GED & HSED

General EducationAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) Testing and HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) 

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(NOTE: To help verify future student identities, MATC charges a $2 processing fee on all applications. Learn more about this fee here.)

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NOTE: Begining in 2014, new Exams tests were created and this version cancels all previous incomplete GED Exams scores. The change also affects the Spanish version of the GED Exams.

The GED 2014 Exams consists of four parts: through Language Arts (RLA), Mathematical Reasoning, Science, Social Studies, and a Civics Test.
 

Get Prepared for the GED/HSED

If you need preparation before taking the General Educational Development (GED) Exams, MATC offers classes to help you learn what you need to know.

Step 1: Complete the Online MATC Admissions application form.

Step 2: Make an appointment to take the Reading and Math TABE test at any of the following assessment centers. This academic screening is required for course placement.

Downtown Campus - By Appointment Only
Room C214
assessment@matc.edu
414-297-6233

Mequon Campus - By Appointment Only
Room A110
mequontestingcenter@matc.edu
262-238-2326

Oak Creek Campus - By Appointment Only
Room A106
oakcreektestingcenter@matc.edu
414-571-4711 or 414-571-4631

West Allis Campus- By Appointment Only
Room 138
westtestingcenter@matc.edu
414-456-5492

Step 3: Email CommunityEd@matc.edu to make an appointment with an advisor to help you register for classes. There are also specific GED Preparation classes offered at MATC campuses during the day, evening and online. MATC also has classes at Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).

GED Orientation

After the TABE test, if you want to begin taking the GED/HSED exams, you must first complete MATC's GED/HSED Orientation and Career Planning course, CAREER-750. This workshop is a one-time session required by the State of Wisconsin. There is a cost for this workshop. It will explain what you need to know about taking the exams, completing diploma requirements, and career planning. You will receive a DPI form when you complete this workshop. Next you can contact any MATC testing center to complete a GED registration. You will need to bring your DPI form. 

Basic Skills

Basic Skills courses and classes at MATC's Adult High School can help you catch up on English, mathematics, science and social studies, no matter what your skill level. Basic Skills instruction is geared to those who do not have a high school diploma. Instruction levels range from grades 0-12.

Basic Skills subjects include reading, mathematics, science and writing.

GED en Español
Spanish-language courses are also offered at Walker's Square.

Courses are offered at all four MATC campuses and 35 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) throughout metro Milwaukee.

Getting Started

For information about starting GED / HSED classes, contact communityed@matc.edu

Walker's Square (GED and HSED in Spanish language): 414-302-2683

COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR BASIC SKILLS

The following Community-Based Organizations offer services to help you transition to college-level work, in partnership with MATC:

Community-Based Organization Network

A network of more than 35 community-based programs provides basic skills instruction from the 0-12 grade level. MATC faculty provide English language instruction, native language literacy for Hmong/Lao and Spanish speakers, bilingual content instruction, GED assistance, and family literacy. These programs are located in many of the city's neighborhoods. For more information, call at 414-297-6267.

LIST OF AGENCIES

Earning an HSED

To earn a High School Equivalency Diploma, complete all of the steps above for the GED certificate, plus:

1. Complete a health requirement by either passing a test, completing half of a credit in health while in high school, or completing an MATC Adult High School health course.
2. Complete MATC's Employability Skills course.

One of the HSED options is the HSED 5.09 program. For more information about the HSED 5.09 program email HSED@matc.edu. For information about the HSED 5.09 in Spanish email barillbl@matc.edu.

There are four other methods of earning a High School Equivalency Diploma. Please call 414-297-7471 for information about these options.

For more information, visit the State of Wisconsin GED/HSED website:  dpi.wi.gov/GED

Take the GED/HSED EXAMS
Call to schedule an appointment to take the GED/HSED exams at an MATC campus. To test, you must have a DPI form that shows you have completed the Academic Screening and the CAREER-750 workshop.

If you started testing in another state or region of Wisconsin, you need an official transcript for MATC's Testing Center.

GED/HSED Transcript requests must be made through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
To request a GED/HSED transcript, visit: https://dpi.wi.gov/ged/transcripts

TESTING CENTER LOCATIONS

GED testing centers are located at the Downtown Milwaukee, Mequon, Oak Creek and West Allis campuses.

At the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, GED testing is conducted in Room S215 in the Student Center.
For other campus locations call:
Mequon Campus, 262-238-2326
Oak Creek Campus, 414-571-4711
West Allis Campus, 414-456-5492

Need More Info?

Visit the National GED site at www.gedtest.org/ .

CBO LOCATIONS AND INFORMATION

MATC also offers the opportunity to earn your GED or HSED through partner organizations in the community. Contact any one of these organizations to get started!