Missouri

You must be 17 years old to test in Missouri.

Missouri citizens (with a Missouri mailing address) less than 17 years of age interested in taking the GED® test must apply for an age waiver by completing and submitting the Missouri HSE Test Age Waiver Application.

Yes, you must have a Missouri mailing address to take the test in Missouri. You will be required to prove residency on the day of your exam. Please bring a government-issued photo ID with you when you test. For more details on acceptable forms of identification, see the Missouri Positive Identification (ID) Requirements for the HSE Examination, https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/missouri-positive-identification-id-requirements-hse-exam.

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, Missouri 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.

Missouri requires a yearly $10 fee in addition to the following test cost.

$33.00 per module. There are four modules to obtain a credential.

$36.00, per module. There are four modules to obtain a credential.

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 Missouri, 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. Retests are administered using a form of the GED® test(s) different from the form(s) the candidate has already taken.

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:

• Starting July 1, 2023: 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. Discounted retake fee: GED Testing Service waives its $26 testing fee, however, there is a $7 test center fee* Note: We have extended the limited-time offer of up to 2 discounted retakes for exams taken in test centers, as long as both retakes are completed by June 30, 2024.

For those testing on the Online Exam:

• The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 to take the Online Proctored GED Exam in Missouri. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam.

The Missouri High School Equivalency Program has partnered with DiplomaSender for fulfillment of requests for High School Equivalency transcripts and certificates. After passing the GED® test, you will be awarded one free certificate and one free transcript. You must take action and register at DiplomaSender.com to receive your free documents.

Anyone seeking a duplicate Missouri High School Equivalency transcript or certificate must do so using the state’s GED® document fulfillment service: DiplomaSender.com. You will need a credit or debit card to complete your online order.

In Missouri the credential is called the Certificate of High School Equivalence.

For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:

• Yes, in Missouri 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 Missouri, 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.

Stephanie Scheulen, GED Administrator™

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

High School Equivalency Office

205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480

Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 751-1248

[email protected]