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Wisconsin's GED/HSED Program


High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or GED Certificate


If you have not completed high school and want to seek more education and/or improve your employability, you have some choices that can open the doors to your future.


First, you can take the General Educational Development (GED) tests, pass them, and receive a GED Certificate. Or, you may earn a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) -- explained below.


Beth Lewis
State GED and HSED Administrator
Email: beth.lewis@dpi.wi.gov
Phone: 608-267-1062

Judith Stowell
Office Operations Associate
Email: judith.stowell@dpi.wi.gov
Phone: 608-267-9245 or tollfree: 800-768-8886

GED and HSED Program Resources Related Links Forms
GED/HSED Brochure (PDF)

Q and A about Wisconsin GED and HSED Program (PDF)

Wisconsin's GED/HSED Program Requirements

History of Wisconsin GED Test Score Standards(PDF)

English/Foreign Language Test Times (PDF)

Wisconsin GED and HSED Testing Centers (PDF)

HSED Options in Wisconsin (PDF)
Wis. Admin. Code, Chapter PI 5 (PDF)

GED® Testing Service (National Office)

Search for NCES School Codes

How to Interpret GED or HSED Test Scores (PDF)

Warning About Fake GED Testing Services (PDF, 2mb)

American Council on Education (ACE) Warns Against Online GED Testing

GED/HSED and Adult Literacy Conferences November 13-15, 2012

PI-1783 HSED/GED Application

How to Order GED/HSED Transcripts and Credentials

How to Verify a GED/HSED Credential

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For questions about this information, contact Judith A. Stowell (608) 267-9245

Last updated on 12/28/2011 2:01:34 PM