{"id":5863,"date":"2026-03-30T13:20:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/hiset\/?p=5863"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:28:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:28:22","slug":"florida-hiset-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/hiset\/florida-hiset-alternative","title":{"rendered":"Florida HiSET Alternative: GED & Online Diploma Options"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is the HiSET Available in Florida? No. Florida does not offer the HiSET exam. The GED is the only state-approved high school equivalency test in Florida. All employers, colleges, training programs, and the military in Florida recognize the GED as the official path to a high school equivalency diploma.<\/span><\/p>\n

While states like Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Iowa, and approximately 20 others still offer the HiSET as an option, Florida has standardized exclusively on the GED.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is administered at the state level by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), Division of Career and Adult Education, through the High School Equivalency Diploma Program.<\/span><\/p>\n

The official credential you earn in Florida is called the State of Florida High School Diploma, issued upon passing all four GED subject tests. It carries the same legal weight as a diploma issued by any Florida public high school.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which States Still Offer HiSET?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Understanding which states offer HiSET vs. GED helps if you have relocated or are considering testing in another state. Key points:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
State<\/b><\/td>\nAvailable Exam(s)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Florida<\/b><\/td>\nGED only \u2014 HiSET not available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas<\/span><\/td>\nGED only \u2014 HiSET not available in TX either<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Georgia<\/span><\/td>\nGED only \u2014 HiSET not available in GA<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
California<\/span><\/td>\nBoth GED and HiSET available for adult HSE learners; HiSET Proficiency available for current HS students<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maine, New Hampshire, Iowa, Wyoming<\/span><\/td>\nHiSET available as primary or alternative option<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\nHiSET is the primary exam (GED not offered)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York, Alabama<\/span><\/td>\nGED only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you move to a state that offers HiSET, any GED subjects you have already passed in Florida cannot be combined with HiSET results. You would need to start that state’s designated exam from the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is the Florida GED?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The GED (General Educational Development) test is a four-subject high school equivalency examination developed by GED Testing Service LLC. It measures the academic skills required by high schools and requested by employers and colleges. In Florida, it is administered through the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), Division of Career and Adult Education, with the GED Administrator based in Tallahassee.<\/span><\/p>\n

The GED has been continuously updated \u2014 the current version, introduced in 2014, places significant emphasis on critical thinking, data analysis, and real-world application of knowledge rather than rote memorization. This makes it slightly more challenging than older versions and more advanced than the HiSET in certain areas, particularly mathematics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Florida GED At-a-Glance<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fact<\/b><\/td>\nDetail<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official name of credential<\/b><\/td>\nState of Florida High School Diploma<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Administered by<\/b><\/td>\nFlorida Department of Education (FLDOE), Division of Career and Adult Education<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State GED Administrator<\/b><\/td>\nMallory Martinez | flgedhelp@fldoe.org | (850) 245-0449 | Toll-free: 1-877-352-4331<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of subjects<\/b><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total test time<\/b><\/td>\nApproximately 7.5 hours (can be split across sessions)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing score per subject<\/b><\/td>\n145 out of 200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Score results<\/b><\/td>\nAvailable same day within 3 hours of completing a subject<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available languages<\/b><\/td>\nEnglish and Spanish; you may combine languages to earn your credential<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cost per subject<\/b><\/td>\n$38 (in-person at a Test Center)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total cost (all 4 subjects)<\/b><\/td>\n$152<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online testing available?<\/b><\/td>\nNO \u2014 suspended by FLDOE effective January 10, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Florida GED Eligibility Requirements\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Eligibility rules in Florida differ based on age. All requirements come directly from the official Florida GED policies at ged.com and the Florida Department of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adults 18 and Older<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you are 18 or older, the requirements are straightforward:<\/span><\/p>\n