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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:  

Sherri Green, Supervisor
sgreen@mvsc.k12.in.us 
or 219-650-5318

 

Our 2024 Sessions are

July 8 to September 12

October 7 to December 20

January 6 to March 13

April 7 to June 12

 

 

 

HiSET TEST 

You MUST come in to select your test date, register, pay your $115 testing fee (cash - exact amount) and bring your Indiana photo ID. 

Starting March 1st, 2024 the cost for testing will increase to $144

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 $23 per subject. You may only test three times a year.

Starting March 1st, 2024 the cost for subject re-testing will increase to $28

We do offer an optional Readiness Test before you begin your registration process. This test will be done Monday-Thursday evenings in-person ONLY.

You can Pre-register for classes by filling out our form. Someone will contact you about coming in to register.

PRE-REGISTER HERE

 

TESTING SESSIONS

2024 HiSET Test Dates

Test Date Registration Deadline

July 23 & 24

July 18

August 6 & 7

August 1

August 20 & 21

August 15

September 3 & 4

August 29

September 17 & 18

September 12

October 1 & 2

September 26

October 15 & 16

October 10

October 29 & 30

October 24

November 12 & 13

November 7

November 25 & 26

November 21

December 10 & 11

December 5

 

*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 G - 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.