GED and HiSET in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire the GED costs $144 in person or online and the HiSET costs $140, minimum age 18.

How New Hampshire compares

At $144, New Hampshire (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 New Hampshire, it is the same in Massachusetts ($144) and Vermont ($144).

At $144, New Hampshire (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 New Hampshire, it is the same in Vermont ($144).

At $140, New Hampshire (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 New Hampshire, it is cheaper in Maine ($0).

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

Tests accepted: GED and HiSETNew Hampshire is listed on the HiSET page; GED policy page https://www.ged.com/policies/new_hampshire.html exists. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
Credential awarded: High School Equivalency CertificateSource: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED, all 4 subjects in person: $144Calculated: 4 x $36 (computer-based); paper-based would be 4 x $46 = $184. No other fees listed. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject in person: $36Computer-based at a test center. Paper-based is $46 per module. 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
HiSET, all 5 subtests: $140Paper/computer, 5 subtests, no retakes, one calendar year; @Home total is $225. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
HiSET, one subtest: $28Paper or computer: $18 test fee + $10 test center fee. @Home is $51 per subtest. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
Ways to pay less: GED computer test center: one discounted retake per subject not passed within 365 days (GED Testing Service waives its $26 fee; $10 NH test center fee applies). No discounted retakes online or on paper. Check local adult education centers for scholarships; WIOA Youth, the NH Employment Program, some school districts, employers, health insurers and local churches may help. HiSET page lists no reduced-cost options.HiSET page https://hiset.org/new-hampshire/ checked; none listed. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED online at home: YesMinimum age 18 for online. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
HiSET at home: YesHiSET @Home, remote proctored; not available under 18. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10

Minimum age: 18HiSET page also says at least 18: https://hiset.org/new-hampshire/ Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Under the minimum age: Ages 16-17 (GED): download the New Hampshire Age Waiver, score Green (145+) on GED Ready, get permission from the Superintendent or designee (home education students need permission from the participating agency), get parent or guardian consent, and fax the form to the Bureau of Adult Education at (603) 271-3454; test takers are expected to stay enrolled in school until they earn the certificate. Online GED requires age 18. HiSET: exceptions for 16-17 exist; policies are on the New Hampshire Adult Education site; HiSET @Home is not available under 18.HiSET wording from https://hiset.org/new-hampshire/ Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Residency rule: A New Hampshire residency requirement applies (GED). HiSET: must live in or physically reside in New Hampshire, with proof such as a valid driver's license or other proof of residency. The certificate is issued by the state where the test is completed.HiSET wording from https://hiset.org/new-hampshire/ Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Retake policy: GED test center: no wait for the first two retakes, then a 60-day wait after three attempts; no yearly limit. GED online: one retake before a 60-day wait; online retake $36, paper retake $46, neither discounted. HiSET: each subtest up to 6 times per calendar year; retakes cost only the test center fee (or $23 at home); full test fee applies to the first and fourth attempts.HiSET wording from https://hiset.org/new-hampshire/ (that page also says 'five times within a twelve-month period', which conflicts). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10