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GED / HSED

CVTC offers two options for high school completion: the GED certificate and the HSED. The GED is accepted by most employers, technical colleges and community colleges. Some employers, universities and branches of the military require an HSED or high school diploma. You can decide which option is best for you.

General Educational Development (GED)

​The GED requires a career assessment along with five tests: 

  • Math
  • Language Arts, Writing
  • Language Arts, Reading
  • Social Studies
  • Science

With a passing score on each test, the student is awarded the GED Certificate.

Who can take the GED?

You may take the GED if you are at least 18 1/2, or if the class with which you entered 9th grade has graduated from high school. You must be a Wisconsin resident.

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High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)

​Individuals who wish to obtain an HSED must pass all of the GED requirements and meet additional requirements in:

  • Health
  • Civic Literacy
  • Employability Skills

Some requirements may be satisfied by prior middle school or high school coursework.
 

Who can take the HSED?

The eligibility requirements are the same as with the GED, except that some high school students under a contracted agreement may take the HSED.

 
 

​Ready to Get Started?

one​

Attend a Required Orientation

Prior to testing, you must participate in an orientation held by our Adult Education Services Department.

two​

Get Help Preparing for Your Test (Optional)​

Our Adult Education Services department offers an open lab staffed by an instructor to help you be successful.

three​

Pay Test Fees

Pay the non-refundable test fee. You must pay before you take your test.

four​

Sign Up for Your Test​

Choose a testing date (view testing schedule) and sign up for your test by noon at least two days prior to testing by contacting the Adult Education Services Learning Center where you attended orientation.​