Alaska GED Requirements
- Resident: There is no residency requirement in Alaska.
- Age: You must be 18 years of age. 16-17 year olds require specific requirements.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: GED at a Test Center: $36 (per subject). GED Test Online: $36 (per subject); $144 (all subjects).
- Score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED® Testing Service page.
- Diploma: After you pass the test, the State of Alaska will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Online GED Classes
Online programs like GED Academy are available to help you get your GED fast and easy.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Alaska.
How old do I have to be to take the GED test in Alaska?
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you can take the GED test if you meet specific requirements.
What is the Alaska GED high school equivalency test?
The GED test is one of three high school equivalency tests offered in the United States that grants you a certificate that shows you have the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Alaska only offers the GED test, and you can only register for the test through the GED Testing Service.
The number of times you can take the test and the speed at which you can get your certificate depends on what you already know that’s covered on the GED test in Alaska. You can figure that out by signing up to take a free, quick and easy practice test so you know what you need to brush up on before jumping in to take the GED test.
We also help you prepare to pass the test by providing access to our GED Academy course - the best online study program to help you get where you want to be.
Still need help? Get in touch with us.
What subjects are on the GED test in Alaska?
The Alaska GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
How long is the Alaska GED test?
Total, the GED test in Alaska will take you 7 hours and 41 minutes if you take all four subject test at once. Or you can take each subject one at a time:
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
115 minutes
Social Studies
90 minutes
Science
90 minutes
Language Arts
150 minutes
How many questions are on the Alaska GED test?
We've broken it all down for you below.
Did you know? You don't have to take all four subject tests at once. When you feel ready to take one or more tests in any subject, simply schedule a time at the nearest Alaska testing center to you to take just those tests!
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
46 questions
Social Studies
35 questions
Science
34 questions
Language Arts
46 questions
Total
161 questions
How can I check my Alaska GED test score?
If you are in Alaska, you can easily check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account here.
What is the passing score in Alaska?
A passing score on the GED test in Alaska is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects.
Can I retake a subject on the Alaska GED test if I don't pass?
We get it - testing can be stressfull. But you're in Alaska, so don't worry, you can absolutely re-test!
Testing Center: there is no waiting period for your first two retakes. After taking a test subject three times, you'll have to wait 60 days before retesting. There's no limit to how many times you can test in a year. Online: The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period. After taking a test subject two times online, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting.
Can I take the Alaska GED test online?
Yes, you can take the GED test online or at an official Alaska GED testing center. Be sure to check out our list of testing centers to find the closest center to you.
How do I apply for disability accommodations for Alaska GED?
The state of Alaska allows you to apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page if you have a disability.
Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
How do I get a copy of my Alaska GED test transcript?
To get a copy of your Alaska GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
How much does the test cost in Alaska?
The GED test in Alaska Cost at a Test Center: $36 (per subject), Online: $36 (per subject) or $144 (all subjects).
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you can take the GED test if you meet specific requirements.
The GED test is one of three high school equivalency tests offered in the United States that grants you a certificate that shows you have the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Alaska only offers the GED test, and you can only register for the test through the GED Testing Service.
The number of times you can take the test and the speed at which you can get your certificate depends on what you already know that’s covered on the GED test in Alaska. You can figure that out by signing up to take a free, quick and easy practice test so you know what you need to brush up on before jumping in to take the GED test.
We also help you prepare to pass the test by providing access to our GED Academy course - the best online study program to help you get where you want to be.
Still need help? Get in touch with us.
The Alaska GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
Total, the GED test in Alaska will take you 7 hours and 41 minutes if you take all four subject test at once. Or you can take each subject one at a time:
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
We've broken it all down for you below.
Did you know? You don't have to take all four subject tests at once. When you feel ready to take one or more tests in any subject, simply schedule a time at the nearest Alaska testing center to you to take just those tests!
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 questions |
| Social Studies | 35 questions |
| Science | 34 questions |
| Language Arts | 46 questions |
| Total | 161 questions |
If you are in Alaska, you can easily check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account here.
A passing score on the GED test in Alaska is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects.
We get it - testing can be stressfull. But you're in Alaska, so don't worry, you can absolutely re-test!
Testing Center: there is no waiting period for your first two retakes. After taking a test subject three times, you'll have to wait 60 days before retesting. There's no limit to how many times you can test in a year. Online: The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period. After taking a test subject two times online, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting.
Yes, you can take the GED test online or at an official Alaska GED testing center. Be sure to check out our list of testing centers to find the closest center to you.
The state of Alaska allows you to apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page if you have a disability.
Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Alaska GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
The GED test in Alaska Cost at a Test Center: $36 (per subject), Online: $36 (per subject) or $144 (all subjects).
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