GED in New Jersey

In New Jersey the GED costs $144 in person or online, minimum age 18.

How New Jersey compares

At $144, New Jersey (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 Jersey, it is cheaper in New York ($0); the same in Delaware ($144) and Pennsylvania ($144).

At $144, New Jersey (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 Jersey, it is the same in Delaware ($144) and Pennsylvania ($144).

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

Tests accepted: GEDhiset.org/new-jersey/ says 'As of June 1, 2023, New Jersey is no longer offering the HiSET Exam.' (the state is still listed on https://hiset.org/get-started/state-requirements/). GED policy page: https://www.ged.com/policies/new_jersey.html Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
Credential awarded: New Jersey State Issued High School DiplomaSource: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED, all 4 subjects in person: $144Calculated: $36 x 4 subjects. The page states only per-subject prices; no other fees listed for first attempts. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject in person: $36Also $36.00 in https://www.ged.com/etc/clientlibs/websites/ged/assets/resources/dropdown-json/dropdown-price-and-rules.json Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, all 4 subjects online: $144Calculated: $36 x 4 subjects. The page states only per-subject prices. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject online: $36Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Ways to pay less: In person: one discounted retake per subject not passed, usable within 365 days of the full-price test (GED Testing Service waives its $26 fee; New Jersey charges a $10 test center fee per retake). Online retakes are not discounted. No free or subsidised first-attempt program found on the page.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED online at home: YesRequires a 'Likely to Pass' (green) GED Ready score for each subject, scheduled within 60 days of that score. Webcam and reliable internet needed; all subjects cannot be taken on the same day online. 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 if they complete a Certificate of Consent to Participate form, are not enrolled in school, and have a parent or guardian accompany them. For online testing, a parent or guardian must be present at check-in.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Residency rule: Must show photo ID plus proof of New Jersey residency; residency documents must be from the current or previous month. Online testers must be New Jersey residents or they will not receive a diploma even if they pass.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Retake policy: In person: no wait after a first failed attempt; after three attempts on a subject, a 60-day wait applies; no yearly limit. Online: one retake before a 60-day wait (applies after two online attempts on a subject).Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10