Test Prep
Get your High School Equivalency Diploma!
HSE Preparation Get your HSE through the Merrillville Adult Education (MAE) program. MAE could also offer you free training for a future career! Math classes are conducted in-person with evening hours with on Mondays and Wednesdays. Our English classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings online only. English as a Second Language is also offered Interested? Our contact information is listed below. |
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For more information, contact the Adult Education office: Hollenda Jeha, Supervisor
Our 2025 Sessions are January 6 to March 13April 7 to June 12
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HiSET TEST
You MUST come in to select your test date, register, pay your $144 testing fee (cash - exact amount) and bring your Indiana photo ID.
Once you register, you will be given your test dates. If, after completing the test, you need to re-test in a non-passed subject, the cost is $28 per subject. You may only test three times a year.
We do offer an optional Readiness Test before you begin your registration process. This test will be done Monday-Thursday evenings in-person ONLY.
TESTING SESSIONS
2025 HiSET Test Dates
Test Date | Registration Deadline |
January 21 & 22 |
January 16 |
February 4 & 5 |
January 30 |
February 18 & 19 | February 13 |
March 4 & 5 | February 27 |
March 18 & 19 | Mach 13 |
April 15 & 16 | April 10 |
April 29 & 30 | April 24 |
May 12 & 13 | May 8 |
May 27 & 28 | May 22 |
June 3 & 4 | May 29 |
*Payments for the test are non-refundable
HiSET Test Lengths
Number of Questions
TEST NAME |
TIME AND QUESTIONS |
Writing |
120 minutes/60 MC 1 Essay |
Math |
90 minutes/55 Multiple Choice |
Reading |
65 minutes/50 Multiple Choice |
Science |
80 minutes/60 Multiple Choice |
Social Studies |
70 minutes/60 Multiple Choice |
To register for a testing date, bring in a CURRENT, VALID Indiana state-issued Photo ID (i.e. Driver's License) and payment (cash only) to: The Adult Education Office . Mondays through Thursdays from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM. The Adult Education Office is located in Merrillville High School 276 East 68th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 Enter in rear of building - Entrance E - Room D-105 |
You may also register at the Merrillville Community Schools Office:
6701 Delaware Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.