Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma - Three Pathways

Sep 14, 2026

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Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma requires passing the Arizona Civics Test, as mandated by A.R.S. § 15-701.01. Applicants must be at least sixteen years old, not enrolled in school, and without a high school diploma to be eligible under A.R.S. § 15-702. The document outlines three pathways: the GED Test Pathway, HSE Plus Career Readiness Pathway, and College Credit Pathway, each with defined eligibility criteria and scoring or credit requirements.

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Three Ways to Earn a High School Equivalency Diploma

GED Test Pathway

HSE Plus Career Readiness Pathway

College Credit Pathway

THREE WAYS TO EARNA HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA CHOOSE FROM THREE PATHWAYS: GED® TEST PATHWAY Candidate** must pass the 4 subtests (Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science) with a minimum score of 145 in each subject area. Pass the Arizona Civics Test with a minimum score of 60* . HSE PLUS CAREER READINESS PATHWAY The Adult Education student** must accumulate and document 22 points in two areas (Academic Readiness and Career Readiness) through a variety of different sources. Pass the Arizona Civics Test with a minimum score of 60* . COLLEGE CREDIT PATHWAY Candidate** must earn 25 college credits in 6 ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA IMPORTANT *As mandated per A.R.S.§ 15-701.01, any person wishing to obtain an Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma must pass the Arizona Civics Test. **Per A.R.S.§ 15-702, individuals must be sixteen years of age or older and not enrolled in school, and lack a high school diploma, to be eligible to any of the three HSE pathways in Arizona. specific subject areas. Classes must be at least at the 100 + level with a passing grade letter of‘C’ or above. Pass the Arizona Civics Test with a minimum score of 60* . STUDENTS IN ARIZONA NOW HAVE THREE WAYS TO EARNA HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) DIPLOMA. 1. GED® TEST PATHWAY Individuals sixteen years of age or older, not enrolled in secondary school or required to be enrolled in secondary school, and lack a high school diploma, can earn their High School Equivalency Diploma by passing the 4 GED® tests along with the AZ Civics Test . You don’t have to take all tests at once-you can space them out and goat your own pace. Test Subjects: • Reasoning Through Language Arts • Mathematical Reasoning • Science • Social Studies • Arizona Civics 2. HSE PLUS CAREER READINESS PATHWAY Individuals sixteen years of age or older, not enrolled in secondary school or required to be enrolled in secondary school, lack a high school diploma, and enrolled in WIOA Title II Adult Education programs can earn their HSE Diploma through the HSE PLUS Career Readiness Pathway by demonstrating Academic Readiness (14 points) and Career Readiness (8 points), for a required total of 22 points* . 3. COLLEGE CREDIT PATHWAY To be eligible for the College Credit Pathway, individuals must be sixteen years of age or older, not enrolled in secondary school or required to be enrolled in secondary school, and lack a high school diploma* . Requirements: • Earn 25 college credits in specific areas. • Courses must be at the 100-course level or above. • Passing grade letter of ‘C’ or above. • Credits must be earned at or validated by an Arizona public state university or community college. • Pass the Arizona Civics Test. * It is the applicant’s responsibility to work with an academic advisor at an eligible institution to ensure that all coursework meets the credit requirements of the College Credit Pathway. * Eligible individuals must be actively enrolled in a WIOA Title II Adult Education provider. Application submission will be completed through the eligible Adult Education program. More Information: Arizona Department of Education Adult Education Services | 1535 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007 [http://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/hse/](http://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/hse/ | Phone)[ |](http://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/hse/ | Phone)[ Phone](http://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/hse/ | Phone) number: (602) 258-2410

FAQs

What is required to obtain an Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma?

Applicants must pass the Arizona Civics Test. Eligibility also follows A.R.S. § 15-702 requirements for age and not being enrolled in school, without a high school diploma.

What are the requirements for the GED Test Pathway?

Candidates must pass four GED subtests (Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science) with a minimum score of 145 in each area, and pass the Arizona Civics Test with a minimum score of 60.

How does the HSE PLUS Career Readiness Pathway work?

Adult Education students must accumulate and document 22 points total across two areas: Academic Readiness (14 points) and Career Readiness (8 points), and also pass the Arizona Civics Test with a minimum score of 60.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Sarah