Vermont GED Requirements
- Resident: You must be a resident of Vermont.
- Age: In Vermont, you must be 18 years old to take the GED. If you are 16-17, 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 online in Vermont.
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Cost:
- GED Cost at a Test Center: $36 per subject or $144 for all subjects.
- GED Cost Online: $36 per subject or $144 for all subjects.
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Score:
- GED: A minimum score of 145 is required on each subject to pass.
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service website.
- Diploma: After passing the GED test, the State of Vermont 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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Below you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about how to obtain your GED in Vermont.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Vermont GED test. 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 Vermont.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 5 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The GED test is $30 per subject, or $120 in full in Vermont.
You must score at least 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 in Vermont can be taken online* or at an official GED testing center. Find the closest center to you in Vermont 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 (online). For more information, please click here.
No, you are not required to be a resident of Vermont.
You must be 18 years old to take the Vermont GED test. If you are 16 or 17, you may take the test with parental consent.
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.
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