You do not have to be a resident of Alabama to take the GED test in Alabama if you are over 18 years old.

You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you can take the GED test if you are a legal resident of the state of Alabama who has withdrawn from school.

The Alabama GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.

Testing Center: You will receive one discounted retake for every GED test subject you purchase but don’t pass. You have 365 days after your full price test to use this retake. This retake offer (1 full price:1 discount) repeats until you pass the test. There is a $10 test center fee for GED test retakes.
Online: The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in Alabama. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam.

The Alabama GED test can be taken online or at an official Alabama GED testing center. For in-person testing, you can check out our list of Alabama testing centers to find the closest center to you.

If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.

To get a copy of your Alabama GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.

Take the steps one at a time.

1. Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own test eligibility requirements. You can find Alabama's requirements here.
2. Learn the Material: Study for the GED test. You can study on your own, in a local prep classroom, or online. Here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
3. Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
4. Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
5. Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.
6. After the Test: If you pass, the State of Alabama will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. If you need to retake the test, know that some states have individual policies about retaking the test. Generally, you can take the test about three times a year. Don't worry, you won't have to retake any subjects you passed previously.

• You should be familiar with math concepts, measurements, equations, and applying math concepts to solve real-life problems.
• You don’t have to memorize formulas and will be given a formula sheet in the test center as well as on the screen in the test.
• Essential Education offers a free practice test for math that will help you assess your readiness for the test.
• GED Academy gives you all the math you need to study at one affordable price.

Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. Watch this short video about GED Academy to find out why. This is why over 4.5 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. It's fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone too.

The high school equivalency exam given in Alabama is the GED Test. It is the equivalent to a high school diploma, and is accepted at 99% of colleges. You can go on to get a great job, get a degree, or join the military with an Alabama GED.

The GED test in Alabama Cost at a Test Center: $36 (per subject), Online: $36 (per subject) or $144 (all subjects).

Find the closest Alabama GED testing center on the list here.

The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $7.99 per subject. Essential Education offers a free online GED practice test. You can take our free practice test in one subject, several subjects, or all of the subjects.