Colorado GED and HiSET Requirements
- Resident: You do not have to be a resident of Colorado.
- Age: You must be at least 17 years of age. Students who are 16 may take the test if they are approved by the Colorado HSE Office for an HSE Age Waiver.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: GED at a Test Center: $43.50 (per subject). GED Test Online: $43.50 (per subject). HiSET Exam: $30 (per subtest); $150 (total).
- Score: The GED Test requires a 145 (minimum) for each subject to pass. The HiSET Exam requires an 8 (minimum) on each subtest with a combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service page or fill out a HiSET Accommodations Request Form on the HiSET website.
- Diploma: After you pass the exam and the Constitution Test, the Illinois Community College Board will award you with a high school equivalency certificate showing you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Online GED or HiSET Classes
Online programs like GED & HiSET Academy are available to help you get your GED or HiSET fast and easy.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a high school equivalency in Colorado.
What is the test for high school equivalency in Colorado?
There are two high school equivalency exams given in Colorado: GED, and HiSET. Both are equivalent to a high school diploma, and are accepted at 99% of colleges. You can go on to get a great job, get a degree, or join the military with a Colorado HiSET and Colorado GED.
What subjects are on the GED test and HiSET exam in Colorado?
The GED test in Colorado tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Colorado HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing.
How long are the Colorado GED and HiSET tests?
GED TEST
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
115 minutes
Social Studies
90 minutes
Science
90 minutes
Language Arts
150 minutes
Total
7 hours, 41 minutes
HiSET EXAM
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
90 minutes
Social Studies
70 minutes
Science
80 minutes
Reading
60 minutes
Writing
120 minutes
Total
7 hours
How many questions are on the Colorado GED test and HiSET exam?
GED TEST
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
46
Social Studies
35
Science
34
Language Arts
46
HiSET EXAM
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
40-50
Social Studies
40-50
Science
40-50
Reading
40-50
Writing
40-50 + essay
What score do I need to get on the GED or HiSET Colorado test to pass?
TEST
SCORE
GED® Test
145 minimum per subject
HiSET® Exam
8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay
How do I know if I passed the Colorado GED test or HiSET exam?
- A passing score on the Colorado GED test is 145 (minimum) in each subject.
- A passing score for the HiSET exam in Colorado is 8 in each subtest, combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
Can I retake a subject on the test in Colorado if I don’t pass?
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.
Can I take an online GED test and HiSET exam for Colorado?
Yes! The Colorado GED and HiSET tests can be taken at an official testing center in Colorado or online. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers in Colorado.
How do I apply for disability accommodations for Colorado GED or HiSET?
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Be sure to find out if you qualify for accomodations.
How do I get a copy of my Colorado GED test or HiSET exam transcript?
To get a copy of your Colorado transcript, you can request it through the GED Testing Service or HiSET.
How much does the GED test or HiSET exam cost in Colorado?
TEST
PER SUBJECT
TOTAL
GED® Test
$28.75
$115
HiSET® Exam
$17
$85
Where do I find GED or HiSET testing near me in Colorado?
Find a Colorado testing center nearest you that offers the GED or HiSET tests here.
Do I have to live in Colorado to take the GED test or HiSET exam?
You must be a legal resident of Colorado to take the GED or HiSET in Colorado.
How old do I have to be to take the GED or HiSET test in Colorado?
You must be 18 years of age.
If you are 17, you can take the test with the following conditions:
- You have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID;
- You are a resident of Colorado
- You are not enrolled in school (you are excepted if you are enrolled in an approved in-school GED preparation program)
- You are not a high school graduate
- You must have parental/guardian permission.
If you are 16 you must meet the above requirements, and must be in the care of a state agency, under a court order, or in a Job Corps training program.
If you are under 18, you are required to attend school in the state of Colorado.
How do I get an age wavier in Colorado?
If you are under 18 and require an age waiver, you can request it from your local school board. You’ll need to receive permission from the school board in order to take the test.
There are two high school equivalency exams given in Colorado: GED, and HiSET. Both are equivalent to a high school diploma, and are accepted at 99% of colleges. You can go on to get a great job, get a degree, or join the military with a Colorado HiSET and Colorado GED.
The GED test in Colorado tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Colorado HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing.
| GED TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TIME |
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| HiSET EXAM | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TIME |
| Math | 90 minutes |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes |
| Science | 80 minutes |
| Reading | 60 minutes |
| Writing | 120 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours |
| GED TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
| HiSET EXAM | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
| Math | 40-50 |
| Social Studies | 40-50 |
| Science | 40-50 |
| Reading | 40-50 |
| Writing | 40-50 + essay |
| TEST | SCORE |
|---|---|
| GED® Test | 145 minimum per subject |
| HiSET® Exam | 8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay |
- A passing score on the Colorado GED test is 145 (minimum) in each subject.
- A passing score for the HiSET exam in Colorado is 8 in each subtest, combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
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.
Yes! The Colorado GED and HiSET tests can be taken at an official testing center in Colorado or online. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers in Colorado.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Be sure to find out if you qualify for accomodations.
To get a copy of your Colorado transcript, you can request it through the GED Testing Service or HiSET.
| TEST | PER SUBJECT | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| GED® Test | $28.75 | $115 |
| HiSET® Exam | $17 | $85 |
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Find a Colorado testing center nearest you that offers the GED or HiSET tests here.
You must be a legal resident of Colorado to take the GED or HiSET in Colorado.
You must be 18 years of age.
If you are 17, you can take the test with the following conditions:
- You have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID;
- You are a resident of Colorado
- You are not enrolled in school (you are excepted if you are enrolled in an approved in-school GED preparation program)
- You are not a high school graduate
- You must have parental/guardian permission.
If you are 16 you must meet the above requirements, and must be in the care of a state agency, under a court order, or in a Job Corps training program.
If you are under 18, you are required to attend school in the state of Colorado.
If you are under 18 and require an age waiver, you can request it from your local school board. You’ll need to receive permission from the school board in order to take the test.
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