Florida GED Requirements
- Resident: You do not have to be a resident of Florida.
- Age: You must be 18 years of age. 16-17 year olds require specific requirements.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: GED at a Test Center: $38 (per subject) or $152 (all subjects). GED Test Online: This state does not offer online testing.
- Score: 145 (minimum) in each subject.
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through GED's test accommodations page.
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Diploma: The State of Florida will award you a GED certificate showing you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate after you pass the test. After passing the GED test, you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma, one free electronic transcript. You must take action to receive one free printed diploma.
Electronic Diploma and Transcript: The electronic diploma and transcript download links will be e-mailed to the e-mail address associated with your GED account once you have passed all GED test subjects and earned your diploma. Links are only available for a limited time, so be sure to download your electronic documents right away.
Printed Diploma: The printed diploma can be ordered in your GED account at GED.com. After logging in, go to My Scores and select Order Duplicates. Select Diploma option and then select the Printed Diploma – Free option. You will then be asked who and what address you want the diploma to be mailed to. The free diploma link will only be available until it has been used and can only be used one time.
Online GED Classes in Florida
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Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Florida.
Yes, in Florida you can test in English or Spanish and you can combine tests from different languages to earn your credential.
The Florida GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
If you're like many Americans, you're probably wondering: How can I get my GED fast? Well, the good news is that earning your GED certificate is easier than you think. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet your goals.
Take the steps one at a time.
- Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own GED test eligibility requirements. You can find Florida's requirements here.
- Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own with a GED Florida study guide, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
- Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
- Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
- Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.
After you pass the test, the State of Florida will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
How long does it take to go through GED classes?
It varies by student, but here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
I didn't pass. How many times can you take the GED?
Some states have individual policies about retaking the test, but 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.
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
A passing score on the Florida GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete the test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
Testing in-person at a Testing Center:
You will receive two discounted retakes for every GED test subject you purchase but don’t pass (moving to one discounted retake on 7/1/2025). You have 365 days after your full price test to use these retakes. After receiving two retakes at the reduced price, the price of the test subject returns to the regular price. If you do not pass that subject again, you will receive two more retakes at the reduced rate. GED Testing Service waives its $20 testing fee, however additional testing fees may still apply in your state.
In Florida, there is a $12 test center fee for test retakes.
The Florida GED test can only be taken at an official Florida GED testing center. You can find the closest center to you on our list of Florida testing centers.
What you should know:
- 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.
If you are under 18 and require an age waiver, you can request it from your local school board. You’ll need to receive permission from the school board in order to take the GED test. To find out which school representative to contact, click here.
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 Florida GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only at-home online study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. Watch this short video about GED Academy to find out 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.
In Florida, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $6 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.
The GED test in Florida Cost at a Test Center: $38 (per subject) or $152 (all subjects).
You do not have to be a resident of Florida to take the test in Florida.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from your local School Board.
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