HiSET

Changeover from GED

The Montana HiSET® is a battery of tests that measures a student's academic skills as compared to a high school graduate. If passed, a Montana High School Equivalency Diploma is issued which is accepted by institutions of higher education and employers as equivalent to a regular high school diploma.

WIOA Adult Education Programs are free of charge and can assist individuals in preparing for the HiSET exams. WIOA Adult Education (AE) also helps individuals to be successful in college and careers. Contact your regional WIOA AE service provider to learn more.

Request a High School Equivalency Transcript (HiSET or GED)

Due to limited staffing availability, HSE Helpline requests may have a longer than usual processing time through September.

Notice: Starting July 1, 2023, Fax Transcript Requests Will No Longer Be Accepted

Digital Transcript Request Form

File Transfer Service Directions - Digital Transcript

Postal Mail Transcript Request Form

HiSET and GED Education Verifications

HiSET and GED education verifications from third-party background screening companies are accepted via postal mail only. Starting July 1, 2023, education verifications will no longer be accepted via fax. Please see the link below. Send consent to release information that includes the applicant’s full birthdate and their current and any former names. Do not duplicate requests. Multiple requests slow down response time. Allow at least ten business days before contacting the HSE Helpline. Note, the OPI is the reporting agency for high school equivalency credentials that are earned in the state of Montana (MT). Traditional high school credential information is held at the high school an individual graduated from.

GED and HiSET Education Verification Fax Change Notice

Please mail the request to:
HSE Program
Office of Public Instruction
PO Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501

Test Taker Information

HiSET Test Taker Bulletin

HiSET.Org

Montana HiSET Requirements

16-Year-Old Waiver

In-Person HiSET Testing Requirements for 17 & 18-Year-Olds (Information)

HiSET at Home

HiSET at Home 17 & 18-Year-Old Application

Contact HiSET Testing Centers in Montana

Examiner Information

Montana HiSET Policy

HiSET Program Manual

HiSET Test Center Requirements

HiSET Test Center Information Website

Test Accommodations

Administrative Rules

HiSET Testing Center Staff Appointment Form

Consent to Share School Withdrawal Information

HiSET Options Program for High School Students

HiSET Options: Is designed for high school students interested in staying enrolled in school as a pathway to earn a high school diploma but testing with the HiSET exam.

Whats the Difference? HiSET Exam vs HiSET Options

Visit the HiSET Options Program Page to learn more

OPI Staff are here to help:

Meet the Team

HSE Helpline
OPIHSE@mt.gov
406-444-4151

For general HiSET or GED questions and transcript requests, contact the High School Equivalency (HSE) Helpline. HSE staff respond to messages on Tuesday and Thursday only.

Emily Fuller
HiSET Program Coordinator
efuller@mt.gov
406-594-3750

For questions regarding 16-Year-Old and 17-18-Year-Old Waiver Applications for HiSET testing.

Katie Madsen
HiSET State Administrator
katie.madsen@mt.gov
406-465-1341