Missouri
Top Policies
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.
Price & Payment
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.
Test Retake Policies
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.
Transcripts & Certificates
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.
Other
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
hse@dese.mo.gov