How to Get a GED® or HiSET® in Louisiana

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Louisiana GED and HiSET Requirements


  • Resident: You do not have to be a resident of Louisiana.
  • Age: In Louisiana, you must be 19 years old to take the GED or HiSET. If you are 16-18, you must meet specific requirements.
  • 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 Louisiana.
  • Cost:
    • GED Cost at a Test Center: $38.50 per subject or $154 for all subjects.
    • GED Cost Online: $36 per subject or $144 for all subjects.
    • HiSET Cost at a Test Center: $21 per subtest or $105 for all subtests.
    • HiSET Cost Online: $32.50 per subtest or $162.50 for all subtests.

      Note: In Louisiana, a one-time state fee of $10 is required at the time you book your first subtest in a calendar year, and must be paid annually.

  • 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 GED test or HiSET exam, the State of Louisiana 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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