GED & HSED

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

Start An Application

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

Have a question and want to talk to an advisor? Email us.

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


CBO NAME Contact Name Email Phone Number Address

5.09 HSED

YWCA 

 

Janita Bonner 

 

JBonner@ywcasew.org 

 

(414) 226-5245

1915 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Literacy Services

 

Bianca Johnson- Ortiz

 

Bjohnsonortiz@literacyservices.org

 

(414) 267-3297

 

1737 N Palmer St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

 

 

 ELL

 

 

Literacy Services

 

Patricia Vnuk

 

pvnuk@literacyservices.org

 

(414) 226-5409

 

1737 N Palmer St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

UMOS

 

Maria Madrigal

 

maria.madrigal@umos.org

 

(414) 389-6326

 

2701 S Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

International
Learning Program

 

Liliane McFarlane

 

lmcfarlane@nh-milw.org

 

(414) 732-6591

 

639 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Hanan House (also has MATC basic computer skills course)

 

Maryam Darani

 

mdurani@hananrrg.org

 

(414) 534-4313

 

3927 S Howell Ave Suite 103, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Hope House

 

Wendy Wekler

 

wendyw@hopehousemke.org

 

(414) 645-2122

 

209 W Orchard St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Mexican Fiesta

 

Laura Vazquez lauravazquez@mexicanfiesta.org (414) 383-7066 ext 405 2997 S 20th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

 

GED Prep /GED

Literacy Services

Bianca Johnson-Ortiz

Bianca@literacyservices.org

(414) 267.3297

1737 N Palmer St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Salvation Army

 

Jason Grandstaff

 

Jason.Grandstaff@usc.salvationarmy.org

 

(414) 276-4316

 

1730 N 7th St, Milwaukee, WI 53205

Word of Hope

 

Deniece Fields

 

msdeniecefields@yahoo.com

 

(314) 922-9577

 

2677 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Dominican Center

 

Liz Perdomo

 

liz@dominican-center.org

 

2470 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Other

IES Institute

(machine operation certification)

Jamie De Jesus

 

jdejesus1iesi@gmail.com

 

(414) 629-6687

 

4201 N. 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Tabernacle

(computer classes)

Gloria Pitchford- Nichols

 

gnicholas@tcbchurch.com

 

(414) 795-8199

 

2500 W Medford Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Mexican Fiesta

Laura Vazquez

lauravazquez@mexicanfiesta.org

(414) 383-7066 ext 405

2997 S 20th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

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 thielenh@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

2022-2023 PROGRAM CARDS

Coming Soon

 

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!

Community Partner Address City, State and ZIP Code Phone Number