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

Registration

Registration for HiSET

Remote Testing:

Due to COVID-19, HiSET Exam at Home remote testing is available. The testing will be remote through Proctor U.  Click here for the HiSET at Home Preparation Checklist.

Requirements:

• To use HiSET Exam at Home, test takers must meet the current state eligibility requirements
• The test taker must meet the HiSET ID requirements.
• The test taker must meet the computer equipment and testing environment requirements.

Registration:

• Once you have met all the requirements for HiSET Exam at Home testing, you can Start Your HiSET Exam Home Registration with ETS.  

• Complete Your Registration with ProctorU

FAQ’s

• Click here for Frequently asked Questions

In-Person Testing:

HiSET In-person testing is not available until further notice at the Haverhill Academic Placement & Testing Center. Go to https://hiset.ets.org/ to create an account and to sign up for in-person testing.

Due to COVID-19, you are required to wear a protective face covering. We recommend you bring your own. Do not bring in your cell phone or personal belongings (except your required ID, confirmation and you car keys).

Cost

• The cost for taking the HiSET™ test in Massachusetts (effective January 1, 2017) is: $100.00/battery ($24 for the 1st sub test, $19 for the remaining 4 sub tests in the initial battery), $9/retest (up to two per sub test, within one year of initial test), $19/sub test (after one year from initial test)

Registration for GED

Remote Testing:

Due to COVID-19, GED Online Proctoring (OP) via OnVUE, is available if any individual who is 18+ years old and meets the other requirement, which is all test-takers need to score a 145 or higher on the GED Ready in the subject area(s) they wish to take via OP. Once the test-taker achieves a 145 or higher on the GED Ready the test-taker will see the option to take an OP test when the test-taker is scheduling the test.

FAQ’s

• About OnVUE
• OP and CBT Fact Sheet

In-Person Testing:

In-person testing is not available until further notice at the Haverhill Academic Placement & Testing Center. To register and set up your account to schedule appointments for the GED, please go to MyGED website. You will connect seamlessly to Pearson VUE scheduling to select your test date.

Due to COVID-19, you are required to wear a protective face covering. We recommend you bring your own. Do not bring in your cell phone or personal belongings (except your required ID, confirmation and you car keys).

Cost

The cost for taking the GED test in Massachusetts (effective January 1, 2017) is: $125/battery ($31.25/module), $10/retest (up to two per module, within one year of the initial test), $30/retest (after one year from initial test)

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 ETS/HiSET™ Customer Service at 1-855-MyHiSET (1-855-694-4738). All complete requests for testing accommodations must be sent to:

• ETS Disability Services
  P.O. Box 6054
  Princeton, NJ 08541-6054

HiSET™ is available in English and Spanish; however, you may not combine English and Spanish sub tests. All sub tests must be taken in one language to qualify for the credential. Not all test centers have the Spanish Test available; please check the HSE Test Centers website to verify if the test center does Spanish testing.

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.