The GED test is a four-subject high school equivalency test that measures skills required by high schools and requested by colleges and employers. The four subjects are:

• Science
• Social Studies
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Reasoning through Language Arts

Click on each subject above for sample questions. Click here to see an overview of what is on the GED test.

In Georgia, if you take the test in person at a testing center, each subject-area test is $40 ($160 for the full battery). If you take the Online Proctored GED test, each subject-area test is $46 ($184 for the full battery).

The GED test can only be administered to individuals who:

• Are at least 16 years of age* (*16 and 17 year olds must enroll in a state-approved adult education program and receive approval to test. Contact your local Adult Education Center for more information.)
• Have not graduated from an accredited high school
• Are not currently enrolled in a regular high school; and
• Can provide a valid photo ID (driver’s license, state identification card, military ID or Passport).

No. You do not need to be a resident of Georgia to take the GED test in Georgia; however, you must take and pass your last test in Georgia to earn the state credential.

Visit www.ged.com or call 1-877 EXAM GED to register, schedule, and pay for the GED test. Credit and debit cards are acceptable forms of payment. You must bring a valid photo ID (driver’s license, state identification card, military ID or Passport) with you on test day. After you create an account, when you are ready to register for a test, the application will display the testing centers in your area based on your zip code.

In order to pass the GED test, a candidate must score 145 on each subject-area test.

Candidates may take each subject-area test three times without any waiting period. After the third attempt, candidates must wait 60-days after their last attempt before they can test again. The first two retakes will be $20 if the retakes occur within 12 calendar months. Any additional retakes will be $40.

Graduates should expect to receive credentials in the mail within 2-3 weeks from the final test date.

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The GED diploma is one type of high school equivalency offered in Georgia. GED graduates may also attend technical college with free tuition if you enroll in one of the 17 areas funded by the HOPE Career Grant. Visit here for detailed information on HOPE Career Grant programs.

To address public health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, GED Testing Service is now offering the Online Proctored GED Test. Georgia residents may select the Online Proctored GED Test and take the GED test from home while securely monitored by an online proctor. All subject area tests are $46 each.

To participate in the Online Proctored GED Test, you will need a computer, webcam, and reliable internet — no tablets or phones are allowed. You will also need to take the test in a private room with a closed door. Before scheduling and paying for the test, it’s important to run a system check to be sure that your computer meets the requirements.

To find out more about the Online Proctored GED Test and to see if you are eligible, visit this website and watch this video

 

To view the differences between an Online Proctored Test vs. In-Person GED Test, click here.

In Georgia, GED test scores from the 2014 series have not expired and there are no scheduled plans for expiration. Please log into your GED.com account to continue testing. If you require assistance with test preparation, click here to contact one of our FREE adult education programs.

Only incomplete GED tests taken before 2014 have expired and are no longer available for viewing.

 

Both the GED test and HiSET exam are recognized high school equivalency credentials in Georgia. For a comparison of the GED® Test and HiSET® Exam, view this resource.