Montana State HiSET Exam Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a resident of Montana and you must be 19 years old or older. But, you can take the test if you are 16-18 with additional requirements specified by Montana state rules.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: $16.25 (per subject), or $65 (all subjects)
- Passing 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 the HiSET exam’s accommodations page.
- After you pass the test, the State of Montana will award you a HiSET 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 HiSET in Montana.
In Montana, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the HiSET exam. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a HiSET certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Montana HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
115 minutes
Social Studies
90 minutes
Science
90 minutes
Language Arts
150 minutes
Total
7 hours, 41 minutes
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
46
Social Studies
35
Science
34
Language Arts
46
The HiSET exam in Montana is $32 per subject, or $128 for the full test.
A passing score on the Montana HiSET exam is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects.
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 Montana HiSET exam can either be taken online or at an official Montana HiSET testing center. You can find the closest center to you on our list of Montana testing centers.
You do not have to be a resident of Montana to take the test in Montana.
You can find the closest Montana HiSET testing center near you here.
How old do I have to be to take the Montana HiSET exam?
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from your local School Board.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Montana HiSET transcript, you can request it through the HiSET ETS testing service.
In Montana, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the HiSET exam. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a HiSET certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Montana HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The HiSET exam in Montana is $32 per subject, or $128 for the full test.
A passing score on the Montana HiSET exam is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects.
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 Montana HiSET exam can either be taken online or at an official Montana HiSET testing center. You can find the closest center to you on our list of Montana testing centers.
You do not have to be a resident of Montana to take the test in Montana.
You can find the closest Montana HiSET testing center near you here.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from your local School Board.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Montana HiSET transcript, you can request it through the HiSET ETS testing service.
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