Louisiana

You must be at least 19 years of age to take the exam without providing any additional documentation.

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.

No, there is no residency requirement to take the test in Louisiana.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

For those 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 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.

Once you have officially passed, Louisiana Community Technical College System will automatically send you a transcript and diploma.

You can request your records at hserequest.lctcs.edu.

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.

In Louisiana the credential is called High School Equivalency Diploma.

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.

Yes, in Louisiana, you can take the GED^® Test in English or Spanish and you can combine the two languages to earn your credential.

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.

Marquetta Vital

Louisiana Community Technical College System

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: 225.308.4399