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You must provide the following for HiSET or GED eligibility:  \n1) Enrollment in an approved Work Ready U program and/or the required testing authorization.  \n2) Enrollment in a staterecognized K-12 LA\"Options\" program AND required testing authorization.  \n3) HiSET or GED Official Practice Test administered by Work Ready U program with state qualifying scores (Prepared or WellPrepared) .  \nAge 19 or older?  \nYou’re eligible to take the HiSET or GED exam without providing additional documentation!  \nAge 18 and older, without a high school diploma?  \nYou can learn foundational and highdemand workforce skills while earning your HSE (High School Equivalency) at the same time!  \n1) Earn an approved Industry Based Credential (IBC)  \n2) Earn 12 credit hours of career and technical coursework (through course completion and/or earning IBC’s that transfer to course credit)  \n3) Demonstrate foundational skills in Reading, Writing, and Math through course completion and/or Adult Education assessments  \nCOLLEGE  \nPLACEMENT TEST  \nAge 18 or older, and not enrolled in highschool?  \nYou can earn the minimum standard score on an approved placement test that is based on the English and Math scores required to demonstrate college readiness in Louisiana* .  \nACT  \nEnglish = 18 or higher Math = 19 or higher  \nAccuplacer   \n(Next Generation)  \nEnglish = 250 or higher Math (QAS-Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics) = 250 or higher  \n*Test scores must have been earned within 5 years of HSE application date.  \nCOLLEGE PREP  \nCOURSES  \nAge 18 or older, and not enrolled in highschool?  \nYou can demonstrate college readiness by successfully completing developmental or corequisite coursework with a grade of “C” or better in Mathematics and English at an LCTCS college* . Courses need not be taken at the same LCTCS college.  \nFor example, you would complete both developmental or corequisite English and Math at any LCTCS college with a grade of C or above (ENGL 0XX + ENGL 1XX, MATH 0XX + MATH 1XX) .  \n*Courses must have been completed within 5 years of HSE application date.  \nPLACEMENT TEST+COURSES  \nAge 18 or older, and not enrolled in highschool?  \nYou can demonstrate college readiness in Math and English through a combination of coursework at an LCTCS college and the minimum standard score on an approved placement test* .  \nFor example, you could complete a developmental or corequisite English at an LCTCS college with a grade of C or above (College Preparation Coursework) and complete your Math requirement using a satisfactory ACT or Accuplacer score (College Placement Tests) .  \n*Combination of test scores and courses must have been completed within 5 years of HSE application date.  \nWHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EACH HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY ( HSE) OPTION?  \nHISET OR GED EXAM  \nEarning minimum  \nscores on either the ACTor Accuplacer test would meet both HSE and college entrance requirements. Accuplacer is a computerbased exam with no time limit, tests 2 subject areas ( Writing and Math), and costs $30 (on average) or is FREE for Work Ready U students.  \nIf you attended a Louisiana community or technical college in the past 5 years you may have already completed (with a “C”or better) Math or English developmental or corequisite classes (also called “gateway courses”) .  \nRequest an official or unofficial transcript from your LCTCS campus to find out!  \nBecause there are so many ways to earn your HSE, your Work Ready U/Adult Education program can help you choose the best option for YOUR goals!  \nWe can also connect you with scholarships and other types of financial aid to assist with testing fees, col","cbCaipDKfXhEx51p","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipDKfXhEx51p","pdf",299627,"English","# HISET or GED exam\n## Eligibility requirements by age\n# College placement test\n## ACT and Accuplacer score requirements\n# College prep courses\n## Developmental or corequisite coursework (C or better)\n# Placement test + courses\n## Combining test scores and coursework\n# How to choose the best option","[{\"question\":\"What are the five ways to earn an HSE in Louisiana?\",\"answer\":\"The options are: HiSET or GED exam, college placement test (ACT/Accuplacer), college prep courses, placement test plus courses, and earning HSE alongside workforce credentials through an approved Work Ready U pathway.\"},{\"question\":\"What documentation is required for HiSET or GED eligibility for ages 16–18?\",\"answer\":\"For ages 16–18, eligibility requires enrollment in an approved Work Ready U program and/or required testing authorization, and enrollment in a state-recognized K-12 LA “Options” program plus required testing authorization.\"},{\"question\":\"How do ACT and Accuplacer requirements relate to HSE and college readiness?\",\"answer\":\"Meeting minimum scores on ACT or Accuplacer can satisfy both HSE and college entrance requirements. 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