To take the GED in Wyoming, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $26 per subject at a test center, and online testing is not available. You do not have to live in Wyoming to test. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 18
Test center, per subject: $26
Online testing: No
Residency required: No
How much does the GED cost in Wyoming?
At a test center, the GED costs $26 per subject in Wyoming.
A discounted retake at a test center has no extra fee.
We did not find a state program that pays the test fee.
More detail: Wyoming does not charge for retakes. You receive one free copy of your transcript and certificate.
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 Wyoming?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Wyoming is 18.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 16 or 17 you can ask for an age waiver. Spend at least 12 hours at an approved Adult Basic Education center, take a TABE test and a practice test for each subject, and get state approval first.
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 Wyoming to take the GED?
No. You do not have to live in Wyoming to take the GED there.
Can you take the GED online in Wyoming?
Online testing is not available in Wyoming. You take the GED at a test center.
Details: GED.com's online testing table lists no online testing in Wyoming. Check your GED.com account before you plan to test online.
What are the GED retake rules in Wyoming?
In Wyoming: Wait at least 7 days between retakes of a subject. You can retake each subject up to six times a year.
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 Wyoming require?
Wyoming does not require GED Ready to book at a test center. Taking it anyway is a good way to check that you are ready.
You must not be enrolled in school or hold an accredited diploma. Many Wyoming test centers do not allow all four subjects in one day.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Wyoming?
When you pass, Wyoming issues the Wyoming Certificate of High School Equivalency.
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 Wyoming rules?
Check two places before you book: the Wyoming state agency and the Wyoming page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
GED.com lists $26 per subject; the state says the battery costs $104, made up of four GED Ready tests at $6 and four subject tests at $20. We show GED.com's price.
GED.com's online testing table lists no online testing in Wyoming; the state says online testing is available at 18 and older. Check your GED.com account.
Official quotes
"You must be 18 years old to test in Wyoming." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"You may not test if you are currently enrolled in school or have received an accredited high school diploma. If you are 16 or 17 you may request an age waiver for testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"To be considered, you will need to spend a minimum of 12 hours working with an approved Adult Basic Education (ABE) center preparing to submit your Age Waiver Application including verification that you are ready to test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"All applications must be approved by the state office prior to testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"No, there is no residency requirement to take the test in Wyoming." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"Wyoming charges $26 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"In Wyoming, Students must have a wait time of at least 7 days between each subject retake." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"Students are limited to six retests per subject per year." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"*Wyoming does not charge for retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"In Wyoming the credential is called the Wyoming Certificate of High School Equivalency." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"Yes, in Wyoming you can take the test in English or Spanish, however, you cannot combine two different languages to earn your credential." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"Wyoming YES NO 16+ N/A" (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
"These tests are the General Education Development (GED®, The High School Equivalency Test (HiSET® provided by PSI)." (https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/high-school-equivalency-hsec)
"In mid 2020, both test manufacturers created virtual testing, which students who are 18 years of age or older can take without having to physically be at a testing center." (https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/high-school-equivalency-hsec)
"Individuals may retake a high school equivalency subtest up to six times per calendar year for both the GED and the HiSET. However, there is a mandatory seven day wait period between each retake." (https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/high-school-equivalency-hsec)
"The GED battery costs $104 in paper-based, computer-based, and virtual testing formats:" (https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/high-school-equivalency-hsec)
"4 subjects GED Ready (an online official practice test) at $6 per subject" (https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/high-school-equivalency-hsec)
"4 subjects for the GED exam at $20 per subject" (https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/high-school-equivalency-hsec)
"Virtual testing is not allowed for 16 and 17-year old students." (https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/high-school-equivalency-hsec)
"After earning a credential, students will be sent one complimentary copy of earned transcripts and of their certificate." (https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/high-school-equivalency-hsec)
"No, Wyoming doesn't require you to prepare for the GED® test in an adult education classroom." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"No, you're not required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"You can schedule an online exam after you've scored a 'green' GED Ready® Score." (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
"many Wyoming testing centers will not allow for full battery testing on one day." (https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/high-school-equivalency-hsec)
"All additional copies can be obtained by creating an account on diplomasender.com" (https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/high-school-equivalency-hsec)
"You will receive one discounted … retake for every GED® test subject you purchase but don't pass. You have 365 days after your full price test to use this retake. … GED Testing Service waives its $26 testing fee" (https://www.ged.com/policies/wyoming.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Wyoming? It costs $26 per subject at a test center. 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 Wyoming? 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 Wyoming? No. Online testing is not available in Wyoming, so you test at a test center.
Do I have to live in Wyoming to take the GED? No. Wyoming 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 Wyoming? You only retake the subject you did not pass. Wait at least 7 days between retakes of a subject. You can retake each subject up to six times a year.
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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