Two Options for High School Equivalency
HiSET® to no longer be offered in State of Hawaii after December 31, 2021
ETS has informed us of their decision to not renew the HiSET® contract for the State of Hawaii beyond December 31, 2021. HiSET® is still a recognized high school equivalency and will be honored as such, but the HiSET® test will no longer be offered in Hawaii.
What does this decision mean?
Contact your WCSA campus for more information or to schedule your test.
What does this decision mean?
- HiSET® testing will not be offered beyond December 31, 2021.
- Please make plans to complete your testing before December 2021 or consider switching to the GED® test.
Contact your WCSA campus for more information or to schedule your test.
GED and HiSET Exams
These tests provide a valid means of measuring the educational achievement of adults who are non-high school graduates and compare their academic competence with that of high school graduates. The following requirements are needed to qualify for the diploma:
- A minimum test score must be met for either the GED® or HiSET® Tests:
- GED®: A score of 145 out of 200 will be required on each of the 4 subtests (Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science and Social Studies).
- HiSET®: A score of 8 out of 20 is required on each of the 5 subtests (Language Arts – Reading, Language Arts – Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies) and a score of 2 out of 6 on the Essay.
- Minimum 1⁄2 credit from an accredited private/public high school in Hawaii or from one of the Hawaii Community Schools for Adults.
- An official transcript from an accredited Hawaii high school or community school.
- If you are under 18 years of age, you will need to provide additional documentation before being approved to register for the test. Contact our school for more information.
High School Equivalency Preparation Courses
Classes prepare you for the GED® and HiSET® Tests through on-site or online courses. See campus brochures for class dates and times.
Enrollment Fee: $20 per on-site prep course or $40 per online course
Books/Supplies: Varies
Enrollment Fee: $20 per on-site prep course or $40 per online course
Books/Supplies: Varies
GED Computer-Based Testing Information
Test Fee: $150 GED® Test Full Battery (includes 4 subtests) or $37.50 for each individual subtest
Need help accessing your GED® credentials? For more information, visit https://parchmentsupport.force.com/GED/s/test-takers.
HiSET Testing Information
Test Fee: $125 HiSET® Test Full Battery (includes 5 subtests) or $25 for each individual subtest
