GED/HiSET Preparation

Study for the GED/HiSET Exams With NOCE!  

The NOCE GED/HiSET Program helps adults prepare for their high school equivalency (GED or HiSET) exams by providing academic support and convenient classes online.

NOCE provides support to students as they prepare to take the GED/HiSET exams. NOCE offers tutoring and classes at no cost to you! Take the next step with us!  

Tuition-Free Classes
Instructor-Led Lessons
Free Tutoring
Online Classes

Program Information Sessions

Note: All information sessions will be held virtually via Zoom video conferencing. You will receive an e-mail with meeting instructions before your workshop(s).

Event Name	Event Dates	Event Time	Event Location	Event Information
High School Diploma and GED/HiSET Prep Program Overview	Thursday, October 14, 2021	10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Virtual	Sign Up Now
High School Diploma and GED/HiSET Prep Program Overview	Thursday, October 14, 2021	6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Virtual	Sign Up Now
High School Diploma and GED/HiSET Prep Program Overview	Thursday, November 18, 2021	10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Virtual	Sign Up Now
High School Diploma and GED/HiSET Prep Program Overview	Thursday, November 18, 2021	6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Virtual	Sign Up Now
High School Diploma and GED/HiSET Prep Program Overview	Thursday, December 9, 2021	10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Virtual	Sign Up Now
High School Diploma and GED/HiSET Prep Program Overview	Thursday, December 9, 2021	6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Virtual	Sign Up Now

High School Diploma vs. GED/HiSET 

The choice between earning a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED/HiSET) depends on your personal needs. However, here are some important factors to consider in making your decision:  

Factors:	High School Diploma	GED
Time to Complete	The amount of time varies depending on the number of credits you need to complete your diploma, how many hours you can attend in-person per week, your skill levels in reading and math, and your ability to learn new material and stay focused throughout your program.	The amount of time it takes to prepare for and pass the GED/HiSET exam varies for each student.
Format	Work at your own pace! Use textbooks to study high school subjects, pass subject tests, and earn credits toward a diploma. To obtain a high school diploma, students must finish a series of courses. This program requires you to regularly attend a high school lab to work on these courses.	A high school equivalency (GED/HiSET) certificate is earned from the State of California by passing the series of GED or the HiSET exams. The free, GED/HiSET Preparation courses help you prepare for the exams. NOCE offers tutoring and academic support. For more information, visit: GED.com
Cost	The High School Diploma Program is free; textbooks and learning materials are provided for use in the High School labs at each NOCE Center.	The cost for the HiSET exam or GED varies. Please visit, GED.com for the latest costs for receiving your GED certificate.
Location	The NOCE High School Diploma Program is available at all three NOCE Centers in Anaheim, Cypress, and Fullerton.	The GED/HiSET Prep Program is offered online. The NOCE Anaheim Campus provides GED/HiSET Preparation in an open-entry lab modality where students work at their own pace online.
Accommodations	You may qualify to receive special accommodations from our Disability Support Services Program if you have a verified disability.