Idaho
Top Policies
You must be 18 years old to test in Idaho.
If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must submit Idaho’s Youth Waiver Form. Once the test center has received and approved the Youth Waiver, you will be able to schedule your test.
Questions? Feel free to call Idaho’s state office at (208) 334-2365.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
- A parent or guardian must be present at the pre-test check-in to give consent and authorize the underage tester to be recorded during testing. If the parent or guardian is not present, the exam session will be revoked.
There is no residency requirement In Idaho.
Some states allow people who don’t live there to take the GED® test and others don’t. You’ll need to check the residency requirement for the state that you’re interested to test in.
No, Idaho doesn’t require you to prepare for the GED® test in an adult education classroom.
For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:
- No, you’re 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.
Price & Payment
What is my cost if I test at a Test Center?
- Idaho charges $30 per module for the GED® test.
What is my cost if I test Online?
- Idaho charges $36 per subject for the GED® test taken online (As of 9/1/21)
You will pay for the test online with a debit or credit card when you schedule your test.
Test Retake Policies
For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:
- In Idaho, 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. A 60 day wait period will go into affect after each additional non-passing subject exam attempt.
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 Idaho, there is a $10 test center fee for test retakes.
For those testing on the Online Exam: (As of 9/1/21)
- The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in Idaho. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam.
Transcripts & Diploma
The State of Idaho has partnered with GED Testing Service for fulfillment of requests for GED® transcripts and diplomas through Parchment.
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.
If you passed before year 2014 and are looking to request your High School Equivalency Certificate (HSEC), you will need to complete the HSEC Application here.
You can request your transcript and diploma here.
In Idaho the credential is called the GED® Transcript and the High School Equivalency Certificate (HSEC).
Other
For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:
- Yes, in Idaho 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 Idaho you can test in English or Spanish and you can combine tests from different 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.
Korey Mereness
State Coordinator for Adult Education
GED® Administration
650 West State Street/Suite 324
Boise, ID 83720-0095
(208) 429-5541