{"id":5926,"date":"2026-04-07T01:38:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T01:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/hiset\/?p=5926"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:01:36","slug":"texas-hiset-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/hiset\/texas-hiset-alternative","title":{"rendered":"Texas HiSET Alternative: GED Options & Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
HiSET ended in Texas on August 31, 2021. <\/b>Texas no longer offers the HiSET exam. Educational Testing Service (ETS) notified the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas State Board of Education that they would not administer the HiSET test in Texas after August 31, 2021. The last day to take a HiSET test in Texas was August 31, 2021. The GED is now the only TEA-authorized high school equivalency exam in Texas.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) currently contracts exclusively with GED Testing Service to provide the GED test. Tests may only be administered by TEA-authorized testing centers under Texas Administrative Code \u00a789.42.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The credential issued is the State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE) \u2014 and TEA is the only entity authorized to issue certificates in Texas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Old HiSET scores: TEA has confirmed that HiSET scores are valid for up to 5 years but must be dated prior to September 1, 2021. Since those scores would now be more than five years old, all incomplete HiSET scores from before August 31, 2021 are now expired and no longer valid in Texas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, incomplete TASC scores and incomplete pre-2014 GED scores are no longer valid. Individuals with incomplete HiSET series must now complete all remaining subjects through the GED.<\/span><\/p>\n

Texas High School Equivalency Timeline<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Assessment<\/b><\/td>\nIn Texas<\/b><\/td>\nStatus<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GED<\/b><\/td>\n2014 \u2013 present<\/span><\/td>\nACTIVE \u2014 the only current TEA-authorized exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HiSET<\/b><\/td>\nOffered \u2013 August 31, 2021<\/span><\/td>\nENDED \u2014 ETS stopped administering in TX after 8\/31\/2021; all old scores are now expired<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TASC<\/b><\/td>\nUntil December 31, 2021<\/span><\/td>\nENDED nationally; incomplete scores no longer valid in TX<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pre-2014 GED<\/b><\/td>\nUntil December 31, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nEXPIRED \u2014 Incomplete scores before January 1, 2014, are no longer valid<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Which Neighboring States Still Offer HiSET?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
State<\/b><\/td>\nAvailable Exam(s) \u2014 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas<\/b><\/td>\nGED only \u2014 HiSET ended 8\/31\/2021; TX residency required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oklahoma (neighboring)<\/span><\/td>\nBoth GED and HiSET \u2014 no residency requirement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Mexico (neighboring)<\/span><\/td>\nBoth GED and HiSET are available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Louisiana (neighboring)<\/span><\/td>\nGED only \u2014 HiSET not available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arkansas (neighboring)<\/span><\/td>\nGED only \u2014 HiSET not available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colorado<\/span><\/td>\nBoth GED and HiSET available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\nHiSET is the primary exam; GED also available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

The State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE) is issued exclusively by the Texas Education Agency upon successful completion of the four GED test subjects. TEA is the only entity authorized to issue certificates in Texas. Tests may only be administered by TEA-authorized testing centers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), through its Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program, provides free preparation resources and \u2014 through the HSE Subsidy Program \u2014 covers GED test fees for eligible Texans 21 and older. TCALL (Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning) coordinates the statewide Adult Ed Program Search.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Texas 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\n
Fact<\/b><\/td>\nDetail<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official credential name<\/b><\/td>\nState of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issued by<\/b><\/td>\nTexas Education Agency (TEA) \u2014 the ONLY entity authorized to issue TX certificates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GED Administrator<\/b><\/td>\nCindee Tonnesen | helpdesk.tea.texas.gov | William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701-1494<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adult education \/ TCALL<\/b><\/td>\n800-441-READ (7323) | tcall.tamu.edu\/search.aspx | TWC AEL: twc.texas.gov\/programs\/adult-education-literacy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of subjects<\/b><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing score per subject<\/b><\/td>\n145 out of 200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cost \u2014 In-Person<\/b><\/td>\n$36.25 per subject ($145 for all four)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cost \u2014 Online<\/b><\/td>\n$42.25 per subject ($169 for all four)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free testing (HSE Subsidy, age 21+)<\/b><\/td>\nAvailable for TX residents 21+ while funding lasts; up to $169 per person; covers retakes within cap; contact local TWC AEL program<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Two discounted retakes per purchase<\/b><\/td>\n1 full price: 2 discounts; $16.25 in-person retake fee; within 365 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Residency required?<\/b><\/td>\nYES \u2014 TX residency required; prove with a valid TX driver’s license or a bill with TX address<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No-wait in-person retakes<\/b><\/td>\nTWO before 60-day wait; 60-day wait after 3rd attempt; no annual limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Languages<\/b><\/td>\nEnglish and Spanish; CAN combine the two to earn TxCHSE in Texas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Citizenship \/ SSN required?<\/b><\/td>\nNO citizenship requirement; NO Social Security Number required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TSIA exemption<\/b><\/td>\nGED College Ready (165+) on relevant subjects may exempt from the Texas Success Initiative Assessment at TX colleges<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Certificate delivery<\/b><\/td>\nPDF emailed by TEA within 3 business days of passing final test; TEA no longer mails\/faxes\/emails \u2014 all via Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

