High School Equivalency Test (HiSET)

Check the requirements of the training program or job you’re interested in - if it requires a high school diploma or equivalent certification and you don’t have one, you can get one. The HiSET is a five-part exam that covers reading and writing comprehension, social studies, science and mathematics. HiSET candidates must schedule each section separately, and can individually reattempt any sections they do not pass.

SETX TESTING LOCATION:

Lamar Institute of Technology - 855 E Lavaca St, Beaumont, TX

Exams must be scheduled online. You’ll be asked to create an online account and select your testing location and an exam time that works for you.

FEES:

• $125 per battery (All five subjects)/$25.20 per individual subject
• Payble by debit card, credit card Paypal, e-check or voucher
• Candidates can retake some tests for free, but may be required to pay a reduced rate to retake tests after a certain period of time.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Texas residents aged 18-25 are eligible to take the HiSET exam if they are not enrolled in high school. Minors aged 16 or 17 may also take the exam if they meet certain criteria. For more information on testing requirements in Texas, visit the HiSET online.

• To sit for the exam, applicants must prove their identities by presenting a valid passport, driver’s license or state, national or military identification card. In Texas, applicants must also prove residence in the state with a Texas-issued driver’s license or identification card, utility bill or bank statement with a Texas address.

PREPAREDNESS MATERIALS:

The HiSET exam offers free practice tests, math tutorials, sample questions and additional preparedness tips online. Visit the HiSET Test Online to access materials. You’ll be asked to make an online account to access these materials. There are also additional third-party preparation materials verified by the HiSET exam available for purchase online.