New Jersey Department of Education
GED Testing
Po Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
609-341-3071
Camden County College
Testing CTR Library 200
200 College Drive
Blackwood, NJ 08012
856-968-1287
Bordentown Regional High School
318 Ward Avenue
Bordentown, NJ 08505
609-298-0674
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Juvenile Female Secure Facility
367 W Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
Camden County College
200 N Broadway, CTC 203
Camden, NJ 08102
856-968-1287
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Mid-Atlantic States Career & Education Center, Inc
Camden County Jail
330 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 08054
A.C.Wagner Youth Correctional Facility
500 Ward Avenue
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
DiNi Communications, Inc.
340 Campus Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
732-225-4514
Jones Farm
New Jersey State Prison
721 Bear Tavern Road
Ewing, NJ 08628
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Mercer Street Friends
7 Dunmore Street
Ewing, NJ 08618
609-656-5273
Essex Regional Education Services Commission
333 Fairfield Road
Fairfield, NJ
973-405-6262
Fairton FBOP
655 Fairton-Millville Road
Fairton, NJ 08302
856-453-4084
Fort Dix FBOP
FCI East
FCI West
FPC
5756 Hartford & Pointvile Road
Fort Dix, NJ 08640
609-723-1100
GED Test
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Mid-State Correctional Facility
8401 Range Road
Fort Dix, NJ 08640
Lincoln Technical Institute
675 US Route 1 S
Iselin, NJ 08830
732-548-8798
AVNA Learning Center
26 Journal Square, Suite 803
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-809-9230
Mid-Atlantic States Career & Education Center, Inc.
Lakewood Test Center
1301 Monmouth Avenue
Lakewood Drive, NJ 08701
856-514-2200
Brookdale Community College
Bankier Library, Testing Center, 1st Floor
Parking lot 5
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
732-224-2584
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Brookdale Community College - DOC
Mobile-Monmouth County Correctional Facility
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738-1543
732-224-2076
Arts & Innovation Center
321 N High Street, Room M201
Millville, NJ 08332
856-765-0988
Lincoln Technical Institute
1 N Home State Road
Monroe Town, NJ 08057
856-722-9333
UCEDA Institute/New Brunswick Inc.
338 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ
732-214-9500
American Institute of Professional Studies
24 Commerce Street, Suite 302
Newark, NJ 07102
862-240-1284
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Northern State Prison
168 Frontage Road
Newark, NJ 07114
Sussex County Community College
One College Hill, Bldg. B, Room 317
Newton, NJ 07860
973-300-2155
Dux Education LLC
2119 Kennedy Blvd., 2nd Floor
North Bergen, NJ 07047
201-305-5994
DeVry University
630 U.S HWY 1
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
732-729-3532
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Middlesex County - DOC
Apple Orchard Lane & Route 130
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
M. Eastwick Colleges
103 Park Avenue
Nutley, NJ 07110
973-661-0600
Passaic County Jail
11 Marshall Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
HiSET Test
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Paterson Adult & Continuing Education
Paterson High School Testing Center
151 Ellison Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
973-321-0760
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UCEDA Institute, Inc.
111 Ellsion Street
Patterson, NJ 07505
973-279-0771
Mid-Atlantic States Career & Educcation Center
111 S Broadway
Pennsville, NJ 08070
856-514-2200
Jewish Renaissance Foundation
Alternative Education Institute
149 Kearney Avenue, Suite 2
Perth Amboy, NJ
732-324-2114 x100
Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
908-757-1111
ETS-PPV MO
660 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-734-5189
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ETS-PPV NH
660 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
800-257-5123
HiSET Test
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ETS LA & NH Holding Centers
PO BOX 6666
Princeton, NJ 08540
800-257-5123
HiSET Test
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ETS MO & MT Holding Centers
PO BOX 6666
Princeton, NJ 08648
800-257-5123
HiSET Test
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HiSET MT Options
PO BOX 6666
Princeton, nJ 08540
800-257-5123
HiSET Test
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Pearson Professional Centers
100 Village Blvd., Suite 210
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-497-2100
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YWCA Princeton
Bramwell House
59 Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-497-2100
Mid-Atlantic States Career & Education Centers
31 Oak Street
Salem, NJ 08079
856-514-2200
Rowan College of South Jersey
Gloucester County
1492 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
856-468-5000 x2216
Elite Medical Transportation & Training
100 Morris Avenue, Suite 203C
Springfield, NJ 07081
973-500-8268
Goodwill Indrustries Helms Academy
222 S White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ 08084
856-566-5375 x5
Mercer County Community College
James Kerney Campus
102 North Broad Street, Suite 118
Trenton, NJ 08608
609-570-3185
View website
HiSET Test
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New Jersey - DOC
Edge Bldg., Office of Educational Services
ATTN: JJ Lannom
5 Whittlesey Road
Trenton, NJ 08625
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New Jersey State Prison
600 Cass Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
Chrome Institute
4900 Bergenline Avenue, 2nd floor
Union City, NJ 07087
201-349-2129
Rowan College of South Jersey
Cumberland Campus - PBT
Academic Building
3322 College Drive, Room A24
Vineland, NJ 08362
856-776-2372
Warren County Community College
Instructional Support Center
1500 Route 57 W, Room 106
Washington, NJ 07882
908-835-2318
Passaic County Technical Institute
45 Reinhardt Road, Room N116
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-389-4388
Mercer County Community College
Academic Testing Center LB 208
1200 Old Trenton Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550
609-570-3298
Rowan College at Burlington County
200 Campbell Drive, Suite 201
Willingboro, NJ 08046
609-894-9311 x3079
New Jersey State High School Equivalency Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a resident of New Jersey.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- You must be 18 years old or older. However, you can take the test at 16 or 17 if you meet additional requirements.