Adults 18 and Older: Standard Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Must be at least 18 years old to test without age-specific conditions<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Must be a Texas resident \u2014 prove with valid TX driver’s license\/ID or a bill with a Texas address<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Must not be currently enrolled in a traditional high school program<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Must not already hold a high school diploma or equivalency certificate<\/span><\/li>\n
  • No prep class required before testing (strongly recommended)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • No GED Ready practice test required for in-person; required for online testing<\/span><\/li>\n
  • No citizenship requirement; no Social Security Number required<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Students Age 16 or 17: Age-Specific Rules<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Texas Has Different Requirements for Age 16 vs. Age 17<\/b><\/p>\n

    Texas has distinctly different eligibility rules for 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds. Read carefully \u2014 the conditions differ.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Age 16 Requirements (All Must Apply)<\/b><\/h4>\n
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    • Have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Are a Texas resident<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Are in the care of a state agency, OR under a court order, OR enrolled in a Job Corps training program<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Are not enrolled in school<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Are not a high school graduate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Note: a parent’s permission alone is not sufficient for a 16-year-old in Texas. The state agency, court order, or Job Corps condition must be met.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Age 17 Requirements (All Must Apply)<\/b><\/h4>\n
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      • Have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Are a Texas resident<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Are not enrolled in school (exception: enrolled in an approved in-school GED preparation program)<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Are not a high school graduate<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Must have parental or guardian permission<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        Under-18 Online Testing<\/b><\/p>\n

        A parent or guardian must be physically present at the pre-test check-in to give consent and authorize the underage tester to be recorded during testing. If absent, the exam session will be revoked.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Residency and ID Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n

        Texas requires proof of Texas residency at the testing center. Acceptable options:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Valid Texas driver’s license or Texas ID card \u2014 satisfies both photo ID and residency requirements with a single document<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Any bill or official document showing a Texas address, plus a separate photo ID<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Moving from another state mid-testing: log into GED.com, update your Jurisdiction to Texas, add your Texas address, and provide proof of Texas residency at the test center. The credential is issued from the state where you pass your final GED subject.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Texas GED Cost Fee Guide<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          Texas Has Split Pricing \u2014 In-Person $36.25 vs. Online $42.25 Per Subject<\/b><\/p>\n

