GED and HiSET in Minnesota

In Minnesota the GED costs $144 in person or online and the HiSET costs $140, minimum age 19.

How Minnesota compares

At $144, Minnesota (GED, all 4 subjects in person) is cheaper than 14 states, the same price as 18 states and more expensive than 9 states.

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

Compared with Minnesota, it is the same in North Dakota ($144); more expensive in Michigan ($174) and South Dakota ($200).

At $144, Minnesota (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 Minnesota, it is the same in North Dakota ($144); more expensive in Michigan ($174) and South Dakota ($200).

At $140, Minnesota (HiSET, all 5 subtests) is cheaper than 5 states, the same price as 2 states and more expensive than 13 states.

That is $10 above the national median. The national median is $130 (21 states with a confirmed price, range $0 to $190).

Compared with Minnesota, it is cheaper in Iowa ($90); more expensive in Michigan ($160).

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

Tests accepted: GED and HiSETListed on https://hiset.org/get-started/state-requirements/ and https://www.ged.com/policies/minnesota.html. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
Credential awarded: State of Minnesota GED DiplomaThe HiSET page does not name the credential it leads to. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED, all 4 subjects in person: $144Calculated: 4 x $36, no other fees listed. Not stated as a total by an official source. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject in person: $36Before the MNGED10 promo. 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: $36Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
HiSET, all 5 subtests: $140Stated expected total for computer test center, 5 subtests, no retakes, one calendar year. Paper total is $170; at-home $205. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
HiSET, one subtest: $28Paper or computer at a test center: $18 test fee + $10 test center fee + $0 state admin fee. At-home is $41 per subtest. Page says fees increased in 2026. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
Ways to pay less: GED: promo code MNGED10 gives $10 off the first GED test in each subject (up to 4), in person or online, while state funding lasts. HiSET: promo code MNHSEFREE covers the full testing fee per subtest (capped at $156.25 per test across five subtests) for self-paying candidates with a Minnesota address, at approved test centers or at home; not valid for retakes; funds not guaranteed. Local adult education programs may offer other assistance.HiSET side: https://hiset.org/minnesota/. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED online at home: YesRequires a green GED Ready score; subjects scheduled one at a time. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
HiSET at home: YesAt-home online proctored, $41 per subtest. Military ID not accepted. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10

Minimum age: 19HiSET also 19 without a waiver: https://hiset.org/minnesota/. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Under the minimum age: GED: 17-year-olds who are out of school need an Age Waiver Form from the Minnesota Department of Education. HiSET: ages 17 or 18, not enrolled in high school, must apply for an age waiver (forms from the MDE Adult Education/ABE program) before testing and bring government photo ID.HiSET side: https://hiset.org/minnesota/. Online GED under 18 needs a parent or guardian at check-in. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Residency rule: GED: no residency requirement. HiSET: Minnesota residency not required to test, but the MNHSEFREE discount requires a Minnesota address.HiSET side: https://hiset.org/minnesota/. GED page says Minnesota residents can test in ND and SD but not WI. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Retake policy: GED in person: no wait after a first failure (may vary by center); 60-day wait after 3 attempts in a subject; no yearly limit; one discounted retake per unpassed subject within 365 days ($10 Minnesota test center fee). GED online: one retake, then 60 days; online retake $36, no discount. HiSET: maximum six attempts per subtest per calendar year (page also says five retakes in 12 months); retake cost is the test center fee ($10) or $17.50 at-home; full test fee on the first and fourth attempts.HiSET side: https://hiset.org/minnesota/ (internally inconsistent on limits). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10