How to Get a GED® or HiSET® in Georgia

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Georgia GED and HiSET Requirements


  • Resident: You do not have to be a resident of Georgia.
  • Age: In Georgia, you must be at least 18 years old to take the GED or HiSET. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you are considered an Underage Youth and must enroll in a state-approved adult education program and receive approval to test by the Office of Adult Education in Georgia.
  • Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
  • Online Testing: Yes, you can take the GED and HiSET online in Georgia.
  • Cost:
    • GED Cost at a Test Center: $46 per subject or $184 for all subjects.
    • GED Cost Online: $46 per subject or $184 for all subjects.
    • HiSET Cost at a Test Center: $17 per subtest or $85 for all subtests.
    • HiSET Cost Online: $36.25 per subtest or $181.25 for all subtests.

      Note: In Georgia, eligible residents can apply for the HOPE High School Equivalency (HSE) Examination Grant Program to earn their credential for free. Residents may receive an award up to $200 to cover the cost of taking the high school equivalency exam. The HOPE HSE Grant is available for both the GED and HiSET exams. To learn more and apply, visit the Technical College System of Georgia website or call 404-679-1645.

  • Score:
    • GED: A minimum score of 145 is required on each subject to pass.
    • HiSET: A minimum score of 8 is required on each subtest, with a combined score of 45. The Language Arts, Writing essay requires a minimum score of 2.
  • Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service website or fill out a HiSET Accommodations Request Form on the HiSET website.
  • Diploma: After passing the test, the State of Georgia will award you a high school equivalency certificate, showing that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.

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