{"id":5852,"date":"2026-03-28T18:32:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T18:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/hiset\/?p=5852"},"modified":"2026-03-28T18:32:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T18:32:53","slug":"arkansas-hiset-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/hiset\/arkansas-hiset-alternatives","title":{"rendered":"Arkansas HiSET Alternatives: GED, Online &#038; Adult Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the HiSET Available in Arkansas? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The HiSET exam is not available in Arkansas. The only state-approved high school equivalency test is the GED, administered through the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (DWS) Adult Education Section. The credential earned is called the Arkansas High School Diploma, issued upon passing all four GED subject tests.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas has exclusively used the GED as its high school equivalency pathway. The state program is administered by GED Administrator Tambra Nicholson at the Arkansas Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Services, Adult Education Section in Little Rock. Free GED preparation classes are offered at adult education centers across the state, funded through WIOA Title II and state resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Arkansas DWS, people with a high school credential earn an estimated $568,000 more over a lifetime than those without one. More than 20 million people nationwide have passed the GED \u2014 including entrepreneurs, politicians, athletes, and entertainers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HiSET States vs. GED-Only States<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exam Availability<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED only \u2014 HiSET not available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HiSET only \u2014 GED not offered<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maine, New Hampshire<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HiSET as primary exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iowa, Wyoming<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HiSET available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alabama, Alaska, Texas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED only \u2014 like Arkansas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both GED and HiSET available (separate programs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Two Arkansas-Specific Rules You Must Know<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Critical: Arkansas Has Stricter Requirements Than Most States<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas has two requirements that are stricter than the national GED standard and that most guides fail to mention. Missing either one will prevent you from scheduling your official GED test.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>GED Ready Practice Test Required BEFORE Scheduling (All Test-Takers)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Arkansas, ALL test-takers \u2014 including in-person test-takers \u2014 are required to take the GED Ready practice test at an approved adult education center or GED test center before scheduling their official GED test. This is different from most states, where the GED Ready is only required for online testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must take the GED Ready at an approved center or test site \u2014 you cannot self-administer it online to satisfy this Arkansas requirement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may take one subject of the GED Ready and then take that same subject of the official GED test upon approval from the center<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need to pass the GED Ready to proceed \u2014 but achieving a green (Likely to Pass) score is strongly recommended and required for online testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your nearest adult education center or testing center to schedule your GED Ready: dws.arkansas.gov\/adult-education\/ged\/testing-centers\/<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Arkansas Civics Exam: Required for Ages 16, 17, and 18<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any test-taker aged 16, 17, or 18 in Arkansas must first pass the Arkansas Civics Exam before they can take the official GED test. This is an Arkansas-specific requirement authorized under the state&#8217;s adult education policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arkansas Civics Exam can be administered at any Adult Education Center across the state<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This requirement applies to all three ages: 16-year-olds, 17-year-olds, and 18-year-olds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults aged 19 and older are not required to take the Civics Exam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For information or questions: call the state GED Testing office at (501) 682-1980 or email GED@arkansas.gov<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Arkansas GED Official Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Arkansas GED At-a-Glance<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official credential name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas High School Diploma<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issued by<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, Adult Education Section<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Administrator<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tambra Nicholson | Arkansas Dept. of Commerce, DWS | 1 Commerce Way, Suite 202, Little Rock, AR 72202<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(501) 682-1980 | GED@arkansas.gov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passing score per subject<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">145 out of 200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total test time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 7 hours across all 4 subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residency requirement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES \u2014 must be an Arkansas resident (driver&#8217;s license or other proof required at test center)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Languages available<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English and Spanish; you may combine both to earn your credential<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transcript requests<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arcareereducation.org\/gedrecords \u2014 Arkansas Division of Career Education<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Arkansas GED Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility rules in Arkansas come from the official GED policy at ged.com\/policies\/arkansas.html and the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services at dws.arkansas.gov. Arkansas has stricter requirements than most states.