Tennessee HiSET Requirements
- Resident: You do not have to be a resident of Tennessee.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Age: You must be 18 years old or older. However, if you are 17, you can take the test with an age waiver signed by the Director of Schools. Other rules may apply, so be sure to check for additional requirements.
- Cost: Computer-delivered tests: $15.75 (per subtest). Paper-delivered tests: $20.00 (per subtest)
- Score: 8 in each subtest, combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the HiSET exam accommodations page.
- Diploma: After you pass the test, the State of Tennessee will award you a HiSET certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
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Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a HiSET in Tennessee.
In Tennessee, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the HiSET exam. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a HiSET certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Tennessee HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Reading, and Writing.
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
90 minutes
Social Studies
70 minutes
Science
80 minutes
Reading
65 minutes
Writing
120 minutes to complete the questions and 50 minutes for the essay
Total
7 hours, 56 minutes
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
50
Social Studies
50
Science
50
Reading
40
Writing
50 + 1 Essay
The HiSET exam in Tennessee costs: Computer-delivered tests: $15.75 (per subtest). Paper-delivered tests: $20.00 (per subtest)
A passing score on the Tennessee HiSET exam is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects.
You can retake each subject up to 3 times without waiting. The fourth retake requires a 60 day waiting period. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes ($12 per retake instead of $32). To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price of $32, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
The Tennessee HiSET exam can be taken at an official Tennessee HiSET testing center or online. You can find the closest center to you on our list of Tennessee testing centers.
You do not have to be a resident of Tennessee to take the test in Tennessee.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from your local School Board.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the HiSET test’s accommodations page.
To get a copy of your Tennessee HiSET transcript, you can request it through the HiSET testing service.
In Tennessee, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the HiSET exam. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a HiSET certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Tennessee HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Reading, and Writing.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 90 minutes |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes |
| Science | 80 minutes |
| Reading | 65 minutes |
| Writing | 120 minutes to complete the questions and 50 minutes for the essay |
| Total | 7 hours, 56 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 50 |
| Social Studies | 50 |
| Science | 50 |
| Reading | 40 |
| Writing | 50 + 1 Essay |
The HiSET exam in Tennessee costs: Computer-delivered tests: $15.75 (per subtest). Paper-delivered tests: $20.00 (per subtest)
A passing score on the Tennessee HiSET exam is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects.
You can retake each subject up to 3 times without waiting. The fourth retake requires a 60 day waiting period. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes ($12 per retake instead of $32). To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price of $32, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
The Tennessee HiSET exam can be taken at an official Tennessee HiSET testing center or online. You can find the closest center to you on our list of Tennessee testing centers.
You do not have to be a resident of Tennessee to take the test in Tennessee.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from your local School Board.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the HiSET test’s accommodations page.
To get a copy of your Tennessee HiSET transcript, you can request it through the HiSET testing service.
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