Looking for a high school equivalency (HSE) credential?Massachusetts offers two tests: the HiSET® (High School Equivalency Test) and GED® (General Education Diploma)—both of which are offered in-person by GCC. Visit doe.mass.edu/hse for more information about eligibility, testing accommodations, combining HiSET®/GED® scores, requirements for test takers under the age of 18 and the difference between the two tests. Schedule & Registration All registration and payment for high school equivalency tests must be done be through the HiSET® or GED® websites. HiSET® tests can be completed on paper or computer. GED® tests are primarily on computer (paper testing is available only for those with special accommodations). Both tests can be taken in either Spanish or English. All in-person testing takes place in the Testing Center, C110. HiSet® Registration GED® Registration® HiSET® Dates GED® Dates April 11, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm • HiSET Computer Testing • Register April 13, 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm • HiSET Paper Testing • Register April 21, 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm • HiSET Paper Testing • Register April 21, 2026, 4:00pm – 8:00pm • HiSET Computer Testing • Register May 2, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm • HiSET Computer Testing • Register May 5, 2026, 4:00pm – 8:00pm • HiSET Computer Testing • Register May 9, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm • HiSET Computer Testing • Register April 14, 2026, 4:00pm – 8:00pm • GED Testing • Register April 18, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm • GED Testing • Register May 12, 2026, 4:00pm – 8:00pm • GED Testing • Register May 16, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm • GED Testing • Register Test Preparation High School Equivalency prep courses are not available at Greenfield Community College. Please contact the following local agencies for information about HiSET or GED test preparation. The Literacy Project (413) 774-3934 has adult education centers in Greenfield, Turners Falls, Orange, Northampton, Amherst and Ware North Star (413) 582-0193 offers teenagers an alternative for middle and high school in Sunderland Massachusetts Department of Education HSE Preparation Options What to Bring the Day of Testing You must present proper identification at the test center for each test session. Outdated or expired identification will not be accepted. Failure to provide documentation will prohibit you from taking the test. Important: The name on your ID must match the name on your registration exactly. Use all capital letters in your name when registering. The approved identification documents include: A valid passport from any country A valid driver’s license from any state A government-issued ID card with a recent, recognizable photo (e.g. a state ID, a temporary license, learner’s permit, or permanent resident card) A high school ID with a recent, recognizable photo (only allowed for 16 and 17-year-olds) 16 and 17-year-olds may still use other forms of ID if desired. Test takers who wish to use a student ID will fill out a form at the test center confirming their age. Students will fill out a form at the test center confirming their age. National ID card Military ID card Pre-approved ID from a DESE-funded adult education program (must be cleared by the State Chief Examiner) HiSET vs. GED Which test should you take? Compare HiSET®/GED® Exams Did you know? Massachusetts will pay for your first HSE test in each subject plus limited retakes! Learn More In This Section Course Placement Placement Testing ACCUPLACER Scores Testing Accommodations Make-Up & Distance Learning HiSET®/GED® Transcripts Graduation TEAS/Health Occupations Challenge Exams Currency Exams Staff In This SectionCourse Placement Placement Testing ACCUPLACER Scores Testing Accommodations Make-Up & Distance Learning HiSET®/GED® Transcripts Graduation TEAS/Health Occupations Challenge Exams Currency Exams Staff