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Age Requirements: Adults 19 and Older<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be an Arkansas resident \u2014 proof of residency required at the testing center (valid driver&#8217;s license or other accepted documentation)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must not currently be enrolled in high school<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must not already have a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Ready practice test required at an approved center before scheduling the official GED test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No prep class required \u2014 but free classes are available and strongly recommended<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Test-Takers Age 16, 17, or 18 \u2014 Additional Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students aged 16, 17, or 18 must complete the following before taking the GED test:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must first pass the Arkansas Civics Exam, administered at any Adult Education Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have met the provisions specified in the approved Adult Education Attendance and Enrollment Policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 16 and 17-year-olds: must meet additional documentation requirements per the approved attendance policies \u2014 contact your local adult education center<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For online exams only (all ages under 18): a parent or guardian must be present at the pre-test check-in to give consent and authorize recording; absence revokes the session<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For specific documentation requirements for underage test-takers, call the state GED Testing office directly at (501) 682-1980 or email GED@arkansas.gov.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Arkansas GED Cost 2026 Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Arkansas Has One of the Lowest In-Person GED Costs in the Nation<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas charges just $4 per subject for in-person GED testing \u2014 compared to $36-$41 in most other states. The full in-person GED costs only $16 for all four subjects. This makes Arkansas one of the most affordable states in the country for GED testing. The state-subsidized cost is available at official GED test centers across Arkansas.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Standard Fee Breakdown<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fee Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Amount<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per GED subject \u2014 In-Person (Test Center)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4.00 \u2014 Arkansas state-subsidized rate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per GED subject \u2014 Online (Remote Proctored)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$36.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All 4 subjects (In-Person, no retakes)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$16.00 total<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All 4 subjects (Online, no retakes)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$144.00 total<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment method<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debit or credit card when scheduling at GED.com<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No card?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register for American Express Bluebird free prepaid card at bluebird.com; add cash at Walmart<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Retake Fees<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rule<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-Person discounted retake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Testing Service waives its $26 fee; Arkansas does NOT charge any additional test center fee = $0 for first discounted retake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-Person full retake (after discounted retake)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4 per subject; 1:1 discounted retake offer repeats<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online retake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$36 per subject; no discounted retakes for online proctored exams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-Person retake wait period<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No wait for first 2 retakes; 60-day wait after 3rd attempt on same subject<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online retake wait period<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One retake before 60-day wait; after 2nd online attempt, must wait 60 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas&#8217;s discounted first retake has zero additional cost \u2014 GED Testing Service waives $26 and Arkansas charges no extra fee. This makes retaking a subject effectively free on the first retry for in-person test-takers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>The Four GED Tests in Arkansas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arkansas GED consists of four subject tests. You can take them in any order and on different days. Total testing time is approximately 7 hours, but you do not have to complete all four in one sitting. In Arkansas, you can take all subjects on the same day at an in-person test center if center hours allow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>GED Subject Overview<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Content and Format<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150 min (inc. 10-min break)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading comprehension, grammar, writing mechanics; 45-min Extended Response essay using source texts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">115 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis; calculator allowed in Part 2; formula reference sheet provided<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life science, physical science, earth\/space science; heavy graph and data interpretation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. history, civics, economics, geography; analysis of maps, charts, primary source documents<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Arkansas GED Score Levels<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Score Range<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What It Means<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below Passing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below 145 \u2014 must retake that subject; score report shows specific areas to improve<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passing (Arkansas High School Diploma eligible)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">145 to 164 \u2014 earns your Arkansas High School Diploma<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED College Ready<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">165 to 174 \u2014 enter college courses without remedial placement testing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED College Ready + Credit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">175 to 200 \u2014 may earn college credit at participating Arkansas institutions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Score availability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same day, within approximately 3 hours of completing each subject<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Arkansas GED Online<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Arkansas allows online GED testing via the remote-proctored system. However, Arkansas&#8217;s requirements for online testing are stricter than most states because the GED Ready practice test is required for ALL test-takers \u2014 not just online ones.