          Texas charges $36.25 per subject at a test center ($145 total) and $42.25 per subject online ($169 total). The HSE Subsidy Program covers up to $169 per person \u2014 the full cost of all four subjects at online pricing.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Standard GED Test Fees<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Fee Item<\/b><\/td>\nAmount \/ Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Per subject \u2014 In-Person<\/b><\/td>\n$36.25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Full battery \u2014 In-Person (all 4)<\/b><\/td>\n$145.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Per subject \u2014 Online<\/b><\/td>\n$42.25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Full battery \u2014 Online (all 4)<\/b><\/td>\n$169.00 + GED Ready (~$7.99\/subject)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free testing \u2014 HSE Subsidy (age 21+)<\/b><\/td>\n$0 \u2014 for TX residents 21+ while funding lasts; up to $169 total; covers initial tests and retakes within cap; contact local AEL program<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Discounted retake \u2014 In-Person<\/b><\/td>\n$16.25 test center fee (GED waives $20); TWO discounted retakes per full-price purchase within 365 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Online retake<\/b><\/td>\n$42.25 \u2014 no discounted retake for online testing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          GED Ready practice test<\/b><\/td>\n~$7.99\/subject \u2014 required for online; NOT covered by HSE subsidy vouchers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Free verification letter<\/b><\/td>\n$0 \u2014 at Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search (tea.texas.gov)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Certificate + scores PDF (duplicate)<\/b><\/td>\n$5.00 \u2014 from Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search; includes diploma-style cert for framing + transcript with scores<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Texas’s Two-Retake Discount Policy<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Retake Rule<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          No-wait attempts \u2014 In-Person<\/b><\/td>\nTWO \u2014 no waiting period for first 2 retakes; 60-day wait after 3rd attempt; no annual limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Discounted retakes per full-price<\/b><\/td>\nTWO at $16.25 each (1 full price : 2 discounts) within 365 days; repeats if you fail again<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          No-wait attempts \u2014 Online<\/b><\/td>\nONE \u2014 60-day wait after 2nd online attempt<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Online retake cost<\/b><\/td>\n$42.25 \u2014 no discounted retake for online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Texas HSE Subsidy Program: Free GED Testing for Age 21+<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          Free GED Testing for Texas Residents Age 21 and Older \u2014 While Funding Lasts<\/b><\/p>\n

          The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) HSE Subsidy Program pays for GED test fees for eligible Texas residents 21 and older. The total subsidy is up to $169 per person \u2014 covering all four subjects at online pricing or in-person pricing plus a retake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Contact your local TWC AEL program for vouchers. Vouchers cover both initial attempts and retakes (within the $169 cap). No-shows count as an attempt and forfeit the voucher for that subject. HSE subsidy vouchers CANNOT be used for GED Ready practice tests.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          How the HSE Subsidy Works<\/b><\/h4>\n
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          • Must be a legal Texas resident, at least 21 years old, and meet state subsidy eligibility requirements<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Contact your local TWC AEL program at tcall.tamu.edu\/search.aspx or call 800-441-READ (7323)<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Does NOT require enrollment in an AEL program \u2014 but AEL participants get priority<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Total subsidy cap: $169 per person; covers initial tests and retakes within that cap<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Vouchers cover both in-person and online testing<\/span><\/li>\n
          • GED Ready practice tests are NOT covered \u2014 pay ~$7.99 per subject separately<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Vouchers available while state funds last \u2014 contact your AEL program promptly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Selected Texas AEL Programs Participating in HSE Subsidy<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            City<\/b><\/td>\nAEL Program and Contact<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Abilene<\/span><\/td>\nAbilene ISD Adult Education Program | 1929 S 11th St, Abilene, TX 79602 | (325) 671-4419<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Amarillo<\/span><\/td>\nAmarillo College Career Ready You | 2011 S Washington St, Amarillo, TX 79109 | (806) 371-5425<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Austin<\/span><\/td>\nAustin Community College AEL | 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Ste 419, Austin, TX 78752 | (512) 223-5123<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Beaumont<\/span><\/td>\nRegion 5 ESC AEL | Edison Plaza, 350 Pine St, Ste 500, Beaumont, TX 77701 | (409) 951-1771 | Multiple locations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Corpus Christi<\/span><\/td>\nESC Region 2 AEL | 209 N Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 | (361) 561-8488<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Dallas<\/span><\/td>\nWorkforce Solutions Greater Dallas AEL | 500 N Akard St, Ross Tower, Ste 3030, Dallas, TX 75201 | (214) 290-1005<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Denton<\/span><\/td>\nDenton ISD AEL | 815 Cross Timber St, Denton, TX 76205 | (940) 369-0400<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Edinburg \/ RGV<\/span><\/td>\nRegion 1 ESC AEL | 1900 W Schunior St, Edinburg, TX 78541 | (956) 984-6270<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            El Paso<\/span><\/td>\nYsleta ISD AEL | 121 Padres Dr, El Paso, TX 79907 | (915) 434-9415<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Fort Worth<\/span><\/td>\nWorkforce Solutions for Tarrant County AEL | 1320 S University Dr, Ste 600, Fort Worth, TX 76107 | (817) 402-7555<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Houston<\/span><\/td>\nWorkforce Solutions Gulf Coast AEL | 3555 Timmons Ln, Ste 120, Houston, TX 77027 | (936) 435-8330 | Multiple locations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            San Antonio<\/span><\/td>\nFind via TCALL: tcall.tamu.edu\/search.aspx | Alamo Colleges and other providers serve San Antonio metro area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            All TX Programs<\/span><\/td>\nFull statewide directory: tcall.tamu.edu\/search.aspx | 800-441-READ (7323)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Texas GED Subjects, Format, and Test Length<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Subject<\/b><\/td>\nTime Limit<\/b><\/td>\nContent and Format<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA)<\/b><\/td>\n150 min (10-min break)<\/span><\/td>\nReading comprehension, extended response essay (45 min argumentative), grammar; multiple choice, drag-and-drop, extended response<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Mathematical Reasoning<\/b><\/td>\n115 minutes<\/span><\/td>\nBasic math, geometry, graphs, algebra, functions; on-screen calculator for Part 2; calculator-free in Part 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Science<\/b><\/td>\n90 minutes<\/span><\/td>\nLife, physical, and earth science; data interpretation from graphs and diagrams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Social Studies<\/b><\/td>\n70 minutes<\/span><\/td>\nU.S. history, civics, economics, geography; primary source document analysis<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Passing Score and Score Levels<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Score Level<\/b><\/td>\nScore Range and Meaning<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Below Passing<\/b><\/td>\n100\u2013144 per subject \u2014 two discounted in-person retakes at $16.25 each available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Passing (High School Equivalency)<\/b><\/td>\n145\u2013164 per subject \u2014 earns State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            GED College Ready<\/b><\/td>\n165\u2013174 \u2014 may qualify for TSIA exemption at Texas colleges; see Section 10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            GED College Ready + Credit<\/b><\/td>\n175\u2013200 \u2014 TSIA exemption; may earn college credits at participating TX institutions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Texas GED Online Testing<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            Online GED Available in Texas \u2014 $42.25 per Subject<\/b><\/p>\n

