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High School Diploma or GED / HiSET

HS / GED

A high school diploma or its MA equivalent (HiSET). Required for nearly every MA nursing program (LPN, RN).

Who needs it
Anyone applying to a MA practical nursing or RN program.
How to get it
Massachusetts uses the HiSET exam. Free prep through MA adult education. Most adults prepare in 2–6 months.
Cost
HiSET test fee ~$95. Prep is free at MA adult ed centers.