Kansas GED Requirements
- Resident: You do not have to be a resident of Kansas.
- Age: You must be 18 years of age. However, to take the test at 16 or 17 years old, you must present a Compulsory School Attendance Disclaimer and/or a Compulsory Attendance Exemption Form from the district where you currently reside accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian’s signature. Check to make sure you meet all of the Kansas State requirements.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: Test Center: $39 (per subject) or $156 (all subjects). Online: $39 (per subject)
- Score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page.
- Diploma: After passing the GED test, the State of Kansas will award you a certificate showing that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
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Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Kansas.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Kansas GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Kansas GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 5 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The GED test in Kansas is $33 per subject, or $132 in full.
A passing score on the Kansas GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
You may retake a subject 3 times without a waiting period. You have to wait 60 days before retaking it a fourth time.
The Kansas GED test can either be taken online* or at an official Kansas GED testing center. Check out our list of Kansas testing centers to find the closest center to you.
*Online Proctored GED test notification update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely (online). For more information, please click here.
You are not required to be a resident of Kansas to take the test in Kansas.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you may be allowed to take the GED test if you submit a Compulsory School Attendance Disclaimer or a Compulsory Attendance Exemption Form from the school district where you live with a parent/guardian signature.
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 Kansas GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
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