Two Options for High School Equivalency

HiSET® Status Update - HiSET® to continue to be offered in State of Hawaii

January 2022 - The HiSET® program was acquired from ETS by a company called PSI Services (PSI), thereby enabling us to continue offering the HiSET® program, along with the HiSET® test option, to our communities within the State of Hawaii.  For more information, contact your WCSA campus.

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), a score of 2 out of 6 on the essay, and a minimum total score of 45 out of 100. 
  • 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 age 18, 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/blended prep course or $40 per self-directed 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:  $100 HiSET® Test Full Battery (includes 5 subtests) or $20 for each individual subtest

View all course schedules by campus here