Certificates are typically issued within three business days after the final test. Scores are typically available the same day. The minimum score requirements are determined by the test provider. To take the high school equivalency exams in Texas, an individual must:įor more detailed information and exceptions, please visit our Eligibility Page.
Program Authorization: Texas Administrative Code RULE §4.54 Exemptions, Exceptions, and Waivers Test-Taker Eligibility
This is a downloadable PDF and cannot be mailed, emailed or faxed to third parties by TEA. To verify score eligibility, a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (PDF) may be purchased from Texas Certificate/Transcript Search for $5.00. Qualifying exams must be delivered in English. A minimum score of 15 on the Reading subtest and a minimum score of 15 on the Writing subtest, including a minimum score of 4 on the essay, shall be exempt for English Language Arts Reading (ELAR).A minimum score of 15 on the Mathematics subtest shall be exempt for mathematics.HiSET: (Scores are valid for up to 5 years, but must be dated prior to )
NOTE: Educational Testing Service (ETS) notified TEA and the state board of education that they would not administer the HiSET test in Texas after. Visit the Current High School Equivalency Exams The previously used email is no longer monitored. This provides a secure method of communicating personal information and documentation to agency staff. TxCHSE officially moved to the Help Desk system for all customer service requests. If you graduated from high school, contact the school district from which you graduated. If the search returns "No Records Found," please create a Help Desk ticket to request a record search. Purchases can be made by credit card or check (automated clearing house).Ĭolleges and employers should obtain verifications and certificates directly from the Texas Certificate/Transcript Search as TEA no longer sends certificates or verifications via mail, fax, or email. You can save the PDF to your computer or electronic device, email it to yourself or third parties, and/or print it. The PDF will include a diploma-style certificate suitable for framing and a transcript with test dates and scores.
Visit the to obtain a free verification letter or to purchase a PDF containing the Certificate of High School Equivalency with test scores for $5. OP: After the first two attempts, 60 day wait period required between subsequent retakes.View Resources Official Certificates, Transcripts, and Verifications.
The current provider of the high school equivalency tests in Texas is the GED test through GED Testing Service, LLC. NOTE: Educational Testing Service (ETS) notified TEA and the state board of education that they would not administer the HiSET test in Texas after.