Read the following drop down list to learn about High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) FAQs.
Statistics show that on average, people with a High School Equivalence (HiSet) diploma or a High School diploma make approximately $7,000 more a year than those that do not!!
Learn more about the HiSET™ exam with OTC’s High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) FAQs.
The HiSET™ (High School Equivalency Test) is a high school equivalency testing program that will help you take the next step toward a college degree or a rewarding career. It’s another way for you to get the credentials you need to continue your education or to succeed in the workplace.
The HiSET exam lets you demonstrate that you have attained the knowledge equivalent to a high school graduate. It consists of five subtests that measure your knowledge in five core areas
Practice tests can be taken at http://hiset.org/prepare/overview.
You can attend free adult education classes to better prepare yourself to pass the first time. In class, you will work on only the subjects that pre-testing indicates you need to work on, take practice tests and work on your essay. There are several adult education classrooms throughout Springfield and surrounding cities and counties. Contact the main Adult Education office at Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) at 417-447-8860 for class information and times or visit https://academics.otc.edu/adulteducation/.
Local bookstores have a variety of HSE books that you can purchase for study material. If you have Internet access, you can study online at http://www.molearns.com/. The HSE Online program requires you to go to an adult education classroom to take an evaluation that sets you up in a study program and return every three months for follow-up assessments.
You must be at least 16 years of age and out of high school. If you are 16 years, you must also have completed at least 16 units toward high school graduation. You must be a resident of Missouri. You must present valid photo identification on the day of the test. The testing facility will not accept expired identification. Missouri does not require a practice test or preparation classes to qualify.
The testing center in Springfield is on the OTC campus. The phone number for Testing Services is 417-447-6982. You can locate them in Information Commons East, Room 123. You can also e-mail Testing Services at testingservices@otc.edu. Applicants will use the PSI online system to determine which dates and times are available at each of the testing centers.
Create a My HiSET account through the HiSET Information and Registration Portal. With a My HiSET account, you can easily find available test centers, check your registration information, view scores and more. You can set up the account yourself, or PSI staff can help you create your account.
The HiSET Portal is an online system designed to allow test takers to log on and conduct many of the activities related to taking the test. Test takers will be able to create and manage their HiSET Profile and access their Score Reports in the HiSET Portal. Test takers will also be able to make an appointment to take a test at a particular center on a particular day and to pay for the test. You can take the five tests in any order. To create your My HiSET account, visit http://www.hiset.org/.
Note: when you create your My HiSET account, the name you use to register must exactly match the name on your identification that you bring with you on test day.
The high school equivalency tests cost a total of $120, but if a student has to retake one test, they only have to pay $7.00 for that subtest. You must register and pay online with a debit or credit card through the PSI online system. You must pay for the test at the time you schedule it, so you can’t pay with cash. However, if you only have cash, you may process it in one of the following ways.
You can purchase one of the following:
Additionally, students can open a free checking account and pay with an electronic check (eCheck).
The registration is good for 12 months. An examinee must start registration all over again if they do not complete the five tests within the 12 month period. For additional information, you can visit the State Department of Education’s website at http://www.hse.mo.gov/.
Note: all test takers requesting any accommodations must register by mail through ETS Disability Services and have their accommodations approved before their test can be scheduled. Your should submit your request as early as possible, especially if you are requesting an alternate test format.
Documentation review takes approximately six weeks once your request and complete paperwork have been received. If additional documentation must be submitted, it can be another six weeks from the time the new documentation is received until the review is complete. Test takers requesting accommodations cannot schedule an appointment through their HiSET account. Once PSI Disability Services approves your accommodations, you must contact them to schedule your appointment.
Be sure to arrive at the testing center with plenty of time before the test starts. At least 45 minutes prior to testing is recommended. If you arrive late, you will not be admitted into the testing session and your test fees will not be refunded. When checking in, the proctor will ask you for a valid permanent or temporary Missouri license (driver, non-driver, intermediate, commercial or instruction (learners) permit), U.S. passport or U.S. military ID. OTC will not accept expired identification.
Yes, for all but the essay. The essay portion will take about 5-10 days to score. PSI sends the scores to the test takers, the testing center and the Missouri HSE Office. The Missouri HSE Office will post the official scores to the test takers online transcript and mail the official High School Equivalency Certificate to the test takers.
The test taker will be allowed to test three times during a 12-month period. The 12-month period begins on the date of the transaction/payment of the battery. A test taker has 12 months from the date of purchase to complete the battery. Scores do not expire but the unfinished sections would need to be purchased as a battery or as subtests.
Scores will be good until the test changes in a major way.
The CBT has the calculator built into the system. You are allowed to use it on all portions of the math test.
No, the HiSET exam will be the same from state to state.
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Contact PSI customer service at 1-855-MyHiSET or 1-855-694-4738 or http://www.hiset.org/. If you have a disability or health-related need and require testing accommodations, you must contact PSI to schedule or change your appointment. For additional information, call OTC Testing Services at 417-447-8187 or email testingservices@otc.edu. For information regarding adult education classes, please call 417-447-8860 or visit academics.otc.edu/adulteducation/.