GED in New York
In New York the GED is free in person (online testing not offered), minimum age 19.
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How New York compares
GED, all 4 subjects in person
At $0, New York (GED, all 4 subjects in person) is cheaper than 40 states and the same price as 1 state.
That is $144 below the national median. The national median is $144 (42 states with a confirmed price, range $0 to $200).
Compared with New York, it is more expensive in Connecticut ($13), Massachusetts ($144), New Jersey ($144), Pennsylvania ($144), Rhode Island ($120) and Vermont ($144).
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
- FreeAll 4 subjects; no fee listed for any subtest at a test center. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- GED, one subject in person
- FreePage states New York State does not charge test takers to take GED subtests. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- GED, all 4 subjects online
- Not offeredOnline GED not offered in New York. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- GED, one subject online
- Not offeredOnline GED not offered in New York (datanoonline = true). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- Ways to pay less
- Testing is paid for by the state: New York State does not charge test takers to take GED subtests.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Online testing
- GED online at home
- NoNew York entry has datanoonline = true and no online price. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Age
- Minimum age
- 19Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
- Under the minimum age
- Ages 16 to 18 can test with approval: complete an Age Eligibility form in the online GED account, have an authorized institutional official sign it, and mail it to the NYSED HSE Office. Approval can take up to one week after receipt; allow two weeks for mail delivery.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Residency
- Residency rule
- Must prove identity and New York State residency and have lived in NYS for at least 30 calendar days, shown by either a government-issued ID with a New York address, or an ID with an out-of-state/no address plus a document dated at least 30 days before the appointment proving NY residency. Residency must be demonstrated at the time of testing.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Retakes
- Retake policy
- After a failed subtest, wait 60 days before retaking it. A subtest can be taken no more than three times per calendar year. A passed subtest cannot be retaken for a higher score. A missed appointment triggers a 60-day wait; five no-shows lead to a 180-day scheduling block. Appointments must be cancelled or rescheduled at least 24 hours ahead.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10