Registration Information for the High School Equivalency (HSE) HiSET & GED

Registration

Registration for HiSET

In-Person Testing:

HiSET through PSI in-person testing is available. To register and set up your account to schedule appointments for HiSET, go to the HiSET Portal to create an account and schedule testing.

Cost

Effective February 6, 2023, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will pay for a candidate’s first HiSET® test in each subject plus two retakes per subject. Note: if you do not show, this will count as an attempted test.  

When scheduling your HiSET® test at an official test center or at home enter a promo code MAHISET during the checkout.

Any payment of HSE exams by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is contingent on available funding.

Registration for GED

In-Person Testing:

In-person testing is available at the Haverhill Academic Placement & Testing Center. To register and set up your account to schedule appointments for the GED, go to MyGED website. You will connect to Pearson VUE scheduling to select your test date.

Cost

Effective September 8, 2022, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will pay for a candidate’s first GED® test in each subject plus limited retakes (two retests per subject). Note: if you do not show, this will count as an attempted test.  

First Time Testers
If you are scheduling your GED® test at an Official GED® test center, enter promo code MAFREEGED1 during checkout.

Re-Testers
If you are taking the retest at an Official GED® test center, enter promo code MARETAKE during checkout.

Any payment of HSE exams by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is contingent on available funding.

Accommodations

Accommodations for HiSET

• Individuals with documented disabilities or health related needs may request special accommodations for HiSET™ testing. For information, please go to HiSET™ website, or call HiSET™ Customer Service at 1-855-MyHiSET (1-855-694-4738). 

Accommodations for GED

• GED Testing Service is committed to ensuring access to the GED® test for all individuals with disabilities and supports the intention of the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA).
  Questions? Email accommodations@GEDtestingservice.com.