You must be at least 19 years of age to take the exam without providing any additional documentation.
Louisiana
Top Policies
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Age Exceptions for testing:
In Louisiana:
- You must be at least 16 years of age to take the GED exam.
- If you are 16–18 years of age, you must provide all the following additional documentation to be eligible to test:
- Enrollment in and/or authorization by an approved WorkReady U program.
- Enrollment in a state-recognized LA “Options” program within the K–12 system with the required testing authorization.
- GED Ready Official Practice Test for Educators administered by WRU program with state qualifying scores.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
- Minimum age for testing Online in Louisiana is 16.
- Your parent/guardian must be present at the pre-test check in to give consent and authorize underage tester to be recorded during testing. If parent/guardian is not present the exam session will be revoked.
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No, there is no residency requirement to take the test in Louisiana.
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In Louisiana there is no residency requirement. If you take the test in Louisiana, just remember that the State of Louisiana will have your records.
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If you are 16-18 years old, you will need to enroll in an approved WorkReady U Program. If you are 19 years old or older you do not need to receive instruction from an approved WorkReady U Program.
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For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:
- No, you are not required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
- Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test online, the first time you attempt each subject.
Price & Payment
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What is my cost if I test at a Test Center?
- Louisiana charges $38.50 per module for the GED® test.
What is my cost if I test Online?
- Louisiana charges $36 per subject for the GED® test taken online.
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You will pay for the test online with a debit or credit card when you schedule your test.
Don’t have a credit or debit card? Some students use American Express Bluebird. Register for a free Bluebird card online and add funds with cash at a Walmart location. Learn more about Bluebird
Test Retake Policies
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For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:
- In Louisiana, there is no waiting period if you do not pass a subject area test the first time. After taking a test subject 3 times, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting. There’s no limit to how many times you can test in a year.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
- The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period. After taking a test subject two times online, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting.
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For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:
- You will receive one discounted* retake for every GED® test subject you purchase but don’t pass. You have 365 days after your full price test to use this retake. This retake offer (1 full price:1 discount) repeats until you pass the test. GED Testing Service waives its $26 testing fee, however additional testing fees may still apply in your state.
- *In Louisiana, there is a $10 test center fee for test retakes.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
- The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in Louisiana. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam.
Transcripts & Diploma
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Once you have officially passed, Louisiana Community Technical College System will automatically send you a transcript and diploma.
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You can request your records at hserequest.lctcs.edu.
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You will need to submit a request form at hserequest.lctcs.edu. If you have any issues or concerns, you can contact Louisiana Community Technical College System at 225.922.2800.
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In Louisiana the credential is called High School Equivalency Diploma.
Other
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For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:
- Yes, in Louisiana you can take all test subjects in the same day if you can find a testing center with hours that accommodate it.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
- No, you must schedule your test appointments separately, one at a time. After you complete one online exam you may schedule another, based on appointment availability.
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Yes, in Louisiana, you can take the GED® Test in English or Spanish and you can combine the two languages to earn your credential.
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It depends on whether or not that state has a residency requirement. Check the residency requirements in that state and don’t hesitate to contact the GED Administrator™ in that state with questions.
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Marquetta Vital
Louisiana Community Technical College System
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 225.308.4399