            Texas supports the GED Online Proctored exam at $42.25 per subject (same total $169 as the full battery covered by HSE subsidy). GED Ready green score required within 60 days of scheduling. Under-18 testers need a parent at the pre-test check-in.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Online vs. In-Person: Key Differences in Texas<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Feature<\/b><\/td>\nIn-Person ($36.25\/subject)<\/b><\/td>\nOnline ($42.25\/subject)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            GED Ready required?<\/b><\/td>\nNOT required<\/span><\/td>\nYES \u2014 green score within 60 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Discounted retakes<\/b><\/td>\nTWO at $16.25 each<\/span><\/td>\n$42.25 \u2014 no discount<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            No-wait retake attempts<\/b><\/td>\nTWO before 60-day wait<\/span><\/td>\nONE before 60-day wait<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            HSE subsidy vouchers?<\/b><\/td>\nYES \u2014 covers up to $145<\/span><\/td>\nYES \u2014 covers up to $169<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Under-18 parent required?<\/b><\/td>\nNo (age rules only)<\/span><\/td>\nYES \u2014 at pre-test check-in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) Exemption<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            High GED Scores May Exempt You from TSIA Placement Testing at Texas Colleges<\/b><\/p>\n

            The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has expanded TSIA exemptions to include GED College Ready benchmarks. Scoring 165+ (College Ready) on GED’s RLA and\/or Mathematical Reasoning subjects may exempt you from TSIA English\/Reading and\/or Math placement testing at Texas public colleges \u2014 potentially allowing direct enrollment in credit-bearing courses without developmental courses.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            For current TSIA exemption thresholds: Texas Administrative Code \u00a74.54. Contact your Texas college’s admissions or testing office to confirm current exemption policies. Scoring 175+ (College Ready + Credit) provides even stronger placement benefits and may earn college credits through the ACE CREDIT program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

            Texas Certificate\/Transcript System<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            TEA No Longer Mails, Faxes, or Emails Certificates \u2014 All Digital via Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search<\/b><\/p>\n