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Online GED Requirements in Arkansas<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Ready practice test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REQUIRED for ALL test-takers \u2014 must be taken at an approved center before scheduling; online testing additionally requires a green (Likely to Pass) score<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows or Mac desktop or laptop \u2014 tablets and phones not accepted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webcam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required \u2014 live proctor monitors via camera throughout session<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stable broadband required throughout<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet, private room with no other people present<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be an Arkansas resident for online testing just as for in-person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age 18 or under<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent or guardian must be present at pre-test check-in; absence = session revoked<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$36 per subject (vs. $4 in-person) \u2014 significant price difference<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Online vs. In-Person in Arkansas: A Major Cost Difference<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>In-Person (Test Center)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Online (Remote Proctored)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost per subject<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$36<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total (4 subjects)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$144<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Ready required?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 at an approved center<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 at an approved center; must score green<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discounted retake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 $0 first retake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No \u2014 $36 each time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retake wait period<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None for first 2; 60 days after 3rd<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 days after 2nd attempt<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All subjects same day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes (if center hours allow)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No \u2014 one at a time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residency proof<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required at test center<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must meet Arkansas residency<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommendation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strongly preferred for Arkansas residents<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only if no accessible test center<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost difference between in-person ($4\/subject) and online ($36\/subject) testing in Arkansas is among the most dramatic in the country. For nearly all Arkansas residents, in-person testing at a subsidized test center is the strongly preferred option financially.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Get Your GED in Arkansas: Step-by-Step<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All GED registration in Arkansas is done online at GED.com \u2014 walk-in registration at test centers is not available. However, you must take the GED Ready practice test at an approved center first. Here is the complete official Arkansas process:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your nearest Adult Education Center or GED test center \u2014 find locations at dws.arkansas.gov\/adult-education\/ged\/testing-centers\/ or call 1-877-963-4GED (4433)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are 16, 17, or 18 years old: pass the Arkansas Civics Exam at an Adult Education Center before proceeding \u2014 this must be done before the GED Ready test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enroll in free GED prep classes at your adult education center \u2014 free across the state through WIOA-funded programs at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aalrc.org\/find-a-center-\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aalrc.org\/find-a-center-<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the GED Ready practice test at your approved center for the subject(s) you plan to test \u2014 you may take one subject at a time; for online testing, you must score green (Likely to Pass)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a free account at GED.com \u2014 use your legal name as it appears on your government-issued ID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Arkansas as your testing state; verify your Arkansas residency information \u2014 you will need to prove residency at the test center<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule your subject test(s) at GED.com; for in-person tests, pay $4 per subject; for online tests, pay $36 per subject<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your tests \u2014 receive scores within approximately 3 hours of completing each subject<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After passing all four subjects, download your free electronic Arkansas High School Diploma and transcript immediately from your GED.com account email<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Important: Residency is Required in Arkansas<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike most other states, Arkansas requires proof of residency. You must present a valid driver&#8217;s license or other accepted proof of Arkansas residency at the testing center before testing. Non-residents cannot take the Arkansas GED. If you have recently moved to Arkansas, confirm you have valid Arkansas residency documentation before registering.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Free GED Classes and Practice Tests in Arkansas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas has an extensive network of free adult education programs offering GED preparation classes at no cost to students. These are funded through WIOA Title II and state grants administered by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas Adult Literacy Resource Center (AALRC): Use the center finder at aalrc.org\/find-a-center-2\/ to locate the nearest adult education program offering free GED prep classes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas Division of Workforce Services: Contact the statewide Adult Education line at 1-877-963-4GED (4433) or (501) 682-1970 to find classes near you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult Education programs are located across all 75 Arkansas counties through community colleges, workforce centers, and adult learning centers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classes cover all four GED subjects \u2014 RLA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies \u2014 and are taught by experienced instructors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs also offer career readiness support, employment counseling, college prep guidance, and WAGE certification preparation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Free Arkansas GED Practice Test Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Resource<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What It Offers \/ Where to Access<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED.com Free Test Previews<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ged.com\/study\/free-online-ged-test.html \u2014 short subject previews to familiarize with question