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Adult Education FAQ

You can earn the New Mexico High School Equivalency Certificate by taking the General Education Development Test (GED®) or the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®).

The GED® exam is computer-based and has four subject areas:

  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Reasoning Through Language Arts
  • Science
  • Social Studies

The HiSET®test can be a combination of computer-based. It has five subject areas:

  • Language Arts - Reading
  • Language Arts - Writing
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Mathematics
HSE tests can be administered only to individuals who have not graduated. From an accredited high school or received a high school equivalency certificate or diploma. Who are not currently enrolled in a regular high school, and who meet the state’s minimum age requirement. The minimum age is 16. Individuals under the age of 18 are required to obtain and submit a completed Underage Permission Form. Indicating parental consent and local school district approval. New Mexico residency is not a requirement for testing.
Individuals ages 16-17 may pick up permission forms from the Adult Education Office in Martinez Hall, 2nd floor, Room 120. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.  To Complete the Underage Permission Form
  • Call the Grants/Cibola School Administrative office to make an appointment and get the superintendent’s signature.
  • Return signed and completed Underage Permission Form to the AE Office.
  • A parent or legal guardian must accompany an underage student to enroll.
Test Site Requirements: All HSE candidates must present a form of identification.  Must be a government-issued photo ID. (example: a valid driver’s license, a state-issued ID which shows name, date of birth, and signature.)
New Mexico HSE Transcripts must be requested through www.diplomasender.com You will need to provide the following information:
  • Your email address
  • Date of Birth
  • Name tested under
  • State where tested
  • Identification number (usually Social Security Number)
  • Name and address of the recipient
  • Who and where the official transcript is to be sent. (Official Transcript usually means a formal, paper copy)
Before having a transcript sent by Fax or e-mail. check with the recipient to find out if this is a valid form for them.

Transcripts cost $18.00 each. Credit cards, debit cards, or money orders are accepted forms of payment.