HiSET Testing
at
Saddleback College
In-Person HiSET® computer-based testing is OPEN at Saddleback College for enrolled HSE students and the community. Testing is available in English and Spanish every month.
(test appointment required)
(test appointment required)
DAY |
TIMES |
Friday, December 5, 2025 BGS 232 |
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm |
Friday, January 30, 2026 BGS 244 |
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm |
Friday, February 27, 2026 BGS 244 |
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm |
Friday, March 27, 2026 BGS 244 |
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm |
Friday, April 24, 2026 BGS 244 |
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm |
Friday, May 22, 2026 BGS 244 |
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm |
For any questions, please call Javier Corrales at (949) 336-2457 or email at [email protected]
In-Person HiSET® Testing Price
$17.00 PER Test Subject (5 Test Subjects Total) + $14 Test Center Fee (appointment fee collected every time you schedule an In-person test) = $31.00 PER Subject Test
HiSET Test at a Glance (English)
HiSET Test at a Glance (Spanish)
Steps to Register for In-Person HiSET® Testing
On the day of the test, bring one of the following Photo IDs:
You are eligible to take the HiSET® In-person at Saddleback College if you are:
$17.00 PER Test Subject (5 Test Subjects Total) + $14 Test Center Fee (appointment fee collected every time you schedule an In-person test) = $31.00 PER Subject Test
- First-time testers pay a one-time $20.00 California CSS State Fee (only when taking first test).
- Subject Tests can be taken one at a time, in no particular order.
- Social Studies - 70 minutes on exam, 60 multiple choice questions
- Science - 80 minutes on exam, 60 multiple choice questions
- Math - 90 minutes on exam, 55 multiple choice questions
- Reading - English test: 65 minutes, 50 multiple choice questions // Spanish test: 80 minutes, 50 questions
- Writing - 120 minutes on exam, 1 essay question and 60 multiple choice questions
HiSET Test at a Glance (English)
HiSET Test at a Glance (Spanish)
Steps to Register for In-Person HiSET® Testing
- Visit www.hiset.org to create your HiSET® account.
- Schedule your HiSET® testing appointment on www.hiset.org. Be ready to pay for your test with a debit/credit card.
On the day of the test, bring one of the following Photo IDs:
- CA driver's license or ID card from the DMV
- Military ID card
- Passport with CA residency
- Mexican Consulate card
- Indian Tribal card
- Arrive at Saddleback College at least 15 minutes BEFORE testing appointment. Enter college on Medical Center Drive entrance (click here for campus map) and proceed to Parking Lot 9.
- Buy parking pass - $5.00 day passes are available in kiosks.
- Go to BGS building. Enter Room BGS 232 to check-in for testing appointment. Please check-in to BGS 244 starting in 2026.
You are eligible to take the HiSET® In-person at Saddleback College if you are:
- At least 18 years old, or are within 60 days of your 18th birthday.
- 17 years old, and have been absent at least 60 consecutive school days, and provide a letter of request from either the military, a post-secondary educational institution or a prospective employer (subject to approval).
- Click here to view all HSE eligibility requirements from the California Department of Education.
For any questions, please call Javier Corrales at (949) 336-2457 or email at [email protected]