{"id":5872,"date":"2026-03-30T19:34:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/hiset\/?p=5872"},"modified":"2026-03-30T19:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:40:36","slug":"idaho-hiset-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/hiset\/idaho-hiset-alternative","title":{"rendered":"Idaho HiSET Alternative: GED Options & How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Idaho is among the majority of U.S. states that have standardized exclusively on the GED, administered nationally by GED Testing Service LLC. The HiSET \u2014 created by ETS (Educational Testing Services) and available in roughly 20 states \u2014 has never been offered in Idaho. There is no HiSET testing center in Idaho and no state agency that issues or accepts HiSET credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n

The GED in Idaho is overseen by the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE), which manages GED records, the Youth Waiver process for underage testers, and the High School Equivalency Certificate program. All credentials and transcript management are handled through Parchment, an externally verified digital credentialing service.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Understanding the broader state-by-state landscape helps if you are relocating or have family in other states:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
State<\/b><\/td>\nAvailable Exam(s)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Idaho<\/b><\/td>\nGED only \u2014 HiSET not available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Florida, Texas, Alabama<\/span><\/td>\nGED only \u2014 HiSET not available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hawaii, California<\/span><\/td>\nBoth GED and HiSET are available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\nHiSET is the primary exam; GED is not offered for state HSE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maine, New Hampshire, Iowa, Wyoming<\/span><\/td>\nHiSET available as primary or alternative option<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tennessee, Missouri, Montana<\/span><\/td>\nHiSET available alongside GED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/span>If you relocate from Idaho to a HiSET-only state, any GED subjects you have already passed in Idaho cannot be combined with or transferred to HiSET results. You would need to start that state’s designated exam from the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

The GED (General Educational Development) test is a four-subject high school equivalency examination developed by GED Testing Service LLC, a joint venture of the American Council on Education and Pearson. It is the most widely used high school equivalency exam in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Idaho, the GED is administered by the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE) through a network of community college testing centers and approved sites across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n

Idaho adopted the current computer-based GED platform in 2014, which places greater emphasis on critical thinking, data analysis, and real-world application of knowledge compared to older versions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Idaho GED At-a-Glance<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\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 credential earned<\/b><\/td>\nGED Transcript and High School Equivalency Certificate (Idaho)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Administered by<\/b><\/td>\nIdaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Idaho GED Program Director<\/b><\/td>\nChristine Hagedorn Reilly | christine.hagedornreilly@cte.idaho.gov | (208) 605-4542<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technical Record Specialist<\/b><\/td>\nLori Gibson | lori.gibson@cte.idaho.gov | (208) 605-4545<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GED Information Line<\/b><\/td>\n(208) 605-4550<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IDCTE Office Address<\/b><\/td>\nLen B. Jordan Building, 650 W. State St., Suite 324, Boise, ID 83702-5936<\/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<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cost per subject \u2014 In-Person<\/b><\/td>\n$36 (total $144 for all four subjects)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cost per subject \u2014 Online<\/b><\/td>\n$36 (total $144 for all four subjects) + GED Ready practice tests (~$32 additional)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online testing available?<\/b><\/td>\nYES \u2014 Idaho supports the GED Online Proctored exam (requires passing GED Ready practice tests first)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Credential management<\/b><\/td>\nParchment (parchment.com) \u2014 used for all Idaho GED transcripts and diplomas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Idaho GED Eligibility Requirements<\/b><\/h2>\n

Eligibility rules in Idaho differ based on age. All requirements come directly from the official Idaho GED policies at cte.idaho.gov and ged.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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