GED in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia the GED costs $159 in person or $144 online, minimum age 18.

How District of Columbia compares

At $159, District of Columbia (GED, all 4 subjects in person) is cheaper than 8 states and more expensive than 33 states.

That is $15 above the national median. The national median is $144 (42 states with a confirmed price, range $0 to $200).

Compared with District of Columbia, it is cheaper in Maryland ($144) and Virginia ($144).

At $144, District of Columbia (GED, all 4 subjects online) is cheaper than 10 states, the same price as 25 states and more expensive than 1 state.

That is exactly the national median. The national median is $144 (37 states with a confirmed price, range $104 to $200).

Compared with District of Columbia, it is the same in Maryland ($144) and Virginia ($144).

Rankings use only prices confirmed from an official source. Neighboring states come from the US Census county adjacency file.

Tests accepted: GEDDC is not listed on https://hiset.org/get-started/state-requirements/ (checked 2026-10-10). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Credential awarded: District of Columbia State DiplomaSource: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED, all 4 subjects in person: $159Calculated: 4 x $39.75, no other fees listed. With DCSAVE36 on all four subjects it would be 4 x $3.75 = $15 (calculated from the DC policy page). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject in person: $39.75Standard in-person price (dataipprice $39.75). The DC policy page says DC subsidizes $36 per subject: with promo code DCSAVE36 (usable up to four times) the first attempt is $3.75 per subject. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, all 4 subjects online: $144Calculated: 4 x $36. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject online: $36Matches dropdown-price-and-rules.json (dataOnlineprice $36.00). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Ways to pay less: DC subsidizes $36 per in-person GED subject: apply promo code DCSAVE36 at checkout, so the first attempt costs $3.75 per subject (code usable up to four times). One discounted in-person retake per unpassed subject within 365 days (GED Testing Service waives its $26 fee; DC adds no fee). One free electronic diploma and one free electronic transcript after passing. Discounted retakes are not offered online.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED online at home: YesRequires a green GED Ready score, a private room, webcam and government ID. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Minimum age: 18Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Under the minimum age: 16- and 17-year-olds may test with an age waiver if they meet one of: (1) a notarized parent/guardian permission letter, not enrolled in a traditional high school for at least 6 months, and a Notice of Intent to Homeschool filed with OSSE; (2) not enrolled in a traditional high school for at least 6 months and enrolled in a DCPS or DC public charter school program preparing for GED completion; (3) incarcerated or in a secure juvenile justice placement; (4) enrolled in a federally established GED prep program for youth under 18. Online testers under 18 need a parent or guardian at check-in.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Residency rule: Must be a DC resident, enrolled in Job Corps, or court-ordered to test. Proof such as a valid driver's license plus other residency documents shown at the test center. DC GED Program Office: (202) 274-7173.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Retake policy: In person: 30-day wait for the first 2 retakes of a subject, then a 60-calendar-day wait before each retake after 3 attempts; a GED Ready score of 'likely to pass' or 'too close to call' is required for that subject before retaking; no yearly limit. One discounted retake per unpassed subject within 365 days. Online: retakes cost $36, no discounted retakes.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10