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High School Equivalency (HSE)
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High School Equivalency
A High School Equivalency (HSE) certificate is comparable to a traditional high school diploma and can be used to obtain employment or pursue education and training in Missouri. The Missouri State Board of Education approves two HSE tests in Missouri:
- the GED® (General Educational Development) Test, provided by GED Testing Service (GEDTS®); and
- the HiSET® (High School Equivalency Test), provided by PSI Services.
GED® / HiSET® Comparisons
Topic | GED® Exam | HiSET® Exam |
---|---|---|
Description | Test in four subjects
For more detailed information on the content and structure of the GED® test, go to GED®: GED About the Test. | Test in five subjects
For more detailed information on the content and structure of the HiSET® test, go to HiSET®: HiSET-Test at a Glance (TAAG) Information Brief. |
Fee Structure | Total cost for all four tests proctored at a test center = $142
Total cost for all four tests proctored online (at home) = $181.96
*Undiscounted, public price. Discounted GED® Ready Practice Tests are available to GED Manager users through GED Direct. | Total cost for all five tests proctored at a test center = $120
Total cost for all five tests proctored online (at home) = $172.50
Annual State Administration Fee = $10 |
Minimum Passing Score | 145 (out of 200) in each content area | 8 (out of 20) in each content area, 2 (out of 6) on the essay, and a total combined score of at least 45 (out of 100) on all five subtests |
Retake Policy | GED retake policies Select the Test Retake Policies button. | HiSET retake policies can be found at https://hiset.org/missouri/. |
Notes | Test takers are required to take the GED® Ready practice test and score a “Green” (score of 145 or above) before taking the online proctored official GED® test. The GED® Ready practice test is not required for test takers taking the official GED® test at a test center. | |
Certificates/Transcripts | DiplomaSender.com | DiplomaSender.com |
Additional Information | GED.com | HiSET.org |
Legislation Overview
- 5 CSR 20-200.310 – Administration of High School Equivalence Program Rule
- RSMo 161.093 – High School Equivalency Certificate may be issued by State Board
- RSMo 161.094 and H.B. 1606 - Examinations for High School Equivalency Certificate