West Virginia GED and HiSET Requirements
- Resident: You do not have to be a resident of West Virginia.
- Age: You must be 19 years of age. If you are under 18 years of age, you must meet additional requirements for the GED and HiSET.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: GED at a Test Center: Free. GED Test Online: This state does not offer online testing. HiSET Paper-based: $15 (per subtest). HiSET Computer-based: $15.25 (per subtest), plus test administration fees.
- 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 exams, the West Virginia Department of Education will award you with the State of West Virginia 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 West Virginia.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the West Virginia HiSET Test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a HiSET certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
| HiSET TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TIME |
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| HiSET TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The HiSET exam is $24 for each sub-test for a total of $120 for the entire test.
A passing score on the West Virginia HiSET exam is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects.
Yes. In West Virginia, you can take the test up to three times in a year.
The GED test and HiSET exam must be taken at an official testing center. Find the closest West Virginia center to you here.
You do not have to be a resident of West Virginia to take the HiSET test.
You must be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 years of age, you must meet additional requirements.
Apply for the HiSET disability accommodations by filling out their form.
To get a copy of your HiSET or GED transcript, you can request it here.
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