Hawaii GED and HiSET Requirements
- Resident: You do not have to be a resident of Hawaii.
- Age: You must be 18 years of age. 16-17 year olds require specific requirements.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: GED at a Test Center: $43.50 (per subject); $174 (all subjects). GED Test Online: This state does not offer online testing. HiSET at a Test Center: $25 (per subject); $125 (all subjects). HiSET Test Online: This state does not offer online testing.
- Score: The GED Test requires a 145 (minimum) for each subject to pass. The HiSET Exam requires an 8 in each sub-test with a combined score of 45 and a minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
- Accommodations: The GED test can be requested on the GED Testing Service page. Find out about disability accommodations and complete your HiSET Accommodations Request Form on the HiSET website.
- Diploma: After passing either the GED test or the HiSET exam, the State of Hawaii will award you a high school equivalency certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. Check the rules and regulations for the Hawaii GED test and Hawaii HiSET exam for more information.
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 Hawaii.
There are two high school equivalency exams given in Hawaii: HiSET and GED. Both 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 Hawaii HiSET or Hawaii GED.
The Hawaii GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Hawaii 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 | SCORE |
|---|---|
| GED | 145 minimum per subject |
| HiSET | 8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay |
For the Hawaii GED test, there is no waiting period for the first 3 retakes. After the 3rd retake, you have to wait 60 days before testing again. There’s no yearly testing limit. The first two retakes will be discounted for each subject, and GED Testing Service fees are waived for retakes.
For the Hawaii HiSET exam, you can retake each HiSET subject exam 3 times during a calendar year.
No, the Hawaii GED and HiSET tests must be taken at an official testing center in Hawaii. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers.
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.
| TEST | PER SUBJECT | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| GED® Test | $43.50 | $174 |
| HiSET® Exam | $25 | $125 |
You do not need to be a resident of Hawaii to take the GED or HiSET.
You must be 18 years of age.
If you are 16 or 17 you have to obtain clearance by following established procedures for underaged youth and using the Exceptions to Compulsory Education, Form 4140. Find the form here.
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