ABE & High School Equivalency
Our goal in the Adult Education department is to increase the educational attainment level of working-age Mississippians without a high school diploma, while also increasing their employability skills by assisting them in transitioning into college-level programs. The key areas are Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) testing.
A variety of free ABE courses, HSE testing dates, and locations are available. At Hinds CC, we hope you find the flexibility and support you need to continue your education, start a new job or build a better life!
FastTrack courses are offered as a quick method of GED test preparation. FastTrack is available to qualified students and is free of charge. Students interested in taking the GED are given the TABE (Tests of Adult Basic Education). The TABE measures basic skills that are important to passing the GED test. If the student scores at TABE level D or A, GED preparation is geared towards specific academic weaknesses only. This allows you to prepare for the GED in a shorter amount of time and complete your GED sooner!
Testing Schedule
Jackson ATC
3925 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
P: 601-857-3823
- GED®
2nd Fridays
8:30 AM—1:30 PM - HiSET®
Fridays (except 2nd Fridays)
8:30 AM—1:30 PM
Jackson New Horizon
1770 Ellis Ave.
Jackson, MS 39204
P: 601-857-3823
- GED®
1st Mondays
8:30 AM—11:30 AM
12:00 PM—3:00 PM - HiSET®
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except 1st Mondays)
Mondays and Tuesdays
8:30 AM—11:30 AM
12:00 PM—3:00 PM
Wednesdays
8:30 AM—11:30 AM
Raymond
601 Hinds Blvd.
Raymond, MS 39154
P: 601-857-3823
- GED®
1st Tuesdays
8:30 AM—11:30 AM
12:30 PM— 4:00 PM - HiSET®
Tuesdays (except 1st Tuesdays)
8:30 AM—11:30 AM
12:30 PM— 4:00 PM
Vicksburg
689 Hwy 27 South
Vicksburg, MS 39180
P:601-857-3823
- GED®
1st Wednesdays
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM - HiSET®
3rd and last Wednesdays
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
GED Testing Service: 1-877-392-6433
ETS HiSET: 1-855-694-4738
TASC: 1-888-282-0589
Testing Exceptions
16 and 17 year olds must:
- Not be currently enrolled in K-12 school.
- Provide documentation (withdrawal form) signed by the superintendent/designee certifying the applicant has been released from compulsory school attendance by the school board.
- Have consent from parent or legal guardian.
A current valid picture identification (driver’s license or government ID) is required at the time of testing.
Resources
Contact
Jackson ATC
Alisa Hughes
Alisa.Hughes@hindscc.edu
P: 601-987-8150
F: 601-987-8165
Rankin
Amanda Reed
Amanda.Reed@hindscc.edu
P: 601-936-1834
Raymond
Chandra Frazier
Chandra.Frazier@hindscc.edu
P: 601-857-3868 / 3914
F: 601-857-3919