Please note: The University of Missouri has discontinued providing the HiSET as of September 23, 2022. HiSET exams may
still be taken at any HiSET testing site in Missouri.Missouri uses the HiSET from PSI as the
state's high school equivalency exam. It replaced the
GED in 2014. The HiSET is a computer-based exam covering
mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies.
Eligibility
You must be a Missouri resident
and at least 17 years old. If you are 16 years of age,
you must also have completed at least 16 units toward high
school graduation and provide supporting documentation to the
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
(DESE). Complete details about eligibility to take the
HiSET is available at DESE's
website.
Registration
Registration and scheduling is available at
the HiSET website.
Fees
The current fee is $98.75 for all five
subtests. There is a $7 fee for any retakes.
Day of Test
Examinees are asked to report 10 minutes
before start times to allow for check-in procedures. A
registered examinee must present a valid identification
document on the day of the test to be admitted. An unexpired Missouri
driver's license, U.S. passport, Missouri non-driver I.D., tribal ID, or U.S.
military I.D. are acceptable forms of ID. No food,
drinks or personal belongings are allowed in the testing room.
The testing staff will provide the necessary scratch paper and
pencils for the test. You must follow the testing procedures
while at the test center. For more information please review
the requirements at hiset.org.
Scores
Unofficial scores will be reported at the
end of each subtest, with the exception of the writing
test. Official scores will be posted to your HiSET web
account in 1-2 business days. Writing results will be
available in approximately 3-5 days.
More Info
Prospective test takers should visit the HiSET site for more
information about the test. The site includes test
preparation materials and links to free adult education
classes.