How much the HiSET costs
HiSET fees are set by each state. Here is what each state's page on hiset.org lists, per subtest and for all five.
| State or territory | Per subtest, test center | All five | Per subtest, @Home | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Samoa | $18 | $90 | $41 | |
| California | $34 | $190 | $43 | Plus a one-time $20 state fee. Some test centers charge more. |
| Georgia | $34 | $170 | $49 | State vouchers are available. |
| Illinois | $26 | $130 | $41 | |
| Indiana | Fees are set by the test center; the state provides test vouchers. | |||
| Iowa | $18 | $90 | $41 | |
| Maine | $60 | $300 | Free for Maine residents with proof of residency; these fees are for non-residents. | |
| Marshall Islands | $20 | $100 | ||
| Massachusetts | The state pays for the first test in each subtest and two retakes per subtest. | |||
| Michigan | $26 | $160 | $41 | Plus a $30 state fee once a year. |
| Minnesota | $28 | $140 | $41 | Eligible residents can test free with a state promo code while funds last. |
| Mississippi | From July 1, 2026, the state pays for HiSET tests through a promo code. | |||
| Missouri | $22 | $120 | $32.50 | Plus a $10 state fee once every 12 months. |
| Montana | $28 | Up to these amounts. | ||
| Nevada | $23 | $115 | $41 | Test center fee of up to $5. |
| New Hampshire | $28 | $140 | $51 | |
| New Mexico | $26 | $41 | State vouchers through the state office or an adult education provider. | |
| North Carolina | $18 | $90 | $41 | |
| Northern Mariana Islands | $20 | $100 | ||
| Ohio | $26 | $130 | $41 | $80 voucher codes are offered through the state's adult education offices. |
| Oklahoma | $33 | $165 | $48.50 | Includes a $5 state fee per subtest. |
| Palau | $18 | $90 | $41 | |
| Pennsylvania | $26 | $130 | $41 | Residents can take up to five subtests free on the first attempt while funds last. |
| Tennessee | $23 | $115 | $41 | State vouchers cover the costs for eligible residents. |
| Wyoming | $18 | $90 | $41 | Test centers may add a local fee. |
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Questions people ask
How much does the HiSET cost?
It depends on your state. On hiset.org the fee per subtest at a test center runs from $18 to $60 in the states listed here, and some states pay for testing. Check your state's page before you book.
Are HiSET retakes free?
The test fee covers two retakes of each subtest within 12 months of buying it. Many states still charge the test center fee or the at-home proctor fee for a retake.
Can I take the HiSET at home?
In many states, yes: the @Home online proctored test adds a remote proctor fee. The table shows the per-subtest @Home fee where the state's page gives one.
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