In the Northern Mariana Islands, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test or HiSET exam. The credential is called the High School Equivalency Diploma. A GED or HiSET certificate is accepted by most employers and 98% of colleges, making it a widely recognized and respected credential.

Here is a list of Northern Mariana Islands GED and HiSET testing centers.

If you're like many, you're probably wondering: How can I get my GED or HiSET fast? Well, the good news is that earning your GED or HiSET certificate is easier than you think. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet your goals.

Steps to Get the GED or HiSET Test in the Northern Mariana Islands

1. Check Your Eligibility in the Northern Mariana Islands: Every territory has its own GED and HiSET test eligibility requirements. For the Northern Mariana Islands, you can find the list of requirements at the top of this page.
2. Study for the Test: Preparing for the GED or HiSET test is key to success. Choose from various study options, including using a GED or HiSET Northern Mariana Islands study guide, attending local GED or HiSET prep classes, or studying online. Find the method that works best for you.
3. Practice the Material: Create a quiet and focused study environment. Use GED or HiSET study guides or online classes to help structure your learning.
4. Take GED or HiSET Practice Tests: Practice tests are a great way to track your progress and identify areas for improvement.
5. Register for the Test: When you're ready, schedule your GED test or HiSET exam.
6. Take the Test: On test day, bring a valid, non-expired, government-issued photo ID. Personal items are not allowed in the testing area.
7. Get Your Transcript and Diploma: After passing the GED test or HiSET exam, the Northern Mariana Islands will award you a high school equivalency certificate, showing that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.

The Northern Mariana Islands GED test and HiSET exam are the same as in every other territory. While it may seem challenging, preparation is key, and online classes can help you get ready. For more on how hard the GED test is, read our article How Hard Is the GED in 2025?

Yes, in fact, GED Academy and HiSET Academy are fully aligned with GED test and HiSET exam standards and recognized by the testing services. That’s why over 4.5 million people have used these programs to earn their credentials. It's fast, easy, and affordable.

The GED Testing Service offers an official GED practice test for $7.99 per subject. The HiSET also offers practice tests. Additionally, you can take a free GED practice test or a free HiSET practice test through Essential Education, with the option to focus on one or multiple subjects.

To get a copy of your Northern Mariana Islands GED or HiSET transcript, you can request it through the GED Testing Service or HiSET.

GED: A passing score on the Northern Mariana Islands GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your results in your MyGED account after you have completed the test.

HiSET: A passing score on the Northern Mariana Islands HiSET exam is 8 points in each of the five subtests. You can view your results in your HiSET account after you have completed each subtest.

Yes, you must be a resident of the Northern Mariana Islands to take the GED or HiSET.

GED: In the Northern Mariana Islands, you must be 19 years old to take the GED. If you are 17-18, you can apply for an exception.

HiSET: In the Northern Mariana Islands, you must be 18 years old to take the HiSET. If you are 16-17, you must provide documentation that you are not enrolled in an accredited high school and you must not have received a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

GED: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service website. 

HiSET: Find out about disability accommodations and complete a HiSET Accommodations Request Form.

Visit the GED or HiSET website for more information.

• GED Cost at a Test Center: $30 per subject or $120 for all subjects.
• HiSET Cost at a Test Center: $17 per subtest or $85 for all subtests.

  Note: This territory does not offer online testing.

GED:

• In-person at a Testing Center: GED Testing Service waives its $26 testing fee, but there is a $10 test center fee. You will receive one discounted retake for every GED test subject you purchase but don’t pass. You have 365 days after your full-price test to use this discounted retake. This retake offer (1 full price:1 discount) repeats until you pass the test.

HiSET: You may retake each subtest two times over the 12 months following your first attempt by paying only the test center fee, which is $2 for each subtest.

GED: The Northern Mariana Islands GED tests you on Language Arts (Reading and Writing), Math, Science, and Social Studies.

HiSET: The Northern Mariana Islands HiSET tests you on Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

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GED: 145 minimum per subject

HiSET: 8 minimum per subtest, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay

GED: In the Northern Mariana Islands, you’ll have to wait 90 days before retesting any failed subject and may only retake a given subject three times per year.

HiSET: HiSET test takers may take each subtest a maximum of three times in a calendar year.

No, online testing is not offered in the Northern Mariana Islands.

Use our list of authorized testing centers in the Northern Mariana Islands to find a location near you.

What you should know:

• You should be familiar with math concepts, measurements, equations, and applying math concepts to solve real-life problems.
• You don’t have to memorize formulas. You will be given a formula sheet in the test center and on the screen during the test.
• Essential Education offers a free practice test for math that will help you assess your readiness for the test.
• GED Academy gives you all the math you need to study at one affordable price.

GED: Yes, in the Northern Mariana Islands you can take all GED test subjects in one day, provided you find a testing center with available hours that can accommodate this.

HiSET: You can choose to take each subtest individually, but if you prefer, you may also take multiple subtests in a single day, subject to availability at your testing center and your personal preference.

Yes, in the Northern Mariana Islands, you can test in English or Spanish. However, you cannot combine tests from different languages to earn your credential.

For Spanish speakers, GED Academy and HiSET Academy provide mobile-friendly, online courses designed to fully align with test standards. These programs cover all test subjects with engaging, expert-designed lessons, helping you confidently prepare to take the exam in English or Spanish.

No, you cannot combine GED and HiSET test scores to earn a high school equivalency credential in the Northern Mariana Islands.