GED in Kansas

In Kansas the GED costs $156 in person or online, minimum age 18.

How Kansas compares

At $156, Kansas (GED, all 4 subjects in person) is cheaper than 9 states and more expensive than 32 states.

That is $12 above the national median. The national median is $144 (42 states with a confirmed price, range $0 to $200).

Compared with Kansas, it is cheaper in Missouri ($142) and Nebraska ($144); more expensive in Colorado ($174).

At $156, Kansas (GED, all 4 subjects online) is cheaper than 8 states and more expensive than 28 states.

That is $12 above the national median. The national median is $144 (37 states with a confirmed price, range $104 to $200).

Compared with Kansas, it is cheaper in Missouri ($154) and Nebraska ($144); more expensive in Colorado ($174).

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

Tests accepted: GEDKansas is not listed on https://hiset.org/get-started/state-requirements/ (checked 2026-10-10). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Credential awarded: Kansas State High School DiplomaSource: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED, all 4 subjects in person: $156Calculated: 4 subjects x $39. The source gives per-subject prices only and lists no other fees. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject in person: $39Also stated on https://www.ged.com/policies/kansas.html. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, all 4 subjects online: $156Calculated: 4 subjects x $39. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject online: $39Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Ways to pay less: In person only: one discounted retake per subject purchased but not passed, used within 365 days of the full-price test (GED Testing Service waives its $26 fee; retake costs $13 = $10 test center fee + $3 state fee). No discounted retakes for online tests. One free electronic diploma and transcript after passing.No state voucher or free-testing program found on the GED page. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED online at home: YesRequires approval: must be enrolled in a WIOA Title II adult education program (or contact a local WIOA Title I program), plus a green GED Ready score from the last 60 days. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Minimum age: 18Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Under the minimum age: Testers can be 16 or 17 with a Compulsory School Attendance Disclaimer and/or Compulsory Attendance Exemption Form, signed by a parent or guardian, from their current school district. Online under-18 testers need a parent or guardian present at check-in to consent to recording.The page says 'can be 16'; it does not state the upper bound of the exception explicitly. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Residency rule: No residency requirement to test in Kansas.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Retake policy: In person: no wait after a first failed attempt; after three attempts at a subject, a 60-day wait applies; retests use a different form. Online: one retake, then a 60-day wait after two attempts at a subject. In-person retake costs $13 with the discount; online retake costs $39.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10