How to Get a HiSET® in Missouri

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Missouri HiSET Requirements


  • Resident: You must be a resident of Missouri.
  • Age: You must be 17 years old or older. However, you can take the test at 16 if you have completed at least 16 units toward high school graduation.
  • Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
  • Cost: $17 (per subtest) + $10 annual state fee; $95 (total)
  • Score: 8 in each subtest, combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts - Writing essay.
  • Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through HiSET's test accommodations page.
  • Diploma: After you pass the test, the State of Missouri will award you a HiSET certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. Check your state’s other rules and requirements here.

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