High School Equivalency
Program Overview
Carteret CC’s High School Equivalency (HSE) program is tuition-free and lets you learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. Classes are offered in English and Spanish on-campus, online, and at off-campus sites allowing students to prepare for the GED or HiSET tests with the assistance from a certified instructor.
The test taken is indicated on transcripts but not on diplomas. HSE candidates must register and pay for tests online, then complete the tests at the approved testing center at Carteret Community College. Candidates who successfully complete the HSE tests in North Carolina will receive a diploma from the State Board of the Community College system.
Requesting Transcripts
Students may request their High School Equivalency transcripts by submitting the request below.
Program Requirements
- Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in any class.
- Students must attend orientation.
Attendance Expectations
All new students must attend a mandatory HSE orientation session to enroll. These orientation sessions are offered several times throughout the semester.
Once the student completes the HSE orientation, they will be referred to one or multiple HSE classes to prepare to complete the four content areas of the High School Equivalency program (Reading through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math).
All students are expected to attend class for a MINIMUM of 10 hours per week. If a student has not attended any HSE classes for 90 days, they will be required to complete the HSE orientation session again.
Program Overview
Carteret CC’s High School Equivalency (HSE) program is tuition-free and lets you learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. Classes are offered in English and Spanish on-campus, online, and at off-campus sites allowing students to prepare for the GED or HiSET tests with the assistance from a certified instructor.
The test taken is indicated on transcripts but not on diplomas. HSE candidates must register and pay for tests online, then complete the tests at the approved testing center at Carteret Community College. Candidates who successfully complete the HSE tests in North Carolina will receive a diploma from the State Board of the Community College system.
Requesting Transcripts
Students may request their High School Equivalency transcripts by submitting the request below.
Program Requirements
- Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in any class.
- Students must attend orientation.
Attendance Expectations
All new students must attend a mandatory HSE orientation session to enroll. These orientation sessions are offered several times throughout the semester.
Once the student completes the HSE orientation, they will be referred to one or multiple HSE classes to prepare to complete the four content areas of the High School Equivalency program (Reading through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math).
All students are expected to attend class for a MINIMUM of 10 hours per week. If a student has not attended any HSE classes for 90 days, they will be required to complete the HSE orientation session again.
Steps to Register
Step 1: Register for Orientation
Select an available session to attend the mandatory HSE Orientation with the link provided below.
Step 2: Provide Documentation
Documents that must be brought to the mandatory orientation:
- Social Security or Tax ID card (signed) (copies not accepted). If you do not have access to one of these items, you may still be eligible to participate. Call us at (252) 222-6083 for information.
- Picture ID with date of birth and signature
Step 3: Minors (ages 16 & 17)
Minor students aged 16 or 17 attending orientation must:
- Provide Picture ID with date of birth and signature
- Provide Social Security card
- Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
- Provide proof of high school withdrawal OR an official school withdrawal form
- Minors who:
- Separated from high school less than six (6) month ago - Provide an approved “Application to Attend Carteret CC Basic Skills Program” packet from their local high school OR
- Separated from high school more than six (6) months ago - Provide a Minor Release Form
Interested students should email [email protected] for more information.
Register for Orientation
Select an available session to attend the mandatory HSE Orientation with the link provided below.
Provide Documentation
Documents that must be brought to the mandatory orientation:
- Social Security or Tax ID card (signed) (copies not accepted). If you do not have access to one of these items, you may still be eligible to participate. Call us at (252) 222-6083 for information.
- Picture ID with date of birth and signature
Minors (ages 16 & 17)
Minor students aged 16 or 17 attending orientation must:
- Provide Picture ID with date of birth and signature
- Provide Social Security card
- Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
- Provide proof of high school withdrawal OR an official school withdrawal form
- Minors who:
- Separated from high school less than six (6) month ago - Provide an approved “Application to Attend Carteret CC Basic Skills Program” packet from their local high school OR
- Separated from high school more than six (6) months ago - Provide a Minor Release Form
Interested students should email [email protected] for more information.
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