Cornerstones Career Learning Center
420 South Roosevelt Street
Aberdeen, SD
57401
605-626-2298
Department of Labor and Regulation
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
(605) 773-5017
Brookings Department of Labor and Regulation
1310 S. Main Avenue, Suite 103
Brookings, SD 57006
605-688-4350
Oglala Lakota College
Cheyenne River College Ctr
113 Lincoln Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
605-964-8011
Cornerstones Career Learning Center
33 Third Street SE
Huron, SD 57350
605-353-7175
Lower Brule Community College
137 Sacred Circle Drive
Lower Brule, SD 57548
605-473-5028
Mitchell Technical Institute
1800 E. Spruce St
Mitchell, SD
57301
605-995-7206
Career Learning Center of the Black Hills
730 E Watertown Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-5120
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DOC SD Western SD Juvenile Service Center
3505 Cambell Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-2639
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DOC SD Pennington County Jail
307 Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-6116
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DOC SD Rapid City Minimum Unit-Mobile1
2725 Creek Drive
Rapid City, SD 57703
605-369-4433
Lake Area Technical Institute
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-5284
South Dakota State GED Test Eligibility Requirements
- You do not have to be a resident of South Dakota
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate
- You must be at least 18 years old. if you are 16 or 17 you must have home school status, be attending an in-school GED prep program, or submit to the state office an underage testing waiver signed by your parent/guardian and a school official. Other rules may apply so be sure to check for additional requirements.
- Cost: GED: $32.50 (per subject) or $130 (all subjects)
- Passing Score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED® Testing Service page.
- After you pass the test, the State of South Dakota will award you a certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in South Dakota .
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test in South Dakota. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts when you take it in South Dakota.
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
115 minutes
Social Studies
90 minutes
Science
90 minutes
Language Arts
150 minutes
Total
7 hours, 41 minutes
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
46
Social Studies
35
Science
34
Language Arts
46
The GED test in South Dakota is $32.50 per subject, or $130 in full.
A passing score on the GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
You can take any subject on the test up to 3 times with no waiting period, but after the 3rd attempt you must wait 60 days before your next attempt.
The GED test can be taken at an official GED testing center or online*, as long as you meet additional computer system requirements. For on location testing, find the closest center to you in South Dakota here.
*Online Proctored GED test notifcaition update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely. You can plan on having this option available to you after September 1st, 2021. A few more facts regarding the OP GED test option:
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The price will increase by $6 per subject in most states. Click here to see the current price.
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Students who schedule a test before September 1st, 2021 will pay the current OP price, no matter when the test is delivered.
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Vouchers you have already purchased will continue to be valid for use with OP tests through December 1st, 2021. The vouchers will cover 100% of the cost for OP or in-person testing if used before Dec. 1st.
For more information, please click here.
No, you are not required to live in SD to take the test there.
Click here for a list of testing centers in South Dakota.
You must be 18 years old to take the test in South Dakota. If you are 16 or 17, you may take the test if you currently attend an in-school GED study program, if you submit an underage testing waiver, or if you have home school status. The South Dakota underage testing waiver can be found here. Find out more about Home School Status here.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test in South Dakota. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts when you take it in South Dakota.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The GED test in South Dakota is $32.50 per subject, or $130 in full.
A passing score on the GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
You can take any subject on the test up to 3 times with no waiting period, but after the 3rd attempt you must wait 60 days before your next attempt.
The GED test can be taken at an official GED testing center or online*, as long as you meet additional computer system requirements. For on location testing, find the closest center to you in South Dakota here.
*Online Proctored GED test notifcaition update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely. You can plan on having this option available to you after September 1st, 2021. A few more facts regarding the OP GED test option:
-
The price will increase by $6 per subject in most states. Click here to see the current price.
-
Students who schedule a test before September 1st, 2021 will pay the current OP price, no matter when the test is delivered.
-
Vouchers you have already purchased will continue to be valid for use with OP tests through December 1st, 2021. The vouchers will cover 100% of the cost for OP or in-person testing if used before Dec. 1st.
For more information, please click here.
No, you are not required to live in SD to take the test there.
Click here for a list of testing centers in South Dakota.
You must be 18 years old to take the test in South Dakota. If you are 16 or 17, you may take the test if you currently attend an in-school GED study program, if you submit an underage testing waiver, or if you have home school status. The South Dakota underage testing waiver can be found here. Find out more about Home School Status here.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
Over 20 Million Adults
That’s how many have successfully passed the GED® Test. So why wait?
LET’S GET STARTED“I’m 24 years old and a single mother of a 4 year old son. I dropped out of school in th 9th grade, at the age of 16. I got pregnant when I was 19 and realized that I needed an education to find employment. I started GED test prep in October and successfully passed 4 of the 5 tests. I am pushing myself and working hard on trying to pass [Math]. I don’t want a life of poverty for my son.”