Workforce Development - Adult Services
201 N Washington Square
Victor BLDG., 2nd Floor
Lansing, MI 48913
517-241-3249
1372 N Main Street
Adrian, MI 49221
517-265-1702
New Options High School
10760 68th Avenue
Allendale, MI 49401
616-892-5575
Alpena Community College
665 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
989-358-7406
Washtenaw Community College
4800 E Huron River Drive. Room SC 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-477-8528
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Washtenaw Community College - DOC
Washtenaw County Jail
2201 Hogback Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-216-0385
Education & Technology Center
690 N Pleasant Road
Attica, MI 48412
810-664-5917
Baker College Auburn Hills
1500 University Dr
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-276-8247
GED Test
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Oakland Community College
2900 Featherstone Road, MTEC Bldg., Room 102
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-232-4168
Bay-Arenac ISD Adult & Continuing Education
4155 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
989-667-3275
Lake Michigan College
Todd Center
2755 E Napier Avenue, Room 2107
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
989-667-3275
Andrews University
Counseling & Testing Center
4195 Administration Drive, Bell Hall, Suite 123
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
269-471-3470
Michigan Works! West Central
14330 Northland Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-660-0266
Mt Morris Adult Education Center
Atherton Campus
2400 Clarice Avenue
Burton, MI 48519
810-591-5651
Baker College of Cadillac
9600 E 13th Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-876-3119
DOC - 231-876-3145
Tuscola Intermediate School District
Tuscola Technology Center
1401 Cleaver Road
Caro, MI 48723
989-672-2224
Squires Education Center
725 Center Street
Cassopolis, MI 49031
269-228-5813
Glen Oaks Community College
62249 Shimmel Road
Centreville, MI 49032
269-294-4270
Clare Pioneer Alternative & Adult Education
670 Ann Arbor Trail
Clare, MI 48617
989-386-3067
Coldwater Community Schools
275 N Fremont Street,
Buzzer on wall by Door A
Coldwater, MI 49036
517-279-5930
Alpha Technical Institute - CBT
6050 Greenfield Road, Suite 202
Dearborn, MI 48126
313-846-0070
Detroit School for Digital Technology
1759 W 21st Street
Detroit, MI 48216
313-263-4200
GED Test
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Detroit Public Schools
Community District
16164 Asbury Park
Detroit, MI 48235
313-852-1089
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Detroit Public Library
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
313-481-1362
Pathfinders Alternative & Adult Education
501 N Paul Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
269-782-4471
Michigan State University
Student Services Bldg. Testing Office
556 E Circle Drive, Room 237
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-355-8385
GED Test
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Michigan State University
Bessey Hall
434 Farm Lane, Room 203
East Lansing, MI 48824
Michigan Works
1230 E US-23
East Tawas, MI 48730
989-362-6407
Bay College
2001 N Lincoln Road, HUB 876
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-217-4053
AcademyvWest Alternative High School
3400 N Jennings Road
Flint, MI 48504
810-591-0123
GED Test
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Baker College of Flint
1050 W Bristol Road
Flint, MI 48507
810-766-4239
GED Test
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Metro Community Development, Inc.
2712 N Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48505
810-341-1824
GED Test
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Mott Community College
1401 E Court Street
Flint, MI 48503
810-762-0406
GED Test
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Mt Morris Adult Education - DOC
1002 S Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
810-591-0105
Michigan Works
5479 W 72nd Avenue
Fremont, MI 49412
231-924-3230
Fruitport Adult Education
357 N Sixth Street
Fruitport, MI 49415
231-865-4130
T. LAB - Technoology Laboratory & Professional Development
1751 Radcliff Street, Room 430
Garden City, MI 48135
888-327-3387
University Center
80 Livingston Blvd.
Gaylor, MI 49735
989-705-3700
DOC 1 - 989-705-3701
Michigan Works!
110 Buckeye Street
Gladwin, MI 48624
989-426-8571
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
106 S Sixth Street
Grand Haven, MI 49417
616-850-6800
DOC - 616-850-6800
Mobile - 616-895-4178
Davenport University
6191 Kraft Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-554-5614
GED Test
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Heartside Ministry
935 Baxter Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-235-7211
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Jubilee Jobs, Inc. - DOC
Baxter Community Center
54 S Division Avenue, 3rd Floor,
Bemis Street Entrance
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-774-9944
GED Test
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Kent ISD Adult Education
2405 Leonard NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Beckwith Testing Center -
616-819-3259
DOC - 616-819-4759
Mobile - 616-819-2734
Kirtland Community College
4800 S 4 Mile Road
Grayling, MI 49738
989-275-5000
Montcalm Community College
1325 Yellow Jacket Drive, Ash TLC Bldg.
Greenville, MI 48838
989-328-1012
Michigan Works
402 N First Street
Harrison, MI 48625
989-539-2173
West Michigan Works!
