High School Equivalency (HSE)
In New York State, there are four pathways to a High School Equivalency diploma. Below is information on each pathway.
If you are seeking a duplicate copy of a High School Equivalency diploma or transcript resulting from the HSE Exam Pathway, College Credit Pathway, NEDP, or the Regents/HSE Exam Pathway, please visit Duplicate Diplomas and Transcripts page.
To check the status of an HSE diploma, please visit HSE Status Verification page.
Announcements
2024 Required Annual Virtual Training for HSE Test Center Coordinators and Examiners
SAVE THE DATE – Thursday, February 8, 2024, 10 am – 12 pm. Please register: https://forms.office.com/r/KETXZRWYNR
The training link will be emailed to those who register. If you are unable to attend the training on 2/8/2024, you must still register.
A recording of the Power Point training will be sent to those who cannot attend. A required quiz will be embedded within the training.
The quiz must be completed and submitted to the HSE Office. Thank you.
2023 GED Conference
The 2023 GED Conference will be held on July 18, 2023 - July 20, 2023 in New York City. Click here for more information and to register.
Annual Required Virtual Training for All NYSED HSE Test Center Coordinators and Examiners
Required HSE Office Virtual Training for All Test Center Coordinators and Examiners.
Training will be held via WebEx on February 8, 2023, 10 am – 12 pm.
Click for Details and Registration Form
GED Manager Training for Adult Education Preparation Program Staff
A training presentation is available for Adult Education Preparation Program Staff on Use of GED Manager and Candidate Age Eligibility (Power Point Presentation | PDF)
Digital Submission of Test Center Materials to the HSE Office Now Required
Please read important information regarding digital submission of required documents to the NYSED HSE Office.
Virtual Training for New and Continuing Test Center Coordinators and Examiners
NYSED HSE Office Virtual Training for New and Continuing Test Center Coordinators and Examiners; Adult Education Preparation Program Managers also welcome.
Training will be held via WebEx on September 13, 2022, 10 am – 12 pm.
Click for Details and registration form
The HSE Status Verification Report Has Been Upgraded
The HSE Status Verification Report has been significantly upgraded. This site now offers GED candidates additional helpful information about their HSE testing records, including which subject tests are still required to be passed to obtain an HSE diploma.
The link to the Status Verification Report can be found immediately above the pictures on the HSE homepage: “To check the status of an HSE diploma, please visit the HSE Status verification page.
GED Test Takers When Scheduling an Exam
New information for GED test takers when scheduling an exam.