Massachusetts High School Equivalency Testing Program
The High School Equivalency Testing Program in Massachusetts is overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s High School Equivalency (HSE) Office. Official test centers operate state-wide to serve the needs of the adult population in need of a high school credential.
High School Equivalency Credential Requirements
Age
Age
You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to take the HSE test in Massachusetts with no qualifications.If you are 16 or 17, you cannot schedule any HSE exams until an official Letter of Withdrawal from your last school attended has been approved by the Massachusetts High School Equivalency Office. However, you must complete a Letter of Withdrawal. If you already have the Letter of Withdrawal or if you need to get it, please make sure it contains the following information:
School Enrollment Status
School Enrollment Status
You must Not be enrolled in any secondary school program and must not have received a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
Residency
Residency
You must be a resident of Massachusetts, living at a Massachusetts address. You will be required to complete the Eligibility Form verifying your information and bring it to the test center.
Identification
Identification
You must present proper identification at the test center for each test session. Outdated or expired identification will not be accepted. Failure to provide documentation will prohibit you from taking the test.The approved identification documents include:
- A valid Passport
- A valid driver’s license from any state
- A state-issued ID card
- National ID card
- Military ID card
Test Preparation or Instruction
Test Preparation or Instruction
Practice Test
Practice Test
You are not required to have done any special preparation in order to register for and take one of the two HSE assessments in Massachusetts, the GED©test or the HiSET®. However, you may feel that enrolling in preparation classes would be helpful in passing the tests.
For additional information, contact Donna Felisberto, Coordinator, Academic Placement & Testing Center & High School Equivalency (HSE) Chief Examiner at dfelisberto@necc.mass.edu
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