New Hampshire HiSET Requirements

Everyone must register for the HiSET exam on HiSET.org. Create student accounts, payment is made online. Scholarships are available by completing an application in the office. All students must schedule their own test date and times through the HiSET.org site. ** You must register no later than 24 hours prior to the test date.**

To take the HiSET exam in the State of New Hampshire, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

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• Age: You must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school to take the HiSET exam. If under 18 years of age please contact the Coos Adult Education office for possible exceptions to this requirement.

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• Residency: You must be a resident of New Hampshire or have physically resided in New Hampshire to take the HiSET exam. You will need proof that you live in New Hampshire with a driver's license or other proof of residency.

 

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Test Format Options

The HiSET exam is available in both computer-based and paper-based formats in New Hampshire. Contact us for more information. When registering for the HiSET exam you must specify which option, paper or computer, you desire to take.

 

Test Preparation

 

Practice Test: New Hampshire does not require you to take a practice test to qualify for the HiSET exam unless you are under 18 years of age. A student under the age of 18 must pass all pre-test prior to taking the official HiSET exam.

Those interested in taking a pre-test should contact the Coos Adult Education office at 603-752-1927 or gayle@coosae.org

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Test Day | What to Bring

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• Identification: You must present identification on test day at the HiSET test center. A valid driver's license, non-driver ID, passport, military ID, or other form of government issued identification that shows, name, address, date of birth, signature and photograph are acceptable forms of identification. Make sure your name on your ID appears EXACTLY as it does on your profile you created in your HiSET account when you scheduled your HiSET exam. Outdated or expired identification will not be accepted.  

 

• Proof that you live in New Hampshire with a valid driver's license or other proof of residency (see identification above). A bill or statement is not acceptable. You must be a resident of New Hampshire or have physically resided in New Hampshire to take the HiSET test at a test center in New Hampshire.

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• Layered clothing that will allow you to adapt to a range of room temperatures is recommended.

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• Cell phones, Smart Watches, or any other electronic devices are not permitted at the test center during testing.

For more information and available forms visit the New Hampshire Adult Education Website
http://www.nhadulted.org as well as HiSET.org