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HSE Information for Test Takers

New Scholarship for Class of 2024 High School Equivalency Completers

The new Opportunity Next scholarship is available for students who earned their High School Equivalency Diploma during the 2023-24 academic year (August 2023 to May/June 2024) and are looking to enroll in college, university, registered apprenticeships, technical college, or other approved training providers for the 2024-25 academic year! You may receive up to $1,500 to be used for tuition, fees, books, and equipment and access free college and career advising from expert coaches. Learners pursuing an in-demand pathway will be prioritized, and you do not have to demonstrate financial need to qualify.

This scholarship is provided through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and was created by Senate Bill 23-205. You do not need to apply directly to Opportunity Next; instead, you will apply to a participating program in the state, and the program will then notify you of eligibility for this scholarship. Note: participating colleges and universities have already been chosen, but registered apprenticeships, technical colleges, and other training providers are currently in the process of applying and being approved to participate. The approved list of those types of programs may not be published until May of 2024.

If you have any questions, please use the chat box function on the Opportunity Next website to contact them directly.

GED/HiSET Testing in Colorado

Scheduling Your Exam

To take the GED or HiSET exam, you must schedule an appointment in your student account with the test publisher. The information provided below regarding testing centers is for your convenience and in case you want to contact a test center directly. However, they will not be able to schedule an exam for you; you must do that in your GED or HiSET account.

Find Testing Centers

Use the map below to find an approved center near you. Click on a testing center bubble to see which tests are offered (GED or HiSET) and contact information.

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Find GED or HiSET Preparation Classes

In Colorado, you do not have to take a class before taking the GED or HiSET. However, some people prefer to take classes to prepare for their exam. Some programs are free and others are not. Please contact any prep programs directly to ask about their classes. Note: CDE does not endorse, recommend, or favor any specific preparation program. Test takers should research the quality and cost of any program before signing up.

The best way to find classes near you is through the test vendors' websites directly:


Contact:

Alena Barczak, High School Equivalency Coordinator
barczak_a@cde.state.co.us
303-548-8427

 

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