How to Get a GED® or HiSET® in North Carolina

Study for the North Carolina GED or HiSET online without having to attend class!

North Carolina GED and HiSET Requirements


  • Resident: You do not have to be a resident of North Carolina.
  • Age: You must be 18 years old or older. However, you can take the test at 16 or 17 if you contact your local North Carolina Basic Skills Education program for the appropriate forms.
  • Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
  • Cost: GED at a Test Center: $26 (per subject). GED Test Online: $36 (per subject). HiSET: $10 (per subject); $50 (all subjects).
  • Score: GED: 145 (minimum) in each subject. HiSET: 8 in each subtest, combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
  • Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations for the GED test if needed and check for other GED North Carolina 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 North Carolina rules and requirements.
  • Diploma: Whether you pass the GED test or HiSET exam, the State of North Carolina 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.

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