High School Equivalency (HSE)
In New York State, there are four pathways to a High School Equivalency diploma. Below is information on each pathway.
If you are seeking a duplicate copy of a High School Equivalency diploma or transcript resulting from the HSE Exam Pathway, College Credit Pathway, NEDP, or the Regents/HSE Exam Pathway, please visit Duplicate Diplomas and Transcripts page.
To check the status of an HSE diploma, please visit HSE Status Verification page.
HSE Exam
24 College Credits
NEDP
Regents-HSE Exam
Announcements
2025 NYSED Virtual Training Required for all HSE Test Center Coordinators and Examiners
“Save the date” for the next HSE test center training to be held virtually on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 10 am – 12 pm. Please complete and submit the registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/5xKY4ii7ib. As noted on the form, the link for the session will be sent to all registrants before the session. Please contact HSE staff at hsetc@nysed.gov if you have any questions.
GED Mobile App Now Available
GED Testing Service recently released the free Official GED® Mobile App to help students prepare for and pass the GED® test. The Mobile App is available to download from the Apple App store for iPhone users. It is expected to be available for Android phones early in 2025. Learn more at: GED Mobile App
National External Diploma Program (NEDP) National Conference
The NEDP national conference will be held in Niagara Falls, NY on Monday, 9/30/2024 – Tuesday, 10/1/ 2024. Information at: https://sites.google.com/view/nedp-2024/home
Change in 24 College Credit Pathway
Effective May 1, 2024, there will no longer be a $10 fee for submitting the College Credit Pathway Application J form. The application and college transcript are evaluated by the HSE Office to determine if they meet the criteria for an HSE diploma. Information and application at: https://www.acces.nysed.gov/aepp/college-credit
GED Manager Training for Adult Education Preparation Program Staff
A training presentation is available for Adult Education Preparation Program Staff on Use of GED Manager and Candidate Age Eligibility (Power Point Presentation | PDF)
Digital Submission of Test Center Materials to the HSE Office Now Required
Please read important information regarding digital submission of required documents to the NYSED HSE Office.
The HSE Status Verification Report Has Been Upgraded
The HSE Status Verification Report has been significantly upgraded. This site now offers GED candidates additional helpful information about their HSE testing records, including which subject tests are still required to be passed to obtain an HSE diploma.
The link to the Status Verification Report can be found immediately above the pictures on the HSE homepage: “To check the status of an HSE diploma, please visit the HSE Status verification page.
GED Test Takers When Scheduling an Exam
New information for GED test takers when scheduling an exam.