GED and HiSET in Ohio

In Ohio the GED costs $144 in person or online and the HiSET costs $130, minimum age 18.

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How Ohio compares

GED, all 4 subjects in person

At $144, Ohio (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 Ohio, it is cheaper in West Virginia ($0); the same in Kentucky ($144) and Pennsylvania ($144); more expensive in Indiana ($180) and Michigan ($174).

GED, all 4 subjects online

At $144, Ohio (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 Ohio, it is the same in Indiana ($144), Kentucky ($144) and Pennsylvania ($144); more expensive in Michigan ($174).

HiSET, all 5 subtests

At $130, Ohio (HiSET, all 5 subtests) is cheaper than 8 states, the same price as 3 states and more expensive than 9 states.

That is exactly the national median. The national median is $130 (21 states with a confirmed price, range $0 to $190).

Compared with Ohio, it is the same in Pennsylvania ($130); more expensive in Michigan ($160).

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 HiSETOhio is listed on the HiSET state requirements page and has a GED policy page at https://www.ged.com/policies/ohio.html. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
Credential awarded: Ohio High School Equivalency DiplomaSource: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Cost

GED, all 4 subjects in person: $144Page lists $144 under 'How to Get a GED in Ohio' without stating the subject count; equals 4 x $36. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject in person: $36Matches https://www.ged.com/etc/clientlibs/websites/ged/assets/resources/dropdown-json/dropdown-price-and-rules.json (dataipprice $36.00). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, all 4 subjects online: $144Page lists $144 for online without stating the subject count; equals 4 x $36. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject online: $36Matches the GED price JSON (dataOnlineprice $36.00). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
HiSET, all 5 subtests: $130HiSET's own estimate for 5 subtests at a test center, assuming no retakes. At-home estimate is $205. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
HiSET, one subtest: $26Paper or computer at a test center: $18 test fee + $8 test center fee, $0 state fee. At-home (remote proctored) is $41 per subtest. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
Ways to pay less: First-time test takers can get a voucher worth up to $80 by contacting a Career-Technical Planning District (CTPD) before scheduling and paying. Only one voucher code, applied to the first subtest only; no-shows count against it. In-person GED: one discounted retake per unpassed subject within 365 days. HiSET page also describes $80 voucher codes for paper/computer testing, entered at registration (no reimbursement otherwise).HiSET voucher details: https://hiset.org/ohio/ Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Online testing

GED online at home: YesRequires a green GED Ready score first; each subject scheduled separately. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
HiSET at home: YesHiSET @Home, remote proctored. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10

Age

Minimum age: 18GED page says you must be 18. HiSET page describes ages 16 to 18 needing official withdrawal from school and no diploma, and says nothing about special conditions for 19+. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Under the minimum age: GED: 16- and 17-year-olds submit a current withdrawal form signed by an administrator plus a consent form signed and notarized by a parent, guardian or court official (with guardianship/court documents), mailed to the Ohio Department of Education, State of Ohio GED Office, 25 S. Front Street, MS 622, Columbus, OH 43215. Online testers under 18 need a parent or guardian at pre-test check-in. HiSET: ages 16 to 18 must be officially withdrawn from school with no high school diploma, and 16/17-year-olds need a signed consent form from a parent, guardian or court official.HiSET side: https://hiset.org/ohio/ Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Residency

Residency rule: Must be an Ohio resident to test (both GED and HiSET pages).HiSET: https://hiset.org/ohio/ Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Retakes

Retake policy: GED in person: no wait for the first two retakes, 60-day wait after 3 attempts at a subject; no yearly limit; one discounted retake per unpassed subject within 365 days ($10 Ohio test center fee). GED online: one retake before a 60-day wait; retakes $36, no discount. HiSET: no wait for the first three attempts then a 60-day wait; full test fee only on the 1st and 4th attempts, other retakes cost only the test center fee ($23 at home).HiSET page is inconsistent on the yearly cap (six per calendar year vs five retakes in 12 months): https://hiset.org/ohio/ Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10