How to Get a GED® or HiSET® in Indiana

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Indiana GED and HiSET Requirements


  • Resident: You must be a resident of Indiana for 30 days or more.
  • Age: In Indiana, you must be 18 years old to take the GED or HiSET. If you are 16-17, you must meet specific requirements.
  • Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
  • Online Testing: No, you can’t take the GED or HiSET online in Indiana.
  • Cost:
    • GED Cost at a Test Center: $36 per subject or $144 for all subjects.
    • HiSET Cost at a Test Center: Varies by test center. Please contact your test center for fee information.

      Note: As of July 1, 2025, the live online proctored High School Equivalency testing is suspended in Indiana. Online testing will only be available if you are enrolled in an Indiana-approved Adult Education program and qualify for modified testing conditions that require at-home testing.

  • Score:
    • GED: A minimum score of 145 is required on each subject to pass.
    • HiSET: A minimum score of 8 is required on each subtest, with a combined score of 45. The Language Arts, Writing essay requires a minimum score of 2.
  • Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service website or fill out a HiSET Accommodations Request Form on the HiSET website.
  • Diploma: After passing the GED test or HiSET exam, the State of Indiana will award you a high school equivalency certificate, showing that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.

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