GED in Nebraska
In Nebraska the GED costs $144 in person or online, minimum age 18.
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How Nebraska compares
GED, all 4 subjects in person
At $144, Nebraska (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 Nebraska, it is cheaper in Missouri ($142) and Wyoming ($104); more expensive in Colorado ($174), Kansas ($156) and South Dakota ($200).
GED, all 4 subjects online
At $144, Nebraska (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 Nebraska, it is cheaper in Wyoming ($104); more expensive in Colorado ($174), Kansas ($156), Missouri ($154) and South Dakota ($200).
Rankings use only prices confirmed from an official source. Neighboring states come from the US Census county adjacency file.
Which test you can take
Cost
- GED, all 4 subjects in person
- $144Calculated: 4 x $36; no other fees listed for first attempts. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- GED, one subject in person
- $36Standard price; many enrolled adult-ed students can test free (see reduced_cost_options). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- GED, all 4 subjects online
- $144Calculated: 4 x $36; no other fees listed. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- GED, one subject online
- $36Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- Ways to pay less
- ged.com says Nebraska residents have the opportunity to take the GED test for free. In-person: one discounted retake per subject not passed within 365 days (GED Testing Service waives its $26 fee; Nebraska charges a $10 test center fee). No discounted online retakes.The page's free-testing claim conflicts with its $36 per-subject price. Free-test terms page (found in search, not opened): https://www.ged.com/nebraska-free-ged-testing-terms.html. Confirm eligibility with the Nebraska State Office, (402) 471-4807. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Online testing
- GED online at home
- YesRequires a green GED Ready score first. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Age
- Minimum age
- 18Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- Under the minimum age
- Ages 16-17 may test if they submit NDE Form 12-003, a handwritten letter, a prior school transcript, and proof that 30 days have passed since withdrawal (or a waiver request from the last school). Approved applicants are referred to adult education and may test once an instructor approves. Nebraska requires under-18s to receive instruction before testing. Virtual testing for 16-17 requires release by the State Office and a parent or guardian present at check-in.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Residency
- Residency rule
- No residency requirement to test, but you must reside in Nebraska for a minimum of 30 days to earn the credential.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Retakes
- Retake policy
- In person: 30-day wait after a failed first attempt; after 3 attempts on a subject, a 60-day wait; no yearly limit. Online: 30-day wait after a failed first or second attempt, then 60 days after three attempts; no yearly limit; online retake costs $36 with no discount. In-person discounted retake: one per subject not passed within 365 days, plus a $10 test center fee.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10