HiSET® Testing

The HiSET® exam is one of three tests (GED, HiSET, and TASC) that U.S. states and territories use to measure high school equivalency (HSE) skills. Educational Testing Services (ETS) works closely with states to ensure the HiSET® exam closely reflects the skills of a high school graduate and to provide a fair, rigorous exam.

The HiSET® exam contains five separate tests:

• Reasoning through Language Arts (Reading & Writing)
• Social Studies
• Science
• Mathematical Reasoning

In-Person Testing

How to Register for the HiSET® Exam

Step 1: Register Online for the HiSET® Exam
Visit the HiSET website or Pearson VUE to register for the HiSET® Exam. If you have questions, please contact our Testing Administrator.

Step 2: Select Your Testing Date
Choose a date and time that works best for you through the online registration platform.

Step 3: Payment
Payment can be made via debit or credit card.

• $31 per test
• $155 for all five tests
  (Note: Fees for Pearson VUE tests may vary.)

Step 4: Attend Your Test
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is an official HiSET® testing site, offering in-person testing at two convenient locations. For directions and more details, visit our Locations page.

Testing is available at the following locations:

DeKalb Campus (Clarkston) Testing Hours:

• HiSET® Testing:
  • Mondays: 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Tuesdays: 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Thursdays: 9 AM - 6 PM
  • Saturdays: 9 AM - 2 PM

Newton Campus (Covington) Testing Hours:

• HiSET® Testing:
  • Wednesdays: 9 AM - 3:30 PM

For directions, visit our Locations page.

Online Testing

You can also take the HiSET® exam online, available 24/7. To take the test from home, visit the Online HiSET® Exam website.

Requirements:

• A computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection.
• Tablets and phones are not allowed.

Quick Facts & Resources

• HiSET® preparation classes are free.
• Scholarships are available to assist with HiSET® Testing fees.
• View a list of currently open HiSET testing centers for computer-based testing in Georgia.
• The HiSET@Home is available to take from home 15 hours a day, 7 days a week. To view the differences between the HiSET® Computer-Based Test and HiSET@Home, click here.
• View all of the policies and requirements for taking the HiSET® in Georgia on the ETS website.
• Technical College System of Georgia HiSET website

Transcripts

Georgia GED/HiSET test-takers may request official GED transcript(s) and/or duplicate diploma(s) online at https://navigator.tcsg.edu/navigator/CSM/RequestOnline. Complete all required fields on the request form. Please allow one (1) to five (5) business days for processing (does not include mailed delivery time).