Barry County Campus
136 E State Street, Suite A
Hastings, MI 49058
616-649-9850
Houghton Lake Community Education - DOC
179 Cloverleaf Lane
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
989-422-6161
Livingston County Jail Education Program- DOC
150 S Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
517-546-2445
Baker College of Jackson
2800 Springport Road
Jackson, MI 49201
517-780-4570
GED Test
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Jackson Area Career Center
6800 Browns Lake Road
Jackson, MI 49201
517-990-8070
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TA Wilson Academy
310 W Morrell Street
Jackson, MI 49203
517-841-2800
Comstock Compass High School
3010 Gull Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-250-8930
GED Test
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Kalamazoo Adult Education
714 S Westnedge Avenue, Room 330-334
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-337-0422
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Kalamazoo Adult Education - DOC
Kalamazoo County Sheriff
1500 Lamont Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-385-6115
GED Test
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L.E.A.D. 1st - CBT
1700 N Drake Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
269-303-6180
Consolidated Community School Services
4900 W Davis Court
Kincheloe, MI 49788
906-635-1752
Hill Center Lansing School District
2400 Pattengill, Room 20
Lansing, MI 48910
517-755-4040
GED Test
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Davenport University
200 S Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
517-367-8240
GED Test
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Michigan - DOC
206 E Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
517-241-4655
GED Test
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State of Michigan - DOC
Department of Technology, Management & Budget
GED Testing Lab
608 W Allegan Street
Lansing, MI 48933
517-335-4586
GED Test Lab
Schoolcraft College
McDoweel Center Bldg., Testing Center
18600 Haggerty Road, Room 220
Livonia, MI 48152
734-462-4806
North Menominee County Community Schools
Schoolcraft
100 N Cedar Street
Manistique, MI
906-497-5282
MAPS Adult & Community Education
11175 Erie Street
Marquette, MI
49855
906-225-4321
Marshall Public Schools
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
701 N Marshall Avenue
Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-1252
Hill Center Lansing School District - DOC
Ingham County Correctional Facility
640 N Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854
517-676-8357
Education & Training Connection
884 E Isabella Road
Midland, MI 48840
989-631-5202
Mila FBOP FCI
4004 E Arkona Road
Milan, MI 48160
734-439-4755
Monroe Middle Schools
503 Washington Street
Monroe, MI 48161
734-265-4200
L'anse Creuse - DOC
Macomb County Jail
43565 Elizabeth Road
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
586-493-5680
Mt Morris Consolidated School District
1000 E Mt Morris Street
Mt Morris, MI 48458
810-591-0105
Central Michigan University
Park Library, Computer Based Testing Center
250 E Preston, 319
Mt Pleasant, MI 48859
810-591-0105
GED Test
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Mt Pleasant Community Education
3480 S Isabella Road
Mt Pleasant, MI 28858
989-775-2370
GED Test
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Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
2274 Enterprise Drive
Mt Pleasant, MI 28858
989-317-4760
Orchard View Adult Education
Orchard View Community Education
2900 E Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
231-760-1948
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White Lake Area Community College -
Duck Creek Learning Center
4600 N Gibson Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
231-766-3001
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Muskegon Community Education Center
571 E Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49445
231-720-2530
DOC - 231-720-2548
Anchor Bay School District
Compass Pointe Learning Center
51518 Industrial Drive, Unit H
New Baltimore, MI 48047
586-725-2205
Michigan Works!
501 W Harrie Street
Newberry, MI 49868
906-293-8551
Baker College of Owosso
1309 South M-52,
Conference Room A, Room 1924
Owosso, MI 48867
989-729-3620
Oxford Crossroads Day School
810 Jameshunt Drive
Oxford, MI 48371
248-969-1894
North Central Michigan College
1515 Howard Street
Petoskey, MI 49770
231-348-6687
North Menomiee County Community Schools
W3719 Grove Lane
Powers, MI 49874
906-497-5282
Michigan Works!
1015 Short Street, Suite 2
Prudenville, MI 48651
Michigan Works!
West Central
240 E Church Street
Reed City, MI 49677
231-660-0263
Royal Oak Schools
Churchill Comunity Education Center
707 Girard Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48073
248-588-5050
Common Core State Standards - CCSS
Testing Center
2736 W M-28
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49724
906-379-2121
West Shore Community College
3000 N Stiles Road
Scottville, MI 49454
231-845-6211
Michigan Works!
