Colorado Department of Education
866-303-6859
Trinidad State Junior College
1011 Main Street
Alamosa, CO 81101
719-589-7060
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Red Rocks CC
5420 Miller St.
Arvada, CO
(303) 914-6075
Aurora Public Schools
500 Airport Blvd.
Aurora, CO 80011
303-326-2112
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Community College of Aurora
16000 E Centre Tech Pwy, A205
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4948
Boulder Valley Family Literacy Program
6500 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80301
303-245-5826
Coal Creek Adult Education Center
90 Emerald St.
Broomfield, CO
(303) 819-4104
Fremont County Head Start
1718 Brookside
Canon City, CO 81215
719-275-8636
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Douglas County Libraries
100 S. Wilcox St
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-688-7646
AspenPointe
220 Ruskin Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
719-896-0013
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Palmer High School
301 N. Nevada
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-328-5036
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Pikes Peak Community College
5675 S. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-502-3370
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Natl Amer U
1079 Space Center Dr, Ste. 140
Colorado Springs, CO
(719) 208-3800
Adult and Family Education
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3030
Durango Adult Education Center
10 West Main, Suite 110
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 564-7004
Colorado Northwestern Community College
50 College Drive
Craig, CO 81625
970-824-1103
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Delta Public Library
211 West 6th St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 399-7670
Community College of Denver
4440 Navajo St.
Denver, CO 80211
720-865-0105
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Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St. Room 201
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4749
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Intrntl It Sol
4155 E Jewell Ave Suite 706 Denver
Denver, CO
(303) 953-8561
Community College Of Denver
800 Curtis St.
Denver, CO
(303) 352-3087
Colorado Mountain College
333 Fiedler Ave
Dillon, CO
(970) 468-5989
Durango Adult Education Center
701 Camino Del Rio
Durango, CO 81301
970-385-4354
Colorado Mountain College
150 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
970-569-2915
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Colorado State University
100 NE Aylesworth Bldg.
Fort Collins, CO 80523
970-491-6498
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Front Range CC Larimer TC
4616 South Shields
Fort Collins, CO
(970) 204-8188
Morgan Community College
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
970-542-3188
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Colorado Mountain College
1402 Blake Ave
Glenwood Springs, CO
(970) 945-7486
Colorado Mesa University
1260 Kennedy Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-255-1260
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Aims Community College
PO Box 69
Greeley, CO 80632
970-339-6299
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University of Northern Colorado
PO Box 58
Greeley, CO 80639
970-351-2790
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Pine River Community Learning Center
535 Candelaria Drive
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Otero Junior College
1802 Colorado Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
719-384-6869
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Justice High School
805 Excalibur St.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 328-4864
AspenPointe
445 Union Blvd. # 124
Lakewood, CO 80228
303-914-9000
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The Belmar Family Literacy Center
455 S. Pierce St.
Lakewood, CO 80226
303-957-2839
Community Educational Outreach
1651 Kendall Street
Lakewood, CO
(303) 921-8600
Lamar Community College
2401 S. Main. Room 136
Lamar, CO 81052
719-336-1537
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Colorado Mountain College
901 South Hwy 24
Leadville, CO
(719) 486-4207
Arapahoe Community College
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160
303-797-5808
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Front Range Community College
2121 Miller Drive
Longmont, CO 80501
303-678-3647
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Open Door/Puerta Abierta
2101 Gay Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-2400
Montrose School District
930 Colorado Ave.
Montrose, CO 81402
970-249-2028
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Tri-Lakes Cares
235 Jefferson
Monument, CO 80132
719-481-4864
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Pueblo Community College
900 W. Orman Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004
719-549-3382
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South Central BOCES
212 W. 3rd Street, Suite D
Pueblo, CO
(719) 647-0174
Colorado Mountain College
3695 Airport Rd.
Rifle, CO 81650
970-625-1871
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First Presbyterian Church of Salida
