Hawaii

What is my cost if I test at a Test Center?

• Hawaii charges $43.50 per module for the GED^® test.

You will pay for the test online with a debit or credit card when you schedule your test.

For those testing in-person at a Testing Center: 

• In Hawaii, 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 in-person at a Testing Center: 

• Starting January 1, 2025: 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 Hawaii, there is a $10 test center fee and a $7.50 state fee ($17.50 total) for test retakes.

The Hawaii State GED^® Program has partnered with GED Testing Service for fulfillment of requests for GED^® transcripts and diplomas.

After passing the GED^® test, you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma, one free electronic transcript. You must take action to receive one free printed diploma.

Electronic Diploma and Transcript

The electronic diploma and transcript download links will be e-mailed to the e-mail address associated with your GED^®account once you have passed all GED^® test subjects and earned your diploma.

• Links are only available for a limited time, so be sure to download your electronic documents right away.
• Follow the instructions provided in the e-mail. These PDF documents are very valuable since they can be forwarded to employers and colleges that accept electronic credentials.
• The PDF documents are verified by GED Testing Service/Parchment each time they are opened using Blue Ribbon Security. The blue ribbon symbol displayed in the PDF is assurance that the digital credential is valid, the document is authentic, and the contents of the credential have not been altered.

Printed Diploma

The printed diploma can be ordered in your GED^® account at GED.com. After logging in, go to My Scores and select Order Duplicates. Select Diploma option and then select the Printed Diploma – Free option.

• You will then be asked who and what address you want the diploma to be mailed to.
• The free diploma link will only be available until it has been used and can only be used one time.
• Carefully follow the instructions presented during the ordering process.

You can request your transcript and diploma here.

For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:

• Yes, in Hawaii you can take all test subjects in the same day if you can find a testing center with hours that accommodate it.

Yes, in Hawaii, 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.

Wanelle Kaneshiro-Erdmann
Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design

Hawaii Department of Education
(808)784-6405
Wanelle.Kaneshiro-erdmann@k12.hi.us