New York GED Requirements
- Resident: You must have lived in New York for 30 days.
- Age: You must be 19 years old. 16-18 year olds require specific requirements.
- Enrolled: You are eligible for the GED test if you did not graduate from high school or if your diploma is not recognized by the state of New York and must not be currently enrolled in a regular high school.
- Cost: GED at a Test Center: FREE. GED Test Online: This state does not offer online testing.
- 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 New York will award you a high school equivalency diploma showing you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Online GED Classes in New York
GED Academy will help you get your New York GED fast and easy. Join over 4.5 million users who took our online classes to prepare for the GED test!
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in New York.
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 HSE test eligibility requirements. You can find New York's requirements here.
- Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, 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 New York 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.
Yes, any passing TASC subject test scores (2014-2021) and passing GED subject tests (2002-2013) will count towards earning your diploma. A key difference between the TASC and GED is the number of subtests included. The GED Language Arts test consists of both reading and writing. If a test taker previously passed either the TASC Writing or TASC Reading subtest but not both, they will need to take the complete RLA test.
To check which subjects you previously passed and confirm that your scores were transferred, contact the NYSED directly.
NYSED Email: HSE@nysed.gov
NYSED Phone: 518-474-5906
Hours of operation: 10:00am - 12:00pm EST on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the New York GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts when you take it in New York.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| GED TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
| Math | 50 |
| Social Studies | 50 |
| Science | 50 |
| Reading | 40 |
| Writing | 50 + essay |
A passing score on the New York 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.
In New York State you must wait 60 days before retaking any failed subject/subtest and may only retake a given subject/subtest three times per year.
The GED test must be taken at an official testing center. Find the closest New York center to you 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 GED transcript, you can request it here.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. This is why over 4.5 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. Fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone.
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.
You must live in New York for at least 30 days prior to taking the GED test.
In New York, you must be at least 19 years of age to take a GED test.
If you are 16, 17, or 18 you must get approval to test. You will need to complete an Age Eligibility form which is located within the application when you create your online GED account. The Age Eligibility form must also be signed by the institutional official authorized to attest to the information required and the completed form mailed to the NYSED HSE Office. The chart below provides details on the requirements and which institutions are authorized to sign the form. The approval process may take up to one week, after the form is received. Please allow two full weeks for the mail to reach NYSED HSE Office. Once approved, you will be able to schedule your GED test.
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