            The Texas Education Agency (TEA) no longer sends certificates or verifications via mail, fax, or email to anyone. All record verifications and certificate\/transcript requests must be made through the automated Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search system at tea.texas.gov. Colleges and employers should access this system directly.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Document<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Initial certificate PDF (automatic)<\/b><\/td>\nTEA emails TxCHSE PDF within 3 business days of passing the final test. TEA issues it \u2014 not GED Testing Service.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Free verification letter<\/b><\/td>\n$0 \u2014 obtain at Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search (tea.texas.gov)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Certificate + scores PDF<\/b><\/td>\n$5 \u2014 Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search; includes diploma-style cert suitable for framing + transcript with dates and scores<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Employer\/college verification<\/b><\/td>\nDirect them to Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search \u2014 TEA will NOT verify by mail\/fax\/email<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            No records found?<\/b><\/td>\nSubmit a Help Desk ticket at helpdesk.tea.texas.gov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            TEA Help Desk<\/b><\/td>\nhelpdesk.tea.texas.gov | Cindee Tonnesen, GED Administrator | 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Free GED Prep Classes and Adult Education in Texas<\/b><\/h2>\n

            The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) funds Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs throughout Texas, providing free GED preparation, basic skills instruction, ESL classes, and career readiness training for adults 16 and older who are not in school and do not have a high school diploma or equivalent. AEL programs serve all Texas regions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            • Free classes \u2014 funded by WIOA Title II through TWC<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Find your nearest AEL program: tcall.tamu.edu\/search.aspx | 800-441-READ (7323)<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Programs at community colleges, school districts, workforce development boards, education service centers, and community organizations throughout all 254 Texas counties<\/span><\/li>\n
            • For 17-18 year-olds: AEL programs require documented parental\/guardian permission<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Free GED Practice Test Resources<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Resource<\/b><\/td>\nWhere to Access<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              GED Free Test Previews<\/b><\/td>\nged.com\/study\/free-online-ged-test.html<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              GED Official Practice Questions<\/b><\/td>\nged.com\/study\/practice-questions.html<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              GED Ready (~$7.99\/subject)<\/b><\/td>\nRequired for online testing; NOT covered by HSE subsidy vouchers. Available at GED.com.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              TEA GED Preparation Resources<\/b><\/td>\ntea.texas.gov \u2014 ‘GED Preparation Resources’ page; materials available at libraries and bookstores<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Prepsaret.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nFree and premium test prep resources and video lessons for all GED content areas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              TWC AEL Free Classes<\/b><\/td>\ntcall.tamu.edu\/search.aspx | 800-441-READ (7323) \u2014 free GED prep statewide<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Texas Public Libraries<\/b><\/td>\nMany TX libraries offer free Learning Express Library access with GED practice tests \u2014 ask your branch librarian<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              How to Get Your GED in Texas: Step-by-Step<\/b><\/h2>\n
                \n
              • Create a free account at GED.com and select Texas as your testing state.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • If 16: confirm state agency care, court order, or Job Corps condition. If 17: obtain parental\/guardian permission.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • If 21+: contact your nearest TWC AEL program (tcall.tamu.edu\/search.aspx | 800-441-READ) about HSE Subsidy vouchers for free testing.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Enroll in a free TWC AEL adult education program for free GED prep classes.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Study using free resources from GED.com, Khan Academy, TEA’s prep resources page, and your AEL program.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Take the GED Ready practice test (~$7.99\/subject) \u2014 required for online, strongly recommended for in-person. NOT covered by HSE subsidy.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Schedule at GED.com: $36.25\/subject in-person or $42.25\/subject online. Apply HSE voucher codes if eligible. Find TX test centers via TEA or GED.com locator.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • On test day: bring government photo ID and proof of Texas residency (TX driver’s license or bill with TX address).<\/span><\/li>\n
              • After passing all 4 subjects: TEA emails TxCHSE PDF within 3 business days. For duplicates ($5 PDF) or free verification: Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search at tea.texas.gov.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                How to Pass the Texas GED Fast: Proven Strategies<\/b><\/h2>\n

