what age you need to be to get a ged
This rule changes based on which state youâre testing in. In Texas, you can be 16 and take the GED Â® test if you have the following exception: You can test at 17, if: (See Texas Education Code). 1  You have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID; 2  You are a resident of Texas (See above for Residency Requirements); 3  You are not enrolled in school (you are excepted if you are enrolled in an approved in-school GED preparation program);