Updates
The HSE Updates Page will provide the most up-to-date information concerning the State of Ohio HSE Office.
System Updates:
On April 1, 2026, HiSET testing fees will increase from:
CBT/PBT - $115.00 to $130.00 ($50 with voucher / $10 per subtest)
Online Proctoring - $141.25 to $205 ($125.00 with voucher / $25 per subtest)
On Monday, June 30, 2025, DiplomaSender's beta website (beta.diplomasender.com) officially went live as their main production site. This means all users – test takers, government accounts, and third parties – will register and log in directly through diplomasender.com.
Effective July 1, 2024 GED® retakes will go from 2 to 1 free retake within 12 months per subtests.
GED test takers are allowed one voucher code only, and it must be used for each initial subtest. No Shows count against the voucher code. Testers must contact GED® before or on the scheduled day of testing to reschedule and apply the voucher code.
HiSET test takers are allowed only one voucher code per subtest. Each voucher code must be applied to the initial subtest. No Shows count against the voucher code. Testers must contact HiSET® before or on the scheduled day of testing to reschedule and apply the voucher code.
GED® Fees
In-Person testing: $144 ($64 with voucher) - Effective July 1, 2023
Online Proctoring: $144 ($64 with voucher)
More information on the GEDHTML ®; Online Proctoring
HiSET® Fees - Increase on April 1, 2026
Computer-delivered tests: $130.00 ($50.00 total cost with the voucher code)
Paper-delivered tests: $130.00 ($30.00 total cost with the voucher code)
Online Proctored tests: $205.00 ($125.00 total cost with the voucher code)
More information on the HiSET® Exam at Home
Due to COVID-19: All test-takers must verify if a test center or preparation center are open prior to testing or class time. Both the testing centers and preparation centers will be practicing social distancing during both testing and class time.
Reminder: All test takers for the GED® and HiSET® must be an Ohio Resident.
Diploma Sender price change for third party vendors only:
Effective January 1, 2020, the price for verification (transcripts/diplomas) will increase by from $15.00 to $25.00 for third party request only.
- Currently, voucher codes are available through your local Career Technical Planning District (CTPD) office for first time computer based test takers only for the GED® and HiSET® test. The voucher codes will expire June 30, 2026.
- August 2017, the Ohio Department of Education has approved GED® and HiSET® to become the testing assessment companies for the High School Equivalency test for the State of Ohio.
- On June 14, 2016, Gov. John R. Kasich signed into law under Sub. House Bill 113 changes to the GED® Office. The primary goal of these changes is to increase options for test takers. The law will not go into effect until Sept. 14, 2016. The changes are as follows:
- Allow the Ohio Department of Education to approve at least two nationally recognized high school equivalency tests. Testing assessments being considered: GED® and HiSET®;
- The Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma will be recognized as the Ohio Certificate of High School Equivalence as of Sept. 14, 2016. All previously awarded Ohio High School Equivalence Diplomas will still be considered valid; and
- Age requirement changed for 16-, 17- and 18-year-old test takers including:
- A test taker who is 16, 17, or 18 will be eligible to test under the following guidelines:
- Officially withdrawn from school and has not received a high school diploma or honors diploma; and
- A test taker who is 16 or 17 years of age must submit a consent form signed by either the parent, guardian or court official; and
- Send the consent and current school year withdrawal form signed by a school official to: State of Ohio HSE Office, Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, 25 S. Front Street, MS 622, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Last Modified: 1/27/2026 12:21:52 PM