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.

1. Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own GED test eligibility requirements. You can find Texas's requirements here.
2. Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
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.

After you pass the test, the State of Texas 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.

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.

Yes, in Texas you can test in English or Spanish and you can combine tests from different languages to earn your credential.

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

Testing in-person at a Testing Center:
You will receive two discounted retakes for every GED test subject you purchase but don’t pass. 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 Texas, there is a $16.25 test center fee for test retakes. For those testing on the Online Exam: (As of 9/1/21)

The Online Proctored Exam costs $42.25 for a retake in Texas. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam.

The Texas GED test can be taken online or at an official testing center in Texas. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers in Texas.

For those testing on the Online Exam: You are required to take the GED Ready practice test before taking the official GED test online.

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

To get a copy of your Texas GED transcript, you can request it through the Texas Certificate/Transcript search 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.

GED Cost at a Test Center: $36.25 (per subject) or $145 (all subjects).
GED Cost Online: $42.25 (per subject) or $169 (all subjects).

Find the closest Texas GED testing centers.

You must be a legal resident of Texas to take the GED in Texas.

You must be 18 years of age.

If you are 17, you can take the test with the following conditions:

• You have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID;
• You are a resident of Texas
• You are not enrolled in school (you are excepted if you are enrolled in an approved in-school GED preparation program)
• You are not a high school graduate
• You must have parental/guardian permission.

If you are 16 you must meet the above requirements, and must be in the care of a state agency, under a court order, or in a Job Corps training program.

If you are under 18, you are required to attend school in the state of Texas.