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Wisconsin GED Test Programs

Mr. Robert Enghagen
State GED Administrator
Wisconsin High School Equivalency Program
Department of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 7841
125 South Webster Street
Madison, WI 53707-7841
(608) 267-2275
(800) 768-8886
Fax: (608) 267-9275

Wisconsin GED Information

Age: You must have proof of age. You must be at least 18 years and six months old to take the GED tests, or the class with which you entered grade 9 must have graduated from high school. Under Wisconsin's Compulsory School Attendance law, 17-year olds may be permitted to enroll in a program that leads to a Wisconsin High School Equivalency Diploma and to begin taking the GED tests. ?

Class Status: You are required to attend school until the end of the school term, quarter or semester of the school year in which you become 18 years of age. If you are not 18 years and six months old, you may still take the test if the class with whom you entered ninth grade has graduated from high school.

Residency: You must be a legal resident of Wisconsin to take the GED or HSED

Application: At the time you choose one of the five options, you will need to complete a "preliminary application" form. Bring your social security number with you and be prepared to pay a small fee when you take the tests.

Adult Basic Education

GED/HSED

Adult Secondary Education (ASE) consists of high school level instruction for adults (grades 9-12). Students are typically working toward a high school credential such as the national General Educational Development (GED) test or the Wisconsin High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).

GED

The national GED program helps students prepare for and show mastery of the equivalent of a high school education. However, in Wisconsin the GED is not considered to be comparable to a high school diploma. The HSED is considered to be comparable.

To obtain a GED a student must pass tests in mathematics, science, writing, language arts, and social studies. Students prepare for the tests through self-paced individualized instruction and group instruction. Specific information on the GED/HSED can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction web site.

HSED

The Wisconsin High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) is awarded by the Department of Public Instruction. Download several options available to students who want to earn a Wisconsin HSED. The HSED program may also be available to students currently enrolled in high school.

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