High School Equivalency
Take a High School Equivalency Test
Prepare to finish your high school education through one of North Carolina’s High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma programs.
The program offers instruction on core subjects like Reading, Science, and Mathematics, preparing you to successfully pass a designated assessment and obtain your HSE degree.
The two nationally-recognized assessments used to obtain a state-issued High School Equivalency credential in North Carolina are GED® and HiSET®. Both High School Equivalency assessments are recognized by the US Department of Education USDOE GEN-14-06 and cover the same content areas. Passing the complete battery of either of the assessments will lead to the same High School Equivalency Diploma issued by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges.
Please note that both high school equivalency testing options many not be available at all providers and that some restrictions may apply.
For Minors
Please note that students 16-17 years of age must contact the HSE Chief Examiner at their local community college to request drop-release paperwork to be eligible to take high school equivalency assessments in North Carolina.
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$104 Battery
$144 Online Proctored
$36 for each subject for online proctoring
$26 for each subject for in-person testing
GED® Testing Service
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- Computer-based test
- 4 subjects:
- Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Retake the test up to two times (the first retake is free)
NOTE!! Discounted retake program DOES NOT apply to the online proctored GED® test.
Computer Tests
$75 Battery
$15 per section
$75 Paper Tests – Battery
$162.50 – At Home Battery
HiSET® Testing Service
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- Computer or paper-based test
- 5 subjects:
- Reading
- Writing
- Science
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Retake the test up to two times for free