types; free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED.com Practice Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ged.com\/study\/practice-questions.html \u2014 official sample questions by subject; free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Ready Practice Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required in Arkansas before testing; taken at approved center; most accurate readiness predictor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepsaret<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free and premium comprehensive lessons and test preps for all GED subjects; especially strong for math<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas public libraries<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many offer free Learning Express Library with full GED practice tests, instant scoring, and detailed explanations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Mobile App<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free iOS and Android; official GED app with study tools and subject-by-subject practice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your local adult education center<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free structured study materials, practice quizzes, and instructor support available in person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Arkansas Adult Diploma Program: Alternative to GED<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the GED, Arkansas offers the Arkansas Adult Diploma Program (sometimes referred to through partnerships with programs like Graduation Alliance Arkansas) as a pathway for adults to earn a recognized high school diploma through coursework rather than a standardized test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a distinct alternative for adults who prefer a school-based learning model over exam-based credentialing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Is the Arkansas Adult Workforce Diploma Program?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arkansas Adult Workforce Diploma Program is a coursework-based program that allows adults without a high school diploma to complete the requirements for a diploma through structured online learning, often integrated with workforce training. Key features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available to adults 18 and older who have not completed high school<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structured online coursework across required high school subjects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible, self-paced scheduling designed for working adults<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some programs integrate career and technical education components<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation Alliance is one provider that operates in Arkansas \u2014 log in or register at their Arkansas portal for eligible participants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the Arkansas DWS Adult Education Section at (501) 682-1970 or 1-877-963-4GED for current program availability and enrollment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>GED vs. Arkansas Adult Diploma Program vs. Online High School<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GED<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Adult Diploma Program<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Online High School<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Format<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 standardized exams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online coursework assignments<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online coursework assignments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credential<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas High School Diploma (via GED)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accredited High School Diploma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accredited High School Diploma<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost (in-person)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$16 total (subsidized)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies; may be free through state programs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$400-$2,000+ typically<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time to complete<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeks to months<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Months to over a year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Months to over a year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residency required?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 Arkansas resident<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies by program<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No \u2014 national programs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed and lowest cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer school-like structure over exams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No local options; prefer self-paced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prep classes available?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 free through adult ed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program provides coursework<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program provides coursework<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Caution: Verify Accreditation for Any Diploma Program<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether using an Arkansas adult diploma program or any online high school diploma program, always verify it is regionally or nationally accredited (e.g., by AdvancED\/Cognia or Middle States Association). Unaccredited diplomas are not accepted by employers, colleges, or the military. The GED, issued by the State of Arkansas, carries guaranteed legal standing. Contact DWS at (501) 682-1970 to verify any program before enrolling.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>HiSET vs. GED: Which Is Better for Arkansas Residents?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since HiSET is not available in Arkansas, this comparison primarily helps people who are considering relocating to test in another state or who want to understand why Arkansas chose GED exclusively. For all Arkansas residents, the GED is your path \u2014 but here is the full comparison.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GED (Arkansas)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>HiSET (Not in Arkansas)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available in Arkansas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NO<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-Person cost (Arkansas)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4\/subject = $16 total<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A \u2014 not in AR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online cost (Arkansas)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$36\/subject = $144 total<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A \u2014 not in AR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passing score<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">145 out of 200 per subject<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 out of 20 per subject<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Math difficulty<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher \u2014 algebra and reasoning heavy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly lower threshold<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essay requirement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 45-min Extended Response<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 Writing essay<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Ready required?