The GED test is just as hard in Kentucky as it is in any other state because the GED is a national exam that's the same in every state. In other words, it doesn't matter what your hometown is - Owensboro, Covington, Richmond, you name it - the test can be quite difficult if you aren't prepared.

GED^® Tests Online in Kentucky Once you've completed your GED^® course and earned a “green” on the GED Ready^® practice test, you can schedule your online test within 60 days. To take the GED^® test online, you'll need: A computer, webcam, and reliable internet connection.

An applicant at least sixteen years of age with a Kentucky address is eligible to take the GED if the applicant is: Committed or placed in a state correctional facility. Enrolled in a Job Corps program of instruction. Considered a state agency child.

In Kentucky, GED testing at a test center costs $144 for the complete GED battery or $36 per individual subtest. The online GED exam will set you back $144 for the entire battery or $36 for each subtest as well. Add to that as well the cost of four GED Ready tests ($28), a prerequisite for online GED testing.