test there. 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 New Hampshire?
At a test center, the GED costs $36 per subject in New Hampshire.
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: Paper tests cost $46 per subject, with no discounted retakes. A discounted computer retake costs a $10 test center fee; online retakes cost $36. Ask your local adult education center about local scholarships.
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 New Hampshire?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in New Hampshire 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 approved age waiver: a green GED Ready score (145+), permission from your superintendent, and a parent's consent. You submit a waiver for one subject at a time. 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 New Hampshire to take the GED?
Yes. You need to live in New Hampshire to take the GED there.
New Hampshire has a residency requirement. The name and address on your GED account must match your government-issued photo ID.
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 New Hampshire?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in New Hampshire for $36 per subject.
Details: Online testing is open to test-takers 18 and older. You need a green GED Ready score before you schedule.
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 New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire: 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 New Hampshire require?
New Hampshire 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.
The state requires GED Ready only if you are under 18, but some test centers may require a practice test. You cannot combine GED and HiSET scores.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in New Hampshire?
When you pass, New Hampshire issues the New Hampshire High School Equivalency Certificate.
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 New Hampshire rules?
Check two places before you book: the New Hampshire state agency and the New Hampshire page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"You must be 18 years old to test in New Hampshire." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"Take the GED Ready and score Green (145+)" (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"Have consent from a parent or legal guardian" (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"Minimum age for testing Online in New Hampshire is 18." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"Yes, there is a residency requirement to take the test in New Hampshire." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"New Hampshire charges $36 per module for the GED® test taken on computer based testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"New Hampshire charges $46 per module for the GED® test taken on paper based testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"New Hampshire charges $36 per subject for the GED® test taken online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"In New Hampshire, there is no waiting period for your first two retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"In New Hampshire, there is a $10 test center fee for test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"Mail the form with your $10 fee to the address on the form." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"It is not required at the state level for test takers who are 18 or over. Some test centers may require a practice test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"In New Hampshire the credential is called High School Equivalency Certificate." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"New Hampshire YES YES 18+ N/A" (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
"Starting in January, 2023, New Hampshire offers both nationally recognized high school equivalency tests, the HiSET Exam or the GED Exam, as options to earn a NH High School Equivalency Certificate." (https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-career-development/office-adult-education/nh-high-school-equivalency-testing)
"At this time, test takers may NOT combine scores between the two tests." (https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-career-development/office-adult-education/nh-high-school-equivalency-testing)
"Students 16 and 17 years old are required to have an approved waiver to the age requirement in order to be able to take the HiSET Test." (https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-of-adult-education/high-school-equivalency-testing-for-students-16-and-17-years-of-age)
"You may submit a waiver form for one subtest at a time." (https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-of-adult-education/high-school-equivalency-testing-for-students-16-and-17-years-of-age)
"Have permission from your Superintendent/designees" (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"Fax completed form to the Bureau of Adult Education at (603) 271-3454" (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"Programs such as WIOA Youth, the NH Employment Program, as well as some school districts, employers, health insurance companies and local churches will also assist with the cost of the test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"In New Hampshire, the Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in New Hampshire." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"In New Hampshire, the paper test costs $46 for a retake." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-hampshire.html)
"Make sure that the name and address of your HiSET or GED account matches your government issued photo ID." (https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-of-adult-education/high-school-equivalency-testing-for-students-16-and-17-years-of-age)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in New Hampshire? 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 New Hampshire? 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 New Hampshire? 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 New Hampshire to take the GED? Yes. You must be a New Hampshire resident to test there. Bring proof of where you live if your ID does not show it.
What happens if I fail a GED subject in New Hampshire? 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.
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