The High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma Program is designed to help the adult earn the equivalent of a high school diploma. The student studies subjects in the five areas of writing, reading, mathematics, social studies and science in preparation for testing. There is no charge to enroll in the HSE Diploma program. Orientation class is required prior to enrollment. RichmondCC provides testing for two of the HSE tests: the GED and HiSet.
The GED Test is available on the Hamlet Campus and is provided as a computer based exam. The cost of GED and HiSET testing fees is ultimately the students’ responsibility; however, RichmondCC will assist with testing fees when funds are available.
Students must register and pay for either exam at www.ged.com or www.HiSET.ets.org. Each website offers additional resources to help prepare the student for an HSE test and a monthly testing schedule. Upon successful completion of a HSE test, the student will receive a High School Equivalency Diploma from North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. A graduation ceremony is held annually for the Adult High School and HSE Diploma graduates.
Requirements to enter the HSE Program:
- Attend and complete an assessment/orientation session.
- Score a minimum of 8.9 on the assessment test.
- Minors 16 and 17 years of age must submit additional forms and information.
Richmond County - Adult Basic Education
Monday - Friday I 8 - 12 p.m. I Hamlet Campus
Tuesday & Thursday I 5 - 8 p.m. I Hamlet Campus
Scotland County - Adult Basic Education
Monday - Friday I 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. I Morgan Building at Honeycutt Center
Richmond County- Adult High School & High School Equivalency
Monday - Friday I 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. I Hamlet Campus
Scotland County - Adult High School & High School Equivalency
Monday - Friday I 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. I Morgan Building at Honeycutt Cente
Class Times
Monday - Friday I 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. I Morgan Building at Honeycutt Center
Online Classes Available
The College and Career Readiness Program offers HSE diploma classes via the Internet for students who are unable to attend traditional, regularly scheduled classes due to work schedules, health, or personal preference. To enroll in HSE online classes, adults must attend a face-to-face orientation session and must be assessed to determine the proper academic level of materials to begin working in. Follow-up testing is required on site periodically.