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Information for Test Takers
Update: HiSET® Pricing
Starting April 1, 2026, the price of computer and paper-based HiSET® subtests will increase by $3 each. Each subject will be $35.50, making the total for all 5 subtests $177.50.
The online at-home test will increase by $5.50 per subtest, making each subject $45.50, for a total of $227.50 for all 5 subtests.
This increase is due to HiSET® increasing its prices; the test center fees and state fees have not changed.
GED® and HiSET® Testing in Colorado
Scheduling Your Exam
To take the GED® or HiSET® exam, you must schedule an appointment in your student account; the list of approved testing centers will appear when you are scheduling.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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. The contact and site information on the map is updated periodically as our office becomes aware of updates for testing centers.
Find GED® or HiSET® Prep Classes
In Colorado, you do not have to take a class before taking the GED® or HiSET® tests. 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 enrolling.
The best way to find classes near you is through the test vendors' websites directly:
Contact:
Alena Barczak
High School Equivalency Coordinator
303-548-8427