                30-Day GED Study Blueprint<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Week<\/b><\/td>\nFocus and Activities<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Week 1: Assess and connect<\/b><\/td>\nEnroll in nearest TWC AEL program (free). Take free GED practice previews at GED.com for all four subjects. Identify weakest 1-2 subjects. If 21+, start HSE subsidy voucher process with AEL program.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Week 2: Deep subject work<\/b><\/td>\nFocus on Math (most commonly failed). Study algebra, linear equations, graphs. Begin RLA \u2014 practice argumentative essay responses. Use free AEL instructor support.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Week 3: Full practice + timed tests<\/b><\/td>\nTake one full timed practice test per subject. Fix weak areas. Practice Extended Response essay \u2014 4-paragraph argument with thesis and text evidence. Aim for 300+ words. Set up tech for online if needed.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Week 4: GED Ready + schedule<\/b><\/td>\nTake GED Ready (~$7.99\/subject). Green score: schedule exam. Not green: study weak areas 3-5 more days. Score 165+ on RLA and Math to qualify for TSIA exemptions at TX colleges.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                Day-of-Test Checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • Bring government-issued photo ID and proof of Texas residency (TX driver’s license covers both)<\/span><\/li>\n
                • For 16-17 year-olds: ensure age-specific conditions met before test day<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Leave phone, smart watch, notes, food, and drinks outside the testing room<\/span><\/li>\n
                • For online: log in 30 min early; private quiet space; parent at check-in for under-18 testers<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Spend 5 minutes outlining the Extended Response essay before writing<\/span><\/li>\n
                • If using HSE subsidy voucher: confirm voucher code with your AEL program before test day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  What Can You Do With a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  Legal Equivalence in Texas<\/b><\/p>\n

                  The State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE) earned through the GED is legally equivalent to a traditional Texas high school diploma. Accepted by all Texas employers, all TX colleges and universities, all military branches, and all federal employment programs. Recognized by 98% of U.S. colleges and employers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                  \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  Opportunity<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Employment<\/b><\/td>\nEnergy (oil\/gas\/renewables), technology, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics \u2014 most TX entry-level and professional positions require HS diploma or equivalent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Military service<\/b><\/td>\nAll U.S. Armed Forces branches; Fort Cavazos (formerly Hood), Fort Sam Houston, Fort Bliss, Lackland AFB, and other TX military installations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  TX community colleges<\/b><\/td>\nAll 50+ TX public community college districts accept TxCHSE; 165+ GED scores may exempt from TSIA placement testing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  TX universities<\/b><\/td>\nUT system, Texas A&M system, Texas Tech, and all TX public and most private universities accept the TxCHSE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  TSIA exemption (165+)<\/b><\/td>\nGED College Ready scores on RLA and\/or Math may exempt from TSIA at TX colleges \u2014 direct enrollment in credit courses without developmental courses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Healthcare<\/b><\/td>\nCNA programs, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy, EMT \u2014 most TX healthcare programs require HS diploma or equivalent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Federal employment<\/b><\/td>\nFort Cavazos, Fort Bliss, VA, NASA JSC, IRS, DHS, Border Patrol, and all TX federal facilities accept TxCHSE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  TWC WIOA career services<\/b><\/td>\nWIOA-funded career training and job placement through 28 TX Workforce Development Boards | twc.texas.gov<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  College credits (175+)<\/b><\/td>\nCollege Ready + Credit scores may earn college credits through ACE CREDIT program at participating TX institutions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                  Texas HiSET Alternative: FAQs<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