7 Poncha Blvd.
Salida, CO 81211
719-539-6422
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Colorado Mountain College
1330 Bob Adams Dr.
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
970-870-4457
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Northeastern Junior College
100 College Dr.
Sterling, CO 80751
970-521-6604
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Trinidad State Junior College
600 Prospect St.
Trinidad, CO 81082
719-846-5724
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Front Range Community College
3645 W. 112th Ave. CB18
Westminster, CO 80031
303-404-5338
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Colorado State High School Equivalency Eligibility Requirements
- You do not have to be a resident of Colorado, but you must be 17 years of age. Students who are 16 may take the test if they are approved by the Colorado HSE Office for a HSE Age Waiver.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: The GED Test is $37.50 (per subject), $150 (all subjects), the TASC test is $30 for each sub-test for a total of $150 for the entire test, and the HiSET Exam is $30 for each sub-test for a total of $150 for the entire test.
- Passing Score: The GED Test requires a 145 (minimum) to each subject to pass. The HiSET Exam requires an 8 in each sub-test with a combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay. The TASC Test requires 500 (minimum) in each subject, and minimum of 2 out of 8 on the Language Arts - Writing essay
- Accommodations for the GED test can be requested on the GED Testing Service page. Find out about disability accommodations and fill out your HiSET Accommodations Request Form on HiSET website. Find out about disability accommodations and fill out your TASC Accommodations Request Form on TASC Test website.
- The State of Colorado will award you an HSE certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate after you pass either the GED test, TASC test, or HiSET exam. Be sure to learn more about other HiSET exam rules, TASC test requirements, and GED test policies.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a high school equivalency in Colorado.
There are three high school equivalency exams given in Colorado: GED, TASC, and HiSET. All three 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, Colorado TASC, or Colorado GED.
The GED test in Colorado tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Colorado TASC test and 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
TASC TEST
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
90 minutes
Social Studies
70 minuyes
Science
80 minutes
Reading
65 minutes
Writing
120 minutes
Total
7 hours, 5 minutes
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
TASC TEST
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
50
Social Studies
50
Science
50
Reading
40
Writing
50 + essay
TEST
PER SUBJECT
TOTAL
GED® Test
$28.75
$115
HiSET® Exam
$17
$85
TASC Test
$17
$85
- 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.
- For the TASC test in Colorado, a passing score is 500 (minimum) in each subject; minimum of 2 out of 8 on the Language Arts - Writing essay
TEST
SCORE
GED® Test
145 minimum per subject
HiSET® Exam
8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay
TASC Test
500 minimum per subject, 2 minimum on the 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.
The Colorado GED, HiSET, and TASC tests must be taken at an official testing center in Colorado. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers in Colorado.
You must be a legal resident of Colorado to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC in Colorado.
Find a Colorado testing center nearest you that offers the GED, HiSET or TASC tests here.
How old do I have to be to take the 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.
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, HiSET, or TASC.
There are three high school equivalency exams given in Colorado: GED, TASC, and HiSET. All three 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, Colorado TASC, or Colorado GED.
The GED test in Colorado tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Colorado TASC test and 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 |
| TASC TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TIME |
| Math | 90 minutes |
| Social Studies | 70 minuyes |
| Science | 80 minutes |
| Reading | 65 minutes |
| Writing | 120 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 5 minutes |
| 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 |
| TASC TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
| Math | 50 |
| Social Studies | 50 |
| Science | 50 |
| Reading | 40 |
| Writing | 50 + essay |
| TEST | PER SUBJECT | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| GED® Test | $28.75 | $115 |
| HiSET® Exam | $17 | $85 |
| TASC Test | $17 | $85 |
- 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.
- For the TASC test in Colorado, a passing score is 500 (minimum) in each subject; minimum of 2 out of 8 on the Language Arts - Writing essay
| TEST | SCORE |
|---|---|
| GED® Test | 145 minimum per subject |
| HiSET® Exam | 8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay |
| TASC Test | 500 minimum per subject, 2 minimum on the 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.
The Colorado GED, HiSET, and TASC tests must be taken at an official testing center in Colorado. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers in Colorado.
You must be a legal resident of Colorado to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC in Colorado.
Find a Colorado testing center nearest you that offers the GED, HiSET or TASC tests here.
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.
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, HiSET, or TASC.
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