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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.

 

 

For more information, contact the Adult Education office:  

Hollenda Jeha, Supervisor
hollenda.jeha@mvsc.k12.in.us 
or 219-650-5318

 

Our 2025 Sessions are

January 6 to March 13

April 7 to June 12

 

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

HiSET Test Dates

Merrillville Adult Education HiSET Registration

July 2025 - December 2025

Test Date Registration Deadline

July 15 & 16

July 9

July 29 & 30

July 23

August 12 & 13

August 6

August 26 & 27

August 20

September 9 & 10

September 3

October 7 & 8

October 1

October 21 & 22

October 15

November 4 & 5

October 29

November 18 & 19

November 12

December 2 & 3

November 25

   

January 2026 - June 2026

Test Date Registration Deadline

January 13 & 14

January 7

January 27 & 28

January 21

February 10 & 11

February 4

February 24 & 25

February 18

March 10 & 11

March 4

April 7 & 8

April 1

April 21 & 22

April 15

May 5 & 6

April 29

May 19 & May 20

May 13

June 2 & 3

May 27

   
 

*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 5:30 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.