Workforce Development - Adult Services
201 N. Washington Square
Victor Building, 2nd Floor
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: (517) 241-3249
Albion District Library
501 S. Superior St
Albion, MI 49224
517-629-3993
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Alma Adult High School
300 Republic Street
Alma, MI 48801
989-463-2488
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Washtenaw Community College
4800 East Huron River Drive. Room SC 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-973-3495
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Baker College Auburn Hills
1500 University Dr
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
989-729-3620
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Brighton Community Education
125 Church St.
Brighton, MI 48116
810-299-4047
Charlotte Learning Center
1699 Lansing Rd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
517-543-5138
DiAnne M. Pellerin Center
24001 F.V. Pankow Blvd.
Clinton, MI 48036
(586) 783-6420
Coldwater Community Schools
275 N. Fremont Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
517-279-5930
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Alpha Technical Institute
6050 Greenfield Rd. Suite 202
Dearborn, MI 48126
313-846-0070
M-TEC at Henry Ford Community College
3601 Schaefer Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
313-317-6600
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Dearborn Public Schools
22586 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
313-827-1912
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Detroit Public Schools
1300 Rosa Parks
Detroit, MI 48216
313-852-1089
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Marygrove College Learning Resource Centet
707 W. Milwaukee
Detroit, MI 48202
313-664-5533
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Visions GED Testing Center
18985 Biltmore Street
Detroit, MI 48235
313-838-3801
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Detroit Public Library
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
800-262-9433
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Michigan State University Testing Office
207 Student Services Bldg.
East Lansing, MI 48824
877-392-6433
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Michigan Works Region 7B Iosco County
1230 E. US-23
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-6407
The Kellwood Center
19200 Stephens
Eastpointe, MI 48021
586-445-4545
Mott Adult High School
2421 Corunna Road
Flint, MI 48503
810-760-7763
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Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
G-3329 Burnell Avenue
Flint, MI 48504
810-591-2880
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Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools
3400 N. Jennings Road
Flint, MI 48504
810-591-0123
Baker College of Flint
1050 W. Bristol Rd.
Flint, MI 48507
248-276-8247
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Metro Community Development, Inc.
2712 North Saginaw St.
Flint, MI 48505
810-341-1824
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Grand Haven Public Schools
106 S. Sixth Street
Grand Haven, MI 49417
616-850-6800
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Beckwith Testing Center
2405 Leonard NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
616-819-3259
West Middle School
615 Turner N.W. Rm 329
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-819-3259
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Hazel Park Adult Education
420 West Nine Mile Road
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-658-5600
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T.A. Wilson Academy
310 W. Morrell St.
Jackson, MI 49203
517-841-2800
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Pearson Vue Test Center at Hill
5815 Wise Road. Room 121
Lansing, MI 48911
517-755-4064
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Lansing Adult & Continuing Education
500 West Lenawee
Lansing, MI 48933
517-325-6800
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Schoolcraft College
18600 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152
734-462-4400
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Macomb County Jail
43565 Elizabeth
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5151
Orchard View Community Education
2389 Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
231-760-1953
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White Lake Area Comm College Duck Creek Learning Ctr
4600 N. Gibson Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
231-766-3001
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Muskegon Community Education Center
571 E. Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
231-720-2144
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New Haven High School
57700 Gratiot Avenue
New Haven, MI 48048
586-749-3401
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Baker College of Owosso
1020 South Washington Street
Owosso, MI 48867
989-729-3350
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Starkweather Education Center
550 N. Holbrook
Plymouth, MI 48170
764-416-4901
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
76 Williams St
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-338-4250
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Rochester Adult Education
480 East Auburn
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-726-5950
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Royal Oak Schools
707 Girard. Churchill Community Educ Center
Royal Oak, MI 48073
248-588-5050
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Southgate Adult and Community Education
14101 Leroy Avenue
Southgate, MI 48195
734-246-4633
Iosco County Jail
428 W Lake Street
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-6407
Bedford Public Schools Adult Education
1623 W. Sterns Rd.
Temperance, MI 48182
734-850-6050
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Walled Lake Community Education Center
615 N. Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390
248-956-5020
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Davenport University
27650 Dequindre Road
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 558-8700
Employment & Training Designs
35425 W. Michigan Ave. Suite 3693
Wayne, MI 48184
734-858-4284
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Tinkham Adult and Comm Education Center
450 S. Venoy
Westland, MI 48186
734-419-2425
Wyoming Community Education
3600 Byron Center Avenue Southwest
Wyoming, MI 49519
616-530-7500
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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); TASC: $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. TASC: 500 (minimum) in each subject; minimum of 2 out of 8 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, and for TASC, 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 GED and TASC. 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 three high school equivalency exams given in Michigan: 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 Michigan HiSET, Michigan TASC, or Michigan GED.
The GED test in Michigan tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Michigan 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
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
- 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.
- For the TASC test in Michigan, a passing score is 500 (minimum) in each subject; minimum of 2 out of 8 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, HiSET, and TASC 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, HiSET, or TASC in Michigan.
Find a Michigan testing center nearest you the offers the GED, HiSET or TASC 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, HiSET, or TASC.
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 GED and TASC. 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 three high school equivalency exams given in Michigan: 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 Michigan HiSET, Michigan TASC, or Michigan GED.
The GED test in Michigan tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Michigan 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 |
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 |
- 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.
- For the TASC test in Michigan, a passing score is 500 (minimum) in each subject; minimum of 2 out of 8 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, HiSET, and TASC 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, HiSET, or TASC in Michigan.
Find a Michigan testing center nearest you the 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 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, HiSET, or TASC.
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