To learn more about the HiSET (Formerly GED) please see the information below.
Please note pre-registration is required. Contact the Baker, McAuliffe or Rosenwald Adult Learning Center or visit www.hiset.ets.org for additional HiSET registration information.
Beginning January 1, 2014, the Louisiana High School Equivalency diploma will be based on the HiSET test from Educational Testing Service (ETS) instead of the GED test.
Individuals who are at least 19 years of age or older are eligible to take the test without enrolling in Adult Education or passing a qualifying test. Individuals who are 16, 17, and 18 years of age must achieve qualifying scores on the HiSET Official Practice Test AND have an authorized agent complete the Louisiana Authorization Form prior to testing.
Individuals who are 17 and 18 years old must:
Individuals who are 16 and 17 years of age must meet the above criteria in addition to one of the criteria below:
Individuals 15 years or younger are not allowed to take the high school equivalency test or enroll in classes at a WRU Literacy Provider.
Individuals may earn a High School Equivalency diploma by passing an exam that verifies that they have gained the knowledge equivalent to accepted high school standards. The tests on the exam cover English language arts/reading, English language arts/writing, math, science and social studies.
Registration is now available for qualified individuals. Visit an adult learning center to register for the test or go to www.hiset.ets.org to register.
1. Before scheduling your appointment, view the requirements for taking the HiSET exam in Louisiana. You need to agree that you meet these eligibility requirements when scheduling to take the HiSET exam.
2. Next, find a test center near you.
3. Finally, once you have found a local test center, schedule your appointment.
If you have any questions, please call ETS Customer Service at 1-855-MyHiSET (1-855-694-4738).
Please log in to your HiSET account or call ETS Customer Service at 1-855-MyHiSET (1-855-694-4738) for more information.
Fees payable by debit card or credit card (American Express®, MasterCard®, Discover®, VISA®, and JCB), PayPal® or eCheck.
For more information on fees and refunds, visit the “Test Takers” page at www.hiset.ets.org.
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