HiSET (Formerly GED)/HiSET Options Program

HiSET (Formerly 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. 

For general questions regarding a High School Equivalency (HSE) credential, including transcripts, please contact the HSE Helpline at (406) 444-4151 or email OPIHSE@mt.gov.  Please note, HSE staff respond to messages on Tuesday and Thursday only. HSE Transcript Request Forms and contact information for HiSET Test Centers in Montana can be found below.

For questions regarding 16-Year-Old and 17/18-Year Old Waiver Applications for HiSET testing, please contact Emily Fuller, the HiSET State Coordinator at (406) 594-3750 or email EFuller@mt.gov. Waiver applications can be found below.

For more information regarding our Montana HiSET Options Program, please contact Austin Schweitzer, the HiSET Options Specialist at (406) 444-2059 or email him at Austin.Schweitzer@mt.gov. The Montana HiSET Options Program is designed to be a part of a high school curriculum that provides another pathway for students to obtain a high school diploma. More information can be found below. 

To contact the HiSET State Administrator, please contact Katie Madsen at (406) 465-1341 or email Katie.Madsen@mt.gov