To take the GED in Vermont, you must be at least 16. It costs $36 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $36 per subject. You must live in Vermont to test there. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Minimum age: 16
Test center, per subject: $36
Online, per subject: $36
Residency required: Yes
How much does the GED cost in Vermont?
At a test center, the GED costs $36 per subject in Vermont.
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: A discounted in-person retake costs a $10 test center fee. Online retakes cost $36. Classes and tutoring are free for eligible students through Vermont's Adult Education and Literacy system.
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 Vermont?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Vermont is 16.
Rules for younger test takers: If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign Vermont's Permission Form for GED Testing. 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 Vermont to take the GED?
Yes. You need to live in Vermont to take the GED there.
You must be a Vermont resident to choose Vermont as your testing state.
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 Vermont?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in Vermont for $36 per subject.
Details: Online testing is open from age 16. You need a green GED Ready score within the last 60 days 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 Vermont?
In Vermont: In person, you can take a subject three times in any one year, with no set wait between attempts. 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 Vermont require?
Vermont 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 Vermont?
When you pass, Vermont issues the Vermont Secondary 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 Vermont rules?
Check two places before you book: the Vermont state agency and the Vermont page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
GED.com's Vermont page words its online GED Ready answer unclearly; GED.com's online testing page says a green GED Ready score is required. We show that rule.
Official quotes
"You must be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 years old, you will need signed written consent by a parent or guardian." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"In Vermont you are required to be a resident to choose Vermont as your jurisdiction." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"Vermont charges $36 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"Vermont charges $36 per subject for the GED ® test taken online ." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"No, you are required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"Students may take the same subject test over again three times in any one year. There is no set time between when a student takes one subject test and when a student may take it over again." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"*In Vermont, there is a $10 test center fee for GED® test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in Vermont." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"In Vermont the credential is called the Vermont Secondary School Equivalency Certificate." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"Before you can schedule an online test, you must score" (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
"at least 16 years old (those under 18 must have parental permission to take the test);" (https://education.vermont.gov/learning/adult-education/general-educational-development-ged)
"are a Vermont resident." (https://education.vermont.gov/learning/adult-education/general-educational-development-ged)
"The Permission Form for GED Testing must be signed by a parent/guardian." (https://education.vermont.gov/learning/adult-education/general-educational-development-ged)
"Students must meet all of the GED Testing Service’s eligibility requirements and comply with their policies for online testing." (https://education.vermont.gov/learning/adult-education/general-educational-development-ged)
"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/vermont.html)
"instruction and tutoring are available through Vermont’s Adult Education and Literacy system at no cost to eligible students." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"After passing the GED ® test, you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma, one free electronic transcript." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"No, you’re not required to take the GED Ready ® practice test before taking the official GED ® test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/vermont.html)
"on the GED Ready practice test within the last 60 days." (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Vermont? 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 Vermont? The standard minimum age is 16.
Can I take the GED online in Vermont? 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 Vermont to take the GED? Yes. You must be a Vermont 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 Vermont? You only retake the subject you did not pass. In person, you can take a subject three times in any one year, with no set wait between attempts. 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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