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES for all AR test-takers (in-person AND online)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes for online only (where offered)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Score tiers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pass \/ College Ready \/ College Ready + Credit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pass only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online testing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 $36\/subject<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 where available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National acceptance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widely accepted at all employers, colleges, military<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accepted in HiSET states<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HiSET states 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A \u2014 not in AR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~20 states incl. Maine, NH, Iowa, WY, MA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Is It Better to Take the GED or HiSET?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Arkansas residents, the question is entirely academic since HiSET is unavailable. But for anyone weighing the options nationally:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Math is generally harder \u2014 requiring algebraic reasoning, function analysis, and data interpretation at a higher level than HiSET<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED offers College Ready score tiers (165-174 and 175-200) that can earn college credit or eliminate remedial coursework \u2014 HiSET does not have this<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HiSET covers 5 subjects versus GED&#8217;s 4, spreading study time more broadly but with lower minimum passing thresholds per subject<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Arkansas specifically, the GED costs only $4\/subject in-person \u2014 making it the most cost-effective option of any equivalency exam in the state<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both credentials are equally accepted by Arkansas employers, colleges, and the military<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>HSE vs GED: Which Is Better?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSE (High School Equivalency) is a general term for any state-issued credential that is the legal equivalent of a high school diploma. The GED is a specific brand of tests that can lead to an HSE credential. In Arkansas, the specific credential you earn is called the Arkansas High School Diploma, not an HSE diploma generically. Here is the distinction:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Term<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What It Means<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSE (High School Equivalency)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general category \u2014 any state-recognized credential legally equivalent to a HS diploma. All GED and HiSET credentials are types of HSE credentials.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED (General Educational Development)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A specific brand of 4-subject tests by GED Testing Service LLC. In Arkansas, passing the GED earns you the Arkansas High School Diploma.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas High School Diploma (via GED)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The specific name of the credential Arkansas issues after you pass all 4 GED subjects. It is not called an HSE diploma in Arkansas \u2014 it is called the Arkansas High School Diploma.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which is better?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both terms describe the same outcome in Arkansas. The Arkansas High School Diploma earned via GED is legally identical to a traditional Arkansas High School Diploma. It is accepted by all Arkansas employers, colleges, the military, and federal programs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Arkansas GED Transcript Request<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After passing all four GED subjects and earning your Arkansas High School Diploma, here is how to obtain your documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Receive Automatically<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One free electronic diploma and one free electronic transcript are automatically sent to the email address in your GED.com account after passing all four subjects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDFs are verified using Blue Ribbon Security technology by GED Testing Service, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parchment LLC \u2014 secure and authenticated for employers and colleges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download immediately \u2014 download links are only available for a limited time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Requesting Official Arkansas GED Transcripts<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Service<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>How to Access<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary transcript request portal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arcareereducation.org\/gedrecords \u2014 Arkansas Division of Career Education official records portal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online GED Record Request Form<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dws.arkansas.gov\/adult-education\/ged\/order-a-duplicate-transcript\/ged-record-request-online-form\/<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For diplomas earned after 2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order through your GED.com account: My Scores &gt; Order Duplicates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For diplomas earned before 2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request via GEDCredentialing through Parchment \u2014 visit GED.com under &#8216;Grads and Transcripts&#8217;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duplicate electronic transcript<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18.00 \u2014 order through GED.com or Parchment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printed diploma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order through GED.com account after logging in; additional cost applies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-party verification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institutions can request verification through Parchment at parchment.com<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>Arkansas GED Contact Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Contact<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Administrator<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tambra Nicholson | Tambra.nicholson@arkansas.gov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas Dept. of Commerce, DWS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Commerce Way, Suite 202, Little Rock, AR 72202<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Testing Office Phone<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(501) 682-1980<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult Education Phone<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(501) 682-1970 | 1-877-963-4GED (4433)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED Email<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED@arkansas.gov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transcript requests (DWS website)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dws.arkansas.gov\/adult-education\/ged\/order-a-duplicate-transcript\/<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>How Difficult Is It to Obtain a GED?