How to Get a HiSET® in Iowa

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Iowa HiSET Requirements


  • Resident: You do not have to be a resident of Iowa.
  • Age: In Iowa, you must be 18 years old to take the 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: Yes, you can take the HiSET online in Iowa.
  • Cost:
    • HiSET Cost at a Test Center: $15 per subject or $75 for all subjects.
    • HiSET Cost Online: $32.50 per subject or $162.50 for all subjects.
  • Score:
    • 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 complete a HiSET Accommodations Request Form on the HiSET website.
  • Additional Requirements: In Iowa, you must be enrolled in one of Iowa’s 15 Community Colleges. You can contact your nearest Community College by visiting the Iowa Department of Education website. You must also take the official HiSET half-length practice test before taking the official HiSET exam. Official practice test verification is required on test day for admittance to testing. Practice test verification is available through your Adult Education and Literacy program.
  • Diploma: After passing the test, the State of Iowa 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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