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.
HSE Exam
24 College Credits
NEDP
Regents-HSE Exam
Announcements
“No Show” Policy for GED Test Takers Who Do Not Cancel Their Scheduled Testing Appointment
GED test takers who cannot attend a scheduled testing appointment must cancel that appointment in their online account at least 24 hours before test delivery or the missed test will be considered a No Show. Test takers must then wait 60 days to reschedule. Test takers who are No Shows for 5 subtests will be restricted from scheduling additional subject tests for a 6-month period (180 days). Additional details at: https://www.acces.nysed.gov/hse/ready-set-test-new-high-school-equivalen...
Request for Proposals (RFP) Posted for: Funding for Public High School Equivalency (HSE) Test Administration
The Funding for Public High School Equivalency (HSE) Test Administration RFP has been posted. The project period is 1/1/26 – 12/31/28. Applications are due by June 27, 2025. Details at:
Request for Proposals (RFP) Posted for Adult Literacy Education (ALE)
The Adult Literacy Education (ALE) RFP has been posted. The project period is 7/1/25-6/30/30. Applications due by May 14, 2025. Details at: https://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/rfp-gc25-007-state-adult-literacy-education-ale
GED Mobile App for iPhones Includes Test Appointment Alerts
GED Testing Service launched the free Official GED® Mobile App last summer, which is available to download from the Apple App store for iPhone users. The App can help students prepare for and pass the GED® test. The App can also send text alert reminders of scheduled testing appointments. To receive text alert reminders, the setting for notifications must be turned on. It is expected that future developments in 2025 will include an App for Android phones and the App in Spanish. To learn more, please see: GED Mobile App.
GED Conference
GED Testing Service (GEDTS) will hold its 2025 conference in Chicago from August 4-6. NYS adult educators and HSE administrators are invited to attend. The conference provides the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from across the country, as well as interact with GEDTS staff, and share ideas and strategies for fully engaging adult learners in achieving their goals and aspirations. Please see: Overview - 2025 GED Annual Conference
GED Testing Unavailable Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2, 2025
Pearson VUE – the computer-based testing provider of the GED – is transitioning to a new data center. GED computer-based testing and GED Ready will be unavailable from Friday, January 31st starting at 2pm EST until Sunday, February 2nd at 3pm EST.
All scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellations will be unavailable during this time as well. GED Marketplace and GED Direct will also be unavailable for purchases during this time. Thank you for your understanding during this brief transition.
2025 NYSED Virtual Training Required for all HSE Test Center Coordinators and Examiners
“Save the date” for the next HSE test center training to be held virtually on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 10 am – 12 pm. Please complete and submit the registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/5xKY4ii7ib. As noted on the form, the link for the session will be sent to all registrants before the session. Please contact HSE staff at hsetc@nysed.gov if you have any questions.
GED Mobile App Now Available
GED Testing Service recently released the free Official GED® Mobile App to help students prepare for and pass the GED® test. The Mobile App is available to download from the Apple App store for iPhone users. It is expected to be available for Android phones early in 2025. Learn more at: GED Mobile App
National External Diploma Program (NEDP) National Conference
The NEDP national conference will be held in Niagara Falls, NY on Monday, 9/30/2024 – Tuesday, 10/1/ 2024. Information at: https://sites.google.com/view/nedp-2024/home
Change in 24 College Credit Pathway
Effective May 1, 2024, there will no longer be a $10 fee for submitting the College Credit Pathway Application J form. The application and college transcript are evaluated by the HSE Office to determine if they meet the criteria for an HSE diploma. Information and application at: https://www.acces.nysed.gov/aepp/college-credit
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.
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.