Nebraska GED Requirements
- Resident: You must be a resident of Nebraska.
- Age: You must be 18 years old or older. However, if you are 16 or 17, you are eligible if you submit a completed NDE Form #12-003, revised May 2011, available from the Nebraska Department of Education or official GED testing centers, a letter in your handwriting stating the circumstances of withdrawal from the regular school program and the reason(s) for wanting to write the examination, a copy of the your transcript from the last high school attended, indicating the official date of withdrawal and graduation date of class from which withdrawal took place, and evidence that 30 days have passed since withdrawal from a secondary school or a request by an official from the school last attended to waive the 30-day waiting period has been received. Other rules may apply, so be sure to check for additional requirements.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: Test Center: $36 (per subject) or $144 (all subjects). Online: $36 (per subject)
- Score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page.
- Diploma: After you pass the test, the State of Nebraska will award you a GED certificate showing that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Online GED Classes
Online programs like GED Academy are available to help you get your GED fast and easy.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Nebraska.
You can earn a Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The GED test in Nebraska is $30 per subject, or $120 in full.
A passing score on the 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.
Yes, but you must wait 30 days between retakes. You must wait 60 days after your first 3 retakes before attempting a fourth time.
The GED test can be taken at an official GED testing center in Nebraska or you can take the test online* from home if you meet the requirements. Check out our list of Nebraska 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 do not need to be a resident to take the test, but you must live in Nebraska for 30 days in order to receive your GED credential.
You must be 18 years of age. If you are 16 or 17, you receive approval from an adult education program instructor. You will be referred to an eligible program if you have a completed NDE form #12-003, a letter in your own handwriting explaining why you withdrew from school and why you want to take the exam, and a copy of your transcript from your last school attended. You must wait at least 30 days after withdrawing before applying for an age waiver.
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 GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
Over 20 Million Adults
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