HSE Information & FAQs

What is HSE?

HSE (High School Equivalency) classes are offered at no-charge to increase educational skills & prepare students to take an official High School Equivalency exam. 

At GAEC, we offer GED test administration. GED is accredited and approved by the state of Mississippi, meaning that once a student officially passes all parts of the GED exam, he/she will receive a Mississippi High School Equivalency Diploma. 

Total Transcript

TotalTranscript® allows individuals who have previously taken portions of the GED®, HiSET®, or TASC™ assessments to combine test scores in order to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma. Prior to TotalTranscript®, students were required to take and pass the entire battery of individual tests in order to earn an HSE Diploma.

To better align with the Mississippi Department of Education and the community college system, on January 17, 2025, the Office of Adult Education included ACT® WorkKeys® Applied Mathematics and Workplace Documents as additional options for students to obtain the Mississippi High School Equivalency Diploma through TotalTranscript®.

How long is the official GED test?

The official GED test is broken down into 4 different subtests:

1. Reasoning through Language Arts
2. Math
3. Science
4. Social Studies

How do I prepare for the GED test?

In addition to attending regular GED classes, students will also be provided with opportunities to take practice tests. Practice tests can be taken at www.GED.com. The normal cost for a practice test is $6; however, we do cover this cost for students enrolled in our program. 

How much does it cost to take the GED test?

Each subtest costs $36, therefore the total cost of the exam is $144. 

All subtests are not required to be taken in one sitting. Students may choose to take one subtest at a time, reducing the financial burden of paying the total cost at one time. 

How do I sign up to take the GED test and pay for it?

Visit www.GED.com to schedule your test. 

For a step-by-step walkthrough, watch our YouTube Tutorial.

What do I need to bring on test day?

You must bring a valid photo ID with you to the testing center. You will not be allowed to test without proper identification. ID must match the name you registered with at www.GED.com.

For further questions or assistance, please reach out to us at (662) 227-6101.