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many adults worry the GED is too hard after years away from school. The honest answer: it is challenging but entirely achievable with focused preparation. Here is a subject-by-subject difficulty assessment specific to the Arkansas GED test.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Relative Difficulty<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Primary Challenge<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High \u2014 most commonly failed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algebra, functions, data interpretation; Part 1 is calculator-free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading comprehension manageable; 45-min essay requires practice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less memorization than expected; graph\/data reading is the key skill<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low to Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document and map analysis; broad knowledge helpful but not required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who attend adult education prep classes before testing have measurably higher first-attempt pass rates than those who self-study alone. Arkansas&#8217;s free adult education network \u2014 available statewide through community colleges and workforce centers \u2014 provides structured instruction across all four subjects at no cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Makes the GED Achievable<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You take each subject separately \u2014 you only need to pass one subject at a time, and there is no deadline between subjects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A formula reference sheet is provided during the Math test \u2014 no formula memorization required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GED Ready practice test accurately predicts your readiness (green = likely to pass) \u2014 use it before scheduling to avoid wasted exam fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Arkansas, you are already required to take the GED Ready before testing \u2014 this actually works in your favor by ensuring you are prepared<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retakes cost almost nothing in Arkansas: first discounted in-person retake is $0 (Arkansas charges no test center fee)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free prep classes cover all subjects with experienced instructors \u2014 use them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How to Pass the Arkansas GED Fast<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED.com states the average preparation time is 2 to 3 months. Focused students regularly pass individual subjects in 2 to 4 weeks. Here is an Arkansas-optimized study approach that accounts for the state&#8217;s GED Ready requirement:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>30-Day Arkansas GED Study Plan<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Week<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Focus and Activities<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 1: Enroll and diagnose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find and enroll in your nearest free adult education program (aalrc.org\/find-a-center-2\/). Take free GED test previews at ged.com\/study\/free-online-ged-test.html for all 4 subjects. Identify your 1-2 weakest subjects. If you are 16-18, complete the Civics Exam at the center this week.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 2: Math and RLA deep dive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus 70% of study time on Mathematical Reasoning \u2014 it is the most commonly failed subject. Study algebra, linear equations, and data graph interpretation. Practice 20+ word problems. Begin daily 20-minute timed reading practice for RLA.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 3: Full subject rotation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotate study across all 4 subjects daily. Take one timed practice test per subject. Identify persistent weak areas and address them before the GED Ready. Practice writing a timed 45-minute essay for RLA.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 4: GED Ready at approved center<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule your GED Ready at an approved Arkansas center for your first target subject. Score green = schedule your $4 real GED test. Score yellow = 1-2 more weeks of targeted study, then retake the GED Ready. Remember: Arkansas requires the GED Ready at a center, not just online.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Arkansas-Specific Subject Tips<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mathematical Reasoning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the formula reference sheet provided during the exam \u2014 practice using the formulas rather than memorizing them. Part 1 has no calculator; practice basic arithmetic, fractions, and percentages without any device. Work through at least 25 word problems before your exam date. The GED Ready Math section is the best predictor of your real exam performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RLA Extended Response Essay: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have 45 minutes to write an argument-based essay using evidence from two provided source texts. Practice the 4-step process: (1) read both passages quickly and identify the central argument, (2) outline your position with 2-3 specific pieces of text evidence, (3) write a 4-paragraph essay, (4) proofread the last 5 minutes. Spelling, grammar, and organization all factor into your score.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Science and Social Studies: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both tests heavily favor data interpretation \u2014 reading charts, graphs, maps, and primary source documents \u2014 over factual recall. Practice sitting with an unfamiliar graph or table and answering 3-4 questions about it. This single skill drives the majority of correct answers on both tests. Your adult education instructor can provide structured practice with real GED-style data questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Arkansas HiSET Alternatives: FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Does Arkansas allow online GED testing?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but with important caveats. Online testing costs $36 per subject \u2014 nine times the in-person cost of $4. Additionally, Arkansas requires all test-takers (including in-person and online) to take the GED Ready practice test at an approved adult education center or GED test center before scheduling. For online testing specifically, you must also score green (Likely to Pass) on the GED Ready. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must be present at the pre-test online check-in. For most Arkansas residents, in-person testing at $4\/subject is strongly preferred.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is it better to take the GED or HiSET?