New Hampshire State HiSET Exam Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a resident of New Hampshire.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- You must be 18 years old or older, however, if you are 16 or older you can take the test if enrolled in an New Hampshire Option Program for In School Youth. You may take the test if exempted from the school district where you live, married, or legally emancipated. Other rules may apply so be sure to check for additional requirements.
- Cost: $20 (per subtest); $100 (total)
- 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 New Hampshire 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 Hampshire.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the New Hampshire HiSET exam. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a HiSET certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The HiSET exam tests you Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing in New Hampshire.
HiSET EXAM
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
90 minutes
Social Studies
70 minutes
Science
80 minutes
Reading
60 minutes
Writing
120 minutes
Total
7 hours
HiSET EXAM
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
40-50
Social Studies
40-50
Science
40-50
Reading
40-50
Writing
40-50 + essay
The New Hampshire HiSET exam is $20 per subject, or $100 in full.
You must score at least 8 per subject, with a combined minimum of 45. You need a 2 minimum on the essay.
Yes. In New Hampshire, there is no waiting period before you can retest. You are encouraged to study before, however.
Yes, you must be a resident of New Hampshire or physically reside in New Hampshire to take their HiSET exam.
Click here for a list of testing centers in New Hampshire.
You must be 18 years old.
You can test if you are 16 or 17 years old only by completing the Request to Waive Age Requirements for High School Equivalency Exam form found here.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the HiSET exam’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your New Hampshire HiSET transcript, you can request it here.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the New Hampshire HiSET exam. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a HiSET certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The HiSET exam tests you Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing in New Hampshire.
| HiSET EXAM | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TIME |
| Math | 90 minutes |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes |
| Science | 80 minutes |
| Reading | 60 minutes |
| Writing | 120 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours |
| HiSET EXAM | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
| Math | 40-50 |
| Social Studies | 40-50 |
| Science | 40-50 |
| Reading | 40-50 |
| Writing | 40-50 + essay |
The New Hampshire HiSET exam is $20 per subject, or $100 in full.
You must score at least 8 per subject, with a combined minimum of 45. You need a 2 minimum on the essay.
Yes. In New Hampshire, there is no waiting period before you can retest. You are encouraged to study before, however.
Yes, you must be a resident of New Hampshire or physically reside in New Hampshire to take their HiSET exam.
Click here for a list of testing centers in New Hampshire.
You must be 18 years old.
You can test if you are 16 or 17 years old only by completing the Request to Waive Age Requirements for High School Equivalency Exam form found here.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the HiSET exam’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your New Hampshire HiSET transcript, you can request it here.
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