ABE & High School Equivalency
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!
Hinds Community College is proud to offer the following scholarships to eligible high school equivalency diploma recipients:
Testing Schedule
Jackson ATC
- GED®
2nd Fridays
8:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. - HiSET
4th Fridays
8:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Raymond
- GED®
Tuesdays and Thursdays
(except the 2nd and 3rd Tues. and Thurs.)
8:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. - HiSET
2nd and 3rd Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m. - TASCTM
1st Thursdays
8:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vicksburg
- GED®
1st Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - HiSET
3rd and last Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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
Utica
Jerrica Stimage
Jerrica.Stimage@hindscc.edu
P: 601-885-7090
F: 601-885-7183
Vicksburg
Lauren Powers
Lauren.Powers@hindscc.edu
P: 601-629-6873