                  Is the HiSET available in Texas?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                  No. The HiSET ended in Texas on August 31, 2021, when ETS notified TEA it would not administer the HiSET after that date. The GED is now the only TEA-authorized high school equivalency exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  All old, incomplete HiSET scores are now expired (HiSET scores were valid for up to 5 years from the test date, and all scores must have been dated before September 1, 2021 \u2014 putting the expiration of the last possible scores at August 2026 at the latest, though most were long since expired).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  If you have incomplete HiSET scores, you must complete all remaining subjects through the GED to earn the TxCHSE.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Who issues the Texas GED certificate?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                  The Texas Education Agency (TEA) \u2014 and only TEA \u2014 issues the State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE). GED Testing Service does not issue Texas certificates. TEA emails the initial PDF within 3 business days of passing the final test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  TEA no longer mails, faxes, or emails certificates or verifications to anyone \u2014 all must be accessed through the Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search at tea.texas.gov.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Can I get free GED testing in Texas?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                  If you are a Texas resident age 21 or older, you may qualify for free GED testing through the TWC HSE Subsidy Program. The total subsidy is up to $169 per person and covers both initial attempts and retakes within that cap.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Contact your local TWC AEL program at tcall.tamu.edu\/search.aspx or call 800-441-READ (7323). AEL program enrollment is not required (but participants get priority). The subsidy does NOT cover GED Ready practice tests. The program continues while state funds are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  What are the age rules for 16 and 17-year-olds?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                  16-year-olds: must be under state agency care, under a court order, OR enrolled in Job Corps \u2014 and must be a Texas resident with a government photo ID, not enrolled in school, and not a high school graduate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  A parent’s permission alone is not sufficient at 16. 17-year-olds: must have parental or guardian permission; must be a Texas resident with a government photo ID; must not be enrolled in school (exception: approved in-school GED prep program); must not be a high school graduate. For online testing: under-18 testers of both ages need a parent at the pre-test check-in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Can I take the GED in Spanish and get the TxCHSE?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                  Yes. Texas allows GED testing in English or Spanish, and you can combine the two languages to earn your TxCHSE. Texas fully issues the certificate regardless of the testing language, unlike some states where Spanish GED testing produces only a transcript.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  What is the TSIA, and does the GED affect it?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                  The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) is a college placement test required at most Texas public colleges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Scoring at GED College Ready (165+) on the Reasoning Through Language Arts and\/or Mathematical Reasoning subjects may exempt you from the TSIA’s corresponding components \u2014 allowing direct enrollment in credit-bearing courses without developmental (remedial) requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  See Texas Administrative Code \u00a74.54 or contact your Texas college’s admissions office for current thresholds.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Do I need to be a citizen or have an SSN?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                  No to both. Texas has no citizenship requirement for GED testing, and no Social Security Number is required. Any government (national or foreign) issued photo ID is acceptable. You do need to be a Texas resident and provide proof of that residency.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Final Thoughts: GED Your Texas HiSET Alternative<\/b><\/h2>\n

                  Texas’s HiSET chapter closed in August 2021, and the GED \u2014 with the TxCHSE as the credential \u2014 is now the clear, singular path. The good news: Texas has one of the most well-resourced GED support networks in the nation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  The TWC’s AEL program, spread across all 254 counties through education service centers, community colleges, school districts, and workforce boards, provides free preparation to every Texan. The HSE Subsidy Program removes the financial barrier entirely for eligible residents 21 and older.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Two discounted retakes per subject and a competitive pricing structure round out a highly accessible system.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Aim high: scoring 165+ on RLA and Math can exempt you from TSIA placement testing at Texas colleges \u2014 a real financial and time-saving benefit that translates HiSET-era test-taker preparation into meaningful college advantages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Your Action Plan \u2014 Start Today<\/b><\/p>\n

                  1. Create a free GED account at GED.com and select Texas<\/span><\/p>\n

                  2. If 16: confirm state agency\/court order\/Job Corps condition. If 17: get parental permission.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  3. If 21+: contact your local TWC AEL program about free HSE Subsidy vouchers: tcall.tamu.edu\/search.aspx | 800-441-READ (7323)<\/span><\/p>\n

                  4. Enroll in free TWC AEL adult education classes at the same AEL program<\/span><\/p>\n

                  5. Study using free GED.com previews, Khan Academy, TEA GED Preparation Resources, and AEL program instruction<\/span><\/p>\n

                  6. Take GED Ready (~$7.99\/subject) \u2014 required for online; strongly recommended for in-person; NOT covered by HSE subsidy<\/span><\/p>\n

                  7. Schedule at GED.com: $36.25\/subject in-person or $42.25\/subject online; apply HSE voucher codes if eligible<\/span><\/p>\n

                  8. Aim for 165+ on RLA and Math for TSIA exemptions at Texas colleges<\/span><\/p>\n

                  9. After passing: TEA emails TxCHSE PDF within 3 business days. For duplicate ($5 PDF) or free verification: tea.texas.gov Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search<\/span><\/p>\n

                  10. If you had incomplete HiSET scores from before 8\/31\/2021: those are now expired; complete all subjects through the GED<\/span><\/p>\n

                  TEA GED Help Desk: helpdesk.tea.texas.gov | 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Texas Certificate\/Transcript Search: tea.texas.gov\/student-assessment\/certificate-of-high-school-equivalency<\/span><\/p>\n

                  TWC AEL \/ Adult Education: twc.texas.gov\/programs\/adult-education-literacy<\/span><\/p>\n

                  TCALL Program Search: tcall.tamu.edu\/search.aspx | 800-441-READ (7323)<\/span><\/p>\n

                  GED Helpline: 1-877-EXAM-GED (1-877-392-6433)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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