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Arkansas residents, this question does not apply \u2014 HiSET is not available in Arkansas, so the GED is your only standardized test option. If you were comparing nationally: the GED offers College Ready score tiers that can earn college credit and is broadly accepted nationwide; the HiSET covers 5 subjects with lower per-subject passing thresholds. In Arkansas specifically, the GED costs just $4\/subject in-person \u2014 making it one of the most affordable credential options in the country, far cheaper than HiSET in most states.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the Arkansas Adult Workforce Diploma Program?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arkansas Adult Workforce Diploma Program (sometimes delivered via Graduation Alliance Arkansas or similar providers) is a coursework-based alternative to the GED for adults who prefer a school-like learning experience over a standardized exam. Participants complete online coursework across required high school subjects and earn an accredited diploma. It is designed for working adults with flexible scheduling. Contact the Arkansas DWS Adult Education Section at (501) 682-1970 for current program availability, enrollment requirements, and whether it is available at no cost through state funding in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is better \u2014 HSE or GED?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSE (High School Equivalency) is a general term for any diploma that is the legal equivalent of a traditional high school diploma. GED is a specific brand of tests. In Arkansas, passing the GED earns you the Arkansas High School Diploma \u2014 not generically called an HSE diploma. The credential is accepted by all Arkansas employers, colleges, the military, and federal programs, and carries the same legal standing as a traditional Arkansas diploma. In Arkansas, there is no distinction to make between HSE and GED outcomes \u2014 they lead to the same credential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can I take the GED test online at home?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but at $36 per subject ($144 total) rather than the $4\/subject ($16 total) in-person rate. For online testing in Arkansas, you must: have taken the GED Ready at an approved center, score green (Likely to Pass) on the GED Ready, have a Windows or Mac computer with webcam, and have stable internet in a quiet, private space. Under-18 students require a parent or guardian present at online check-in. The significant cost difference means in-person testing is recommended for nearly all Arkansas residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the 4 tests for the GED?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The four GED subject tests are: (1) Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) \u2014 150 minutes including a 10-minute break; covers reading comprehension, grammar, and a 45-minute argumentative essay; (2) Mathematical Reasoning \u2014 115 minutes; covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis with a formula sheet; (3) Science \u2014 90 minutes; covers life, physical, and earth\/space science with heavy data interpretation; (4) Social Studies \u2014 90 minutes; covers U.S. history, civics, economics, and geography. In Arkansas, you may take all four in one day at a test center if center hours allow, or spread them across multiple sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How much is a GED test in Arkansas?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas charges $4 per subject for in-person testing at a GED test center \u2014 one of the lowest rates in the nation. The full GED costs just $16 for all four subjects in-person. Online testing costs $36 per subject ($144 total). The first in-person discounted retake costs $0 in Arkansas (GED Testing Service waives $26 and Arkansas charges no additional fee). Arkansas also requires the GED Ready practice test before testing \u2014 taken at an approved adult education center where free prep classes are also available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How difficult is it to obtain a GED?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With adequate preparation, most motivated adults can pass the GED. The Mathematical Reasoning section is the most commonly failed subject due to its emphasis on algebraic reasoning and data interpretation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a formula sheet is provided, and with 2-4 weeks of focused study targeting your weakest areas, significant improvement is achievable. Arkansas&#8217;s GED Ready requirement actually helps: it forces you to measure your readiness before paying for the official test, reducing the chance of failing unprepared.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free adult education classes are available across all 75 Arkansas counties \u2014 attend them. The combination of free prep, the required GED Ready practice, and very low exam costs ($4\/subject) makes earning your GED in Arkansas one of the most accessible and affordable paths in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Arkansas HiSET Alternatives: Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas has built one of the most accessible and affordable GED pathways in the United States. At just $4 per subject for in-person testing, the Arkansas High School Diploma via GED costs only $16 for the entire credential \u2014 a fraction of what most states charge. Combined with free adult education prep classes available in all 75 counties, the barriers to earning your diploma in Arkansas are lower than almost anywhere else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan for Arkansas&#8217;s two unique requirements: take the GED Ready practice test at an approved center before scheduling your official test, and if you are 16, 17, or 18, pass the Arkansas Civics Exam at an Adult Education Center first. These extra steps are manageable and, in the case of the GED Ready, actually improve your pass rate by ensuring you are prepared before spending your exam fee.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Your Action Plan \u2014 Start Today<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Find your nearest free adult education program: aalrc.org\/find-a-center-2\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. If you are 16, 17, or 18: contact your nearest adult education center to take the Arkansas Civics Exam first<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Enroll in free GED prep classes \u2014 available statewide at no cost<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Take the GED Ready practice test at your approved center when you feel ready<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Create your free GED account at GED.com and select Arkansas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Schedule and pay $4 per subject for in-person testing after your GED Ready<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Pass all 4 subjects and download your free Arkansas High School Diploma<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas GED Administrator: Tambra Nicholson | (501) 682-1980 | GED@arkansas.gov<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult Education Hotline: 1-877-963-4GED (4433) | (501) 682-1970<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transcript Requests: arcareereducation.org\/gedrecords<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the HiSET Available in Arkansas? No. The HiSET exam is not available in Arkansas. The only state-approved high school equivalency test is the GED, administered through the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (DWS) Adult Education Section. 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