West Central
195 N Michigan Avenue
Shelby, MI 49455
231-660-0263
Montcalm Community College
Main Campus - Doser Bldg.
2800 College Drive, Room 318
Sidney, MI 48885
989-328-1299
Lake Michigan College
125 Veterans Blvd.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-7526
Southgate Adult and Community Education
14101 Leroy Avenue
Southgate, MI 48195
734-246-4633
Michigan Works!
4480 W M-61
Standish, MI 48473
989-846-2111
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
8230 Crapo Drive
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
810-591-4387
Bedford Public Schools Adult Education
1623 W Sterns Road
Temperance, MI 48182
734-850-6050
Three Rivers Adult Education
416 Washington Street
Three Rivers, MI 49093
269-279-9581
Northwestern Michigan College
1701 E Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-995-2257
Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility - DOC
415 US HWY 49 N
Tutwiler, MS 38963
662-345-6567
Delta College
Testing Center
1961 Delta Road, Room A133
University Center, MI 48710
989-686-9182
Pioneer Work & Learning Center - DOC
1120 Commerce Drive
Vassar, MI 48768
989-823-3040
Ironwood Area Schools
E 23970 Choate Road
Watersmeet, MI 49969
906-358-2235
Employment & Training Designs, Inc.
35425 W Michigan Avenue, Suite 3657
Wayne, MI 48184
734-858-1581
Newaygo County Jail - DOC
1035 E James Street
White Cloud, MI 49349
231-689-7376
Huron Valley Adult Education
1000 Hill Road
White Lake, MI 48383
248-676-8398
Eastern Michigan University
Testing & Cerification Center
522 College Place, Boone Hall, Room GO5
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-487-6570
Michigan State High School Equivalency Eligibility Requirements
- You don’t have to be a resident but you do have to be at least 18 to take the Michigan test. Graduates of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, National Guard Michigan Youth Challenge Program may qualify for a Michigan certificate if they are 16 years old or older.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate
- Cost: GED: $37.50 (per subject) or $150 (all subjects); HiSET: $30 (per subject) or $150 (all subjects).
- Passing Score: GED: 145 (minimum) in each subject. HiSET: 8 in each subtest, combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
- If you need certain accommodations, you can apply for disability accommodations for the GED test. For HiSET, apply here.
- Other rules may apply so be sure to check for additional requirements.
- After you pass the test, the State of Michigan will award you a certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a high school equivalency in Michigan.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. This is why over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. Fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone.
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 and will be given a formula sheet in the test center as well as on the screen in the test.
- Essential Education offers a free practice test for math that will help you assess your readiness for the test.
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GED Academy gives you all the math you need to study at one affordable price.
The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $6 per subject. Essential Education offers a free online HSE practice test for the GED. We also offer a free online HiSET practice test too. You can take our free practice test in one subject, several subjects, or all of the subjects.
There are two high school equivalency exams given in Michigan: 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 Michigan HiSET or Michigan GED.
The GED test in Michigan tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Michigan 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
PER SUBJECT
TOTAL
GED® Test
$28.75
$115
HiSET® Exam
$17
$85
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 Michigan GED test is 145 (minimum) in each subject.
- A passing score for the HiSET exam in Michigan 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.
The Michigan GED and HiSET tests must be taken at an official testing center in Michigan. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers.
You must be a legal resident of Michigan to take the GED or HiSET in Michigan.
Find a Michigan testing center nearest you the offers the GED or HiSET tests here.
How old do I have to be to take the test in Michigan?
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 Michigan
- 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 Michigan.
How do I get an age wavier in Michigan?
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 Michigan transcript, you can request it through the GED Testing Service or HiSET.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. This is why over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. Fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone.
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 and will be given a formula sheet in the test center as well as on the screen in 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.
The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $6 per subject. Essential Education offers a free online HSE practice test for the GED. We also offer a free online HiSET practice test too. You can take our free practice test in one subject, several subjects, or all of the subjects.
There are two high school equivalency exams given in Michigan: 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 Michigan HiSET or Michigan GED.
The GED test in Michigan tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Michigan 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 | PER SUBJECT | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| GED® Test | $28.75 | $115 |
| HiSET® Exam | $17 | $85 |
| 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 Michigan GED test is 145 (minimum) in each subject.
- A passing score for the HiSET exam in Michigan 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.
The Michigan GED and HiSET tests must be taken at an official testing center in Michigan. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers.
You must be a legal resident of Michigan to take the GED or HiSET in Michigan.
Find a Michigan testing center nearest you the offers the GED or HiSET 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 Michigan
- 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 Michigan.
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 Michigan transcript, you can request it through the GED Testing Service or HiSET.
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