GED - Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE)
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Browse through the Frequently Asked Questions or click Submit a Request to submit your question to TEA.
Certificate Search (GED, HiSET, TASC)
- ★ How do I get a copy of my diploma?
- ★ Who do I contact if the Texas Certificate/Transcript Search did not find my record?
- ★ How do I verify or purchase a certificate if I am a third party?
- ★ How do I get a duplicate copy of my certificate of high school equivalency?
- How can my college or employer verify my certificate and scores?
- How can I have a sealed copy of my certificate and scores mailed to a college?
FAQs - Certificate Search (GED, HiSET, TASC)
16 & 17-year-old
- ★ How do I submit 16 or 17-year-old eligibility documentation?
- ★ Can a 16 or 17-year-old take the high school equivalency exams in Texas?
- ★ Can we submit the old forms through the new helpdesk ticketing system?
- I’m 16 or 17. Have I been approved to test?
- I’m 16 or 17. Can I submit my own forms?
- How do I find my GED Candidate ID?
FAQs - 16 & 17-year-old
Personal Information Changes/Corrections
- ★ I'm a teacher. How do I update my personal information on my Educator Certification Records?
- ★ Can I change my name on my GED / equivalency certificate because of marriage or divorce?
- ★ I currently have a File ID. Can I have my social security number added to my GED/equivalency record?
- ★ I tested after 1/1/2014. How do I correct my name, date of birth or social security number on my GED?
- I tested before 1/1/2014. How do I correct my name, date of birth or social security number?
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FAQs - Personal Information Changes/Corrections
High School Equivalency Program (HSEP)/Options Program
- What is the High School Equivalency Program (HSEP)?
- What are the Student Eligibility Requirements to Enroll in a HSEP?
- What schools offer the High School Equivalency Program (HSEP)?
- Are there alternative options to the High School Equivalency Program (HSEP)?
- What are the guidelines for a high school with a High School Equivalency Program (HSEP)?
- What is the process for a public or TEA approved charter school to have a High School Equivalency Program (HSEP)?
FAQs - High School Equivalency Program (HSEP)/Options Program
GED/High School Equivalency – General Questions
- ★ How do I contact Educator Certification?
- ★ How do I get a copy of my high school diploma / transcript?
- How do I clear an Alert?
- How to submit 16 & 17-year-old documents
- How do I request Accommodations for a documented disability?
- How do I contact the state GED administrator?
FAQs - GED/High School Equivalency – General Questions
- Certificate Search (for self)
- Certificate Search (third party)
- Certificate Print Error
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number