- Cost: For the GED test, cost is $30 (per subject) or $120 (total). For the HiSET exam, cost is $18 (sub-test) or $90 (total), and for the TASC test cost is $18 (sub-test) or $90 (total).
- Passing score: The GED requires a minimum of 145 in each subject. The HiSET requires an 8 in each sub-test or a combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Art, Writing essay. The TASC requires a minimum of 500 in each subject; minimum of 2 out of 8 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
- You must apply for disability accommodations for the GED test if needed and check for other GED New Jersey rules and requirements.
- You have to do the same for disability accommodations for the HiSET exam if you need it and be sure to check for other HiSET New Jersey rules and requirements.
- Find out about disability accommodations for the TASC test and fill out a request form if you need certain accommodations.
- Whether you pass the GED, HiSET or TASC test, the State of New Jersey will award you a high school equivalency 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 New Jersey.
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.
If you're like many Americans, you're probably wondering: How can I get my GED fast? Well, the good news is that earning your GED certificate is easier than you think. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet your goals.
Take the steps one at a time.
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Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own HSE test eligibility requirements. You can find New Jersey's requirements here.
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Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
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Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
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Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
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Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.
After you pass the test, the State of New Jersey will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
How long does it take to go through GED classes?
It varies by student, but here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
I didn't pass. How many times can you take the GED?
Some states have individual policies about retaking the test, but generally you can take the test about three times a year. Don't worry, you won't have to retake any subjects you passed previously.
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 ans 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 New Jersey: HiSET, TASC, and GED. 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 New Jersey HiSET, TASC, or GED certificate.
The New Jersey GED test consists of Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The New Jersey HiSET exam and TASC test 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 minutes
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
$30
$120
HiSET® Exam
$18
$90
TASC Test
$18.40
$92
TEST
SCORE
GED
145 minimum per subject
HiSET
8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay
TASC
500 minimum per subject, 2 minimum on the essay
For the GED test and the TASC test, you can retest 3 times, but after you will have to wait 60 days before you can retest again. No limit on how many times you test a year.
For the HiSET exam, you can take each subject three times in a year.
The New Jersey GED and HiSET tests can be taken online* or at a testing center. The TASC must be taken at an official testing center in New Jersey. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers.
*Online Proctored GED test notification update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely (online). For more information, please visit our article Getting GED Online.
You must be a resident of New Jersey to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC.
Find the closest New Jersey testing center on the list here.
You must be 18 years of age.
If you are 16 or 17, you can test if you have a completed Certificate of Consent to Participate form that verifies you are not enrolled in school and have permission to take the test. The tester must have a parent or legal guardian accompany them to the test center with the form.
If you have a disability, you can apply for GED disability accommodations, HiSET disability accommodations, or TASC disability accommodations. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your New Jersey GED, HiSET, or TASC transcript, you can request it here.
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.
If you're like many Americans, you're probably wondering: How can I get my GED fast? Well, the good news is that earning your GED certificate is easier than you think. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet your goals.
Take the steps one at a time.
- Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own HSE test eligibility requirements. You can find New Jersey's requirements here.
- Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
- Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
- Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
- Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.
After you pass the test, the State of New Jersey will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
How long does it take to go through GED classes?
It varies by student, but here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
I didn't pass. How many times can you take the GED?
Some states have individual policies about retaking the test, but generally you can take the test about three times a year. Don't worry, you won't have to retake any subjects you passed previously.
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 ans 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 New Jersey: HiSET, TASC, and GED. 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 New Jersey HiSET, TASC, or GED certificate.
The New Jersey GED test consists of Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The New Jersey HiSET exam and TASC test 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 minutes |
| 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 | $30 | $120 |
| HiSET® Exam | $18 | $90 |
| TASC Test | $18.40 | $92 |
| TEST | SCORE |
|---|---|
| GED | 145 minimum per subject |
| HiSET | 8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay |
| TASC | 500 minimum per subject, 2 minimum on the essay |
For the GED test and the TASC test, you can retest 3 times, but after you will have to wait 60 days before you can retest again. No limit on how many times you test a year.
For the HiSET exam, you can take each subject three times in a year.
The New Jersey GED and HiSET tests can be taken online* or at a testing center. The TASC must be taken at an official testing center in New Jersey. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers.
*Online Proctored GED test notification update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely (online). For more information, please visit our article Getting GED Online.
You must be a resident of New Jersey to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC.
Find the closest New Jersey testing center on the list here.
You must be 18 years of age.
If you are 16 or 17, you can test if you have a completed Certificate of Consent to Participate form that verifies you are not enrolled in school and have permission to take the test. The tester must have a parent or legal guardian accompany them to the test center with the form.
If you have a disability, you can apply for GED disability accommodations, HiSET disability accommodations, or TASC disability accommodations. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your New Jersey GED, HiSET, or TASC transcript, you can request it here.
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