Montana GED and HiSET Requirements
- Resident: You must be a resident of Montana.
- Age: You must be 19 years old or older. If you are under 19 years old, you may qualify for an age waiver.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: GED at a Test Center: $36 (per subject). GED Test Online: $36 (per subject). HiSET Paper-based: $20 (per subtest). HiSET Computer-based: $15.75 (per subtest).
- Score: The GED Test requires a 145 (minimum) for each subject to pass. The HiSET Exam requires an 8 (minimum) on each subtest with a combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service page or fill out a HiSET Accommodations Request Form on the HiSET website.
- Diploma: After you pass the test, the State of Montana will award you with the Montana High School Equivalency Diploma. It is accepted as any other high school diploma.
Online GED or HiSET Classes
Online programs like GED & HiSET Academy are available to help you get your GED or HiSET 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 Montana.
There are two high school equivalency exams given in Montana: GED and HiSET. 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 Montana HiSET or Montana GED.
- The Montana GED test will test you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
- The Montana 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 |
- A passing score on the Montana GED test is 145 (minimum) in each subject.
- A passing score for the HiSET exam in Montana is 8 in each subtest, combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
You can retake each subject up to 3 times without waiting. The fourth retake requires a 60 day waiting period. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes ($12 per retake instead of $32). To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price of $32, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
| TEST | PER SUBJECT | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| GED® Test | $36 | $144 |
| HiSET® Exam | $32 | $128 |
The Montana HiSET exam can either be taken online or at an official Montana HiSET testing center. You can find the closest center to you on our list of Montana testing centers.
You do not have to be a resident of Montana to take the test in Montana.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from your local School Board.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Montana HiSET transcript, you can request it through the HiSET testing service.
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