HSEC - High School Equivalency Certificate
The Wyoming Community College Commission approved multiple pathways to earn the Wyoming
High School Equivalency Certificate. LCCC offers two tests: 2014 GED® and HiSET. Both
tests are based on a subset of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) referred to
as the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS).
Free preparation for the GED is available through ACES in Cheyenne.
- Available through the LCCC Exam Lab (located in the Clay Pathfinder building, room 121)
- Offered in computer-based testing (CBT) format only.
- Administered by GED Testing Service and Pearson VUE.
- Students register for a MyGED account at ged.com.
- All scheduling is done online.
- Testing must be prepaid.
- Official Practice Tests (OPT) are available online for a fee.
- Each subtest is $20; the total battery is $80
Content Area | Time Allowed |
Mathematical Reasoning | 115 minutes |
Reasoning Through Language Arts | 150 minutes |
Science | 90 minutes |
Social Studies | 70 minutes |
Free preparation for the HiSET is available through ACES in Cheyenne and the TLC in Laramie.
- Available through the ACES program in computer-based testing (CBT) and paper-based testing (PBT) formats.
Career & Technical Building, Room 110, 307.637.2450 - Available through the ACC Test & Exam Center in paper-based (PBT) format.
Albany County Campus Room 218A, 307.772.4262 - Administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS)
- Click here for Wyoming testing requirements.
- Students register for a HiSET account at hiset.ets.org.
- Scheduling is done online or by phone to HiSET 1.855.MyHiSET or 1.855.694.4738.
- Testing must be prepaid.
- A practice test is available free online.
- Each subtest is $10.75 (computer-based exam) or $15 (paper-based exam).
- In addition to the $10.75 or $15 per subject fee paid to HiSET, an administrative testing fee of $40 for the prepayment of the initial five subject tests or $10 per subject test (including retakes) must be prepaid to LCCC (Cheyenne Campus).
- In addition to the $15 per subject fee paid to HiSET, an administrative testing fee of $8 per subject test (including retakes) must be prepaid to LCCC (Albany County Campus).
- Testing Resources
Content Area | Time Allowed | Questions |
Language Arts-Reading |
65 minutes (English) |
50 |
Language Arts-Writing | 120 minutes |
60
1 essay prompt
|
Mathematics | 90 minutes | 55 |
Science | 80 minutes | 60 |
Social Studies | 70 minutes | 60 |
Main Cheyenne Campus
Candidates are encouraged to enroll in the ACES program to complete their HSEC preparation.
This preparation is free. Individualized instruction is provided to prepare students
to complete the HSEC tests. Classes offered include reading, writing, math, science
and social studies.
Students who are 16 or 17 years of age must complete age waiver requirements through ACES prior to taking the tests.
For more information on requirements for the HSEC, visit the Wyoming Community College Commission
Testing
All HSEC testing is scheduled through the test publisher websites ged.com and hiset.ets.org. Contact ACES at 307.637.2450 for assistance with registering or scheduling.
Note: Former students who need a transcript may contact the Chief Examiner at 307-637-2450,
or visit diplomasender.com or call 855.313.5799.
Albany County Campus
All policies listed for the Cheyenne campus apply at the Albany County Campus. Students
can achieve their goals in HSEC preparation (reading, writing, math, social studies,
and science) through a variety of methods. Instruction is either on a one-on-one basis
or in small groups.
Pre-Testing and Instruction
Students begin their program by completing an assessment. This assessment will allow
LCCC to design an educational plan that best fits each student's needs.
LCCC uses a variety of instructional devices and programs to help students achieve their goals. These include:
- small group sessions
- subject assignments for follow-up homework
- online programs that can be completed from home
Official Practice Tests and HSEC Signup
After the student has completed assigned work and has shown improvement, they will
begin the Official HSEC Practice Tests. These tests familiarize students of the proper
method of filling out the bubble sheets, calculator usage and make sure the student
is ready for the actual HSEC test. Once the student's instructor feels he/she is ready
for the HSEC test, the student will then be sent to the ACC Testing Center to register
for tests.
Costs
The HSEC test costs a total of $115 for all five tests at the Albany County Campus
in Laramie. If these fees present a problem, students can speak with their instructor
about applying for a partial $40 scholarship.