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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Whether you pass the GED or HiSET 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.
Online GED or HiSET Classes
Online programs like GED Academy are available to help you get your GED fast and easy.
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 the GED. 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 two high school equivalency exams given in New Jersey: GED and HiSET. All two 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 GED or HiSET certificate.
The New Jersey GED test consists of Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The New Jersey 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
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
TEST
PER SUBJECT
TOTAL
GED® Test
$30
$120
HiSET® Exam
$18
$90
TEST
SCORE
GED
145 minimum per subject
HiSET
8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay
For the GED 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. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers.
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 or HiSET.
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 or HiSET disability accommodations. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your New Jersey GED or HiSET 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 the GED. 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 two high school equivalency exams given in New Jersey: GED and HiSET. All two 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 GED or HiSET certificate.
The New Jersey GED test consists of Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The New Jersey 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 |
| 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 |
| TEST | PER SUBJECT | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| GED® Test | $30 | $120 |
| HiSET® Exam | $18 | $90 |
| TEST | SCORE |
|---|---|
| GED | 145 minimum per subject |
| HiSET | 8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay |
For the GED 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. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers.
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 or HiSET.
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 or HiSET disability accommodations. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your New Jersey GED or HiSET transcript, you can request it here.
Over 20 Million Adults
That’s how many have successfully passed their high school equivalency test. So why wait?
“I refused to be a statistic. I wanted more for my life and was not going to settle. Success does not come without hard work. So just take it one semester at a time, and you’ll get to where you’re supposed to be. Sometimes you have to fail to succeed. Learn from your failures and press forward!"