--- title: The Cheapest Way to a GED Credential description: We take the mystery out of getting your GED certificate. Over 665,000 got theirs last year, and now you can get yours. We’ll lead you all the way. image: https://blog.essentialed.com/hubfs/Can%20I%20Get%20a%20GED%20Online__feature.webp --- ![Essential Education Logo](https://blog.essentialed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/General/Logo%20+%20Icon%20Assets/ee-logo-grey-website.png?width=2000&height=290&name=ee-logo-grey-website.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation [All posts](https://blog.essentialed.com/students) January 17, 2023 # The Cheapest Way to a GED Credential ![Picture of Essential Education Team](https://blog.essentialed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/General/Logo%20+%20Icon%20Assets/ee-icon-alt.png?width=50&name=ee-icon-alt.png)   Essential Education Team  ·  1 minute read Take the mystery out of getting your GED® certificate. Over 665,000 got theirs last year, and now you can get yours. It’s easy as 1-2-3. Here is how the GED Academy® gets you ready to pass your GED® in 4-6 weeks. #### [![

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