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title: What’s the cost of the GED test?
url: "https://onsego.com/docs/whats-the-cost-of-the-ged-test/"
updated: "2026-08-04"
category: GED Requirements, Fees
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# What’s the cost of the GED test?

The cost of the GED test varies from state to state, but in most states, the GED® fee is around $36 per subject test. There are 4 subject tests, so the total price is around $144. Online GED testing is more expensive because you have to purchase four GED Ready tests to qualify for online testing.

You can check how it works in your state here: [https://onsego.com/ged-test-by-state/](https://onsego.com/ged-test-by-state/)

Some states subsidize the test fee, and others offer free testing. There are also states that offer the GED test at no cost to first-time testers.

Five states offer GED or HiSET testing for free: New York, West Virginia, Connecticut, Illinois, and Maine.

- New York, West Virginia, Illinois, and Connecticut use the GED test
- Maine uses the HiSET test
- Connecticut uses the GED, but there’s a small registration fee

2 states and the District of Columbia partially subsidize the GED exam, but more states have followed this example.

- Arkansas: the GED exam fee is $16 ($4 per module/subtest)
- Maryland: the GED exam costs $45 for all 4 subjects ($11.25 per module)
- District of Columbia: the entire GED exam costs $15 ($3.75 per module)
- Many states offer free GED testing to first-time testers

Keep in mind that Onsego offers GED prep courses; the actual GED® test is provided by the GED Testing Service. You can contact them through ged.com.

*Notice: Onsego is committed to exceptional online GED course offerings. We present this information to aid your preparation journey. However, confirming these details with official sources is crucial for accuracy.*