GED and HiSET in New Mexico
In New Mexico the GED price is not confirmed and the HiSET costs $90, minimum age 18.
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How New Mexico compares
GED, all 4 subjects in person
New Mexico is not ranked (GED, all 4 subjects in person) because its price is not confirmed from an official source.
The national median is $144 (42 states with a confirmed price, range $0 to $200).
GED, all 4 subjects online
New Mexico is not ranked (GED, all 4 subjects online) because its price is not confirmed from an official source.
The national median is $144 (37 states with a confirmed price, range $104 to $200).
HiSET, all 5 subtests
At $90, New Mexico (HiSET, all 5 subtests) is cheaper than 17 states, the same price as 2 states and more expensive than 1 state.
That is $40 below the national median. The national median is $130 (21 states with a confirmed price, range $0 to $190).
Compared with New Mexico, it is more expensive in Colorado ($177.50) and Oklahoma ($165).
Rankings use only prices confirmed from an official source. Neighboring states come from the US Census county adjacency file.
Which test you can take
- Tests accepted
- GED and HiSETGED page: https://www.ged.com/policies/new_mexico.html. HiSET listed on https://hiset.org/get-started/state-requirements/. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
- Credential awarded
- New Mexico High School DiplomaName per the GED page. The HiSET page did not state a credential name for New Mexico. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Cost
- GED, all 4 subjects in person
- Not confirmedThe page's 'Budget for the Test' section lists $80 in person and $172 online, which do not clearly match $36 x 4 ($144). Not calculating a total because of this conflict; confirm with the New Mexico state administrator. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- GED, one subject in person
- $36Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- GED, all 4 subjects online
- Not confirmedPage 'Budget for the Test' lists $172 online, which does not clearly match $36 x 4 ($144). Total not given because of this conflict. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- GED, one subject online
- $36Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- HiSET, all 5 subtests
- $90Page's estimated total for paper (5 subtests, no retakes). Computer at test center is $130; at-home is $205. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
- HiSET, one subtest
- $18Paper test: $18 per subtest, $0 test center fee. Computer at test center is $26 ($18 + $8 center fee); at-home remote proctored is $41 ($18 + $23 proctor fee). Test centers may charge additional fees. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
- Ways to pay less
- New Mexico Free High School Equivalency program: residents may have GED testing fees covered if they score 145 or higher on a GED Ready test within 60 days of scheduling the official test. In-person GED: one discounted retake per subject not passed within 365 days (New Mexico charges a $10 test center fee per retake); online GED retakes are not discounted ($36). HiSET: check with the State Office or an adult education provider for voucher codes.HiSET voucher statement is from https://hiset.org/new-mexico/. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Online testing
Age
- Minimum age
- 18Same for HiSET: https://hiset.org/new-mexico/ Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- Under the minimum age
- GED: 16- and 17-year-olds may test with a permission form with consent from their local school district and parents or guardians; for online testing a parent or guardian must attend the pre-test check-in or the session is revoked. HiSET: 16- and 17-year-olds must complete an underage form submitted by email and can schedule only after it is approved; under 16 may not test.HiSET part from https://hiset.org/new-mexico/. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Residency
- Residency rule
- No residency requirement to take the test. (The Free High School Equivalency program is for New Mexico residents.)HiSET also has no residency requirement: https://hiset.org/new-mexico/ Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Retakes
- Retake policy
- GED in person: no wait after a first failed attempt; after three attempts on a subject, a 60-day wait; no yearly limit. GED online: one retake before a 60-day wait. HiSET: each subtest up to three times in a 6-month period (Jan 1-Jun 30, Jul 1-Dec 31); retakes cost only the test center fee or the $23 at-home proctor fee, with the full test fee on the first and fourth attempt.HiSET part from https://hiset.org/new-mexico/. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10