High School Equivalency Credentials Test GED
Indiana High School Equivalency Credentials Test (formerly GED)
Who can take the HSE?
- Anyone living in Indiana for a minimum of 30 days before taking the test.
- Those who have not already earned a diploma from an accredited high school in the United States.
- Students who are at least 16 years of age.
What’s new with HSE?
- Students will now take the Indiana HSE test to earn their HSE Diploma. The two available HSE examinations are the GED® and the HiSET®.
- Official transcripts will show student’s Indiana HSE test scores.
- Students can now take the test using a computer. A traditional paper and pencil version is also available.
- The content of the test matches current Indiana high school academic demands.
How do I prepare?
- Use this link to enroll for free classes for anyone age 16 or older who has not earned a high school diploma or who needs some help preparing to be College and Career Ready.
How much does it cost?
- Classes are free of charge. Testing costs are $120 or less, which includes all of the tests, test scoring, transcripts and diploma.
- Readiness testing and scholarships for testing costs available.

