Simi Institute for Careers & Education
HiSET Test
HiSET Test Information
Simi Institute for Careers & Education is an official testing facility for HiSET Testing. Upon passing the exam, test candidates will be issued a high school equivalency credential from the State of California.
Test Registration
Registration is processed through PSI. Click on the link below to search for the exam of your choice and register:
Test Requirements
- 18 years of age or older; OR
- Not currently enrolled in high school; OR
- 17 years of age and confined to a state or county hospital or institution; OR
- 17 years of age and enrolled in a dropout recovery program.
Proof of California residency must be verified, both at the time of registration and before admittance to the testing room.
The California Department of Education has provided the following list of documents that may be used to prove California residency:
- Current rental or lease agreement
- Current deed or title to residential real estate property
- Current mortgage statement
- Current home utility bill
- Current cable or phone bill
- Current employment documents
- Current insurance documents
- Current Internal Revenue Service or California Franchise Tax Board tax return
- Current property tax bill or statement
- Court documents that list the applicant as a California resident
- Current California certificate of vehicle or vessel title or registration
- Completion of the California High School Equivalency Declaration of California Residence
Test Fees
Subtest Fee: $17*
*First subtest includes a one-time State of California Admin Fee of $20. Fee includes one printed transcript and one printed certificate.
Total expected fees to complete the HiSET (assuming no retake attempts and completion in a single calendar year): $105
Testing Site Information
Room 209
Summer 2025 Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 9:15am - 12:45pm
Fall 2025 (Beginning August 12)
- Monday - Thursday: 2:00pm - 5:30 pm