Eligibility Requirements For GED In Kansas

The Kansas Board of Regents oversees and regulates the Kansas GED (General Educational Development) program. This program allows adults to earn a credential that is equivalent to a high school diploma. The GED credential will allow them to apply for jobs and educational opportunities that necessitate a high school diploma. If you did not complete high school, here is information on how to obtain a Kansas GED diploma.

GED eligibility requirements in Kansas

You must learn for the Kansas GED exam, just like you did in high school if you do want to pass it, particularly if you've not been in school for a long time. The best method to study will be determined by your learning style and preferences. If you are self-motivated and disciplined, you can take our GED practice tests, and study guides then review the materials on your own time. Those who require the structure of a classroom can enroll in a GED preparatory course, which will lead you through all of the material that would be on the test. There are also a lot of internet resources available to help you prepare for the exam.

But first, let's take a look at these GED eligibility requirements in Kansas:

• You do not need to reside in Kansas.
• You cannot be a high school graduate or enrolled in an accredited high school.
• You must be at least 18 years old. However, in order to take the test at the age of 16 or 17, you must have a Compulsory School Attendance Disclaimer and/or a Compulsory Attendance Exemption Form signed by your parent and/or legal guardian from the district where you are a resident.
• Cost: $132 (all subjects) or $33 (per subject)
• The minimum passing score for each subject: 145
• Accommodations: You must submit a request for disability accommodations via the GED® Testing Service website.
• The State of Kansas will provide you with a GED certificate if you pass the exam, showing that you have attained the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.

You may learn more about how to obtain a GED in Kansas by reading the answers to the questions we receive the most below.

What subjects are tested on the GED in Kansas?

The Kansas GED test is designed to verify that applicants have achieved a level of education comparable to that of current high school seniors. There are 240 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay question on 5 subjects: writing, reading, social studies, math, and science.

Except for a portion of the language arts writing test, the exam is scored automatically by a computer. This section requiring you to write an essay will be graded manually. The test takes slightly more than 7 hours to finish, but the Kansas GED testing center may allow applicants to test over several days.

How is the Mississippi GED scored?

Each exam is worth between 200 and 800 points. The GED test is worth 4,000 points in total. To pass, you must receive at least 2,250 points. Individual test scores cannot be less than 420 points; otherwise, the test is graded as failing and you must retake it. You may only take the exam 3 times per calendar year. If you still fail the exam after those attempts, you will have to wait until the next year to try again.

How long is the GED exam in Kansas?

How many questions are there on the GED test in Kansas?

If I don't pass a subject on the Kansas GED exam, can I retake it?

There is no waiting period for the first two retakes of the Kansas GED exam. You have to wait 60 days before testing once again after the second retake. 

Can I take the Kansas GED exam online?

You can take the Kansas GED test online or at an official Kansas GED testing center. You can use our list of Kansas testing centers to locate the one that is most convenient for on-site testing.

There will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option starting on September 1st, 2021, so you can take your GED test remotely (online).

How can I obtain a copy of my Kansas GED test transcript?

You can ask for a copy of your Kansas GED transcript by contacting the GED testing service.