GED in West Virginia

In West Virginia the GED is free in person (online testing not offered), minimum age 19.

How West Virginia compares

At $0, West Virginia (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 West Virginia, it is more expensive in Kentucky ($144), Maryland ($144), Ohio ($144), Pennsylvania ($144) and Virginia ($144).

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

Tests accepted: GEDThe HiSET page says: 'As of August 1, 2024, West Virginia is no longer offering the HiSET Exam.' Students who started HiSET may finish remaining subtests with GED. GED offered per https://www.ged.com/policies/west_virginia.html. Note hiset.org/get-started/state-requirements/ still links West Virginia. Source: hiset.org, checked 2026-10-10
Credential awarded: High School Equivalency DiplomaOnly test takers who complete testing in West Virginia receive a West Virginia high school equivalency diploma. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED, all 4 subjects in person: FreeAll 4 subjects free to the test taker; retakes also free. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject in person: Free'There is no cost to the test taker for taking the GED test in West Virginia.' Must schedule through a local adult learning or Option Pathway program. Also $0.00 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: Not offeredOnline GED testing is not offered in West Virginia. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject online: Not offeredOnline GED testing is not offered in West Virginia. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Ways to pay less: GED testing is free to the test taker, with no additional cost for retakes. The GED Ready practice test is free through the local adult learning center. The first transcript and diploma are free through DiplomaSender; replacements have a fee.Must go through a local adult learning or Option Pathway program to schedule. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED online at home: NoPage says online testing 'is not an option'; the price list also flags no online GED for West Virginia (datanoonline true). Online classes for preparation are available. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Minimum age: 19Page says 19 'without an age waiver'. Must also show a passed GED Ready through a local adult learning or Option Pathway program. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Under the minimum age: Under 19 requires documentation verifying eligibility. Students who have officially withdrawn from school or are homeschooled must contact a local adult learning center to take GED Ready and complete the paperwork. Students still enrolled in high school are not eligible unless in their home high school's Option Pathway program.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Residency rule: No residency requirement, but only test takers who complete testing in West Virginia receive a West Virginia high school equivalency diploma.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Retake policy: 14-day wait before each of the first two retakes of a subject (except Challenge Academy participants); after three attempts, a 60-day wait; a subject may be taken up to four times per calendar year. You cannot retest a subject you have already passed to get a higher score. Retakes are free.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10