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High School Equivalency (HSE)

It's Not Too Late—Prepare for the GED at CNM

If you didn't finish high school, you still have options. CNM's High School Equivalency (HSE) program can help you prepare for the GED or HiSET for just $10 per term while building the skills and confidence you need to reach your goals. Whether you want to continue your education, qualify for a new career, or achieve a personal milestone, it all starts here.

Finish What You Started

Where Can Your GED Take You?

Earning your GED or HiSET can open the door to new educational and career opportunities. Many students use the HSE program as a pathway to:

  • Career training programs
  • College certificates
  • Associate degrees
  • Better job opportunities
  • Personal and professional goals

Completing your high school equivalency is more than earning a credential. It's an investment in your future.

You don't have to go back to high school to move forward. CNM's HSE program helps you prepare for the GED or HiSET while strengthening the skills you'll use in college, training programs, and the workplace. You'll study the subjects covered on the exam, including:

  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies

Before you enroll, you'll complete a placement assessment so you can start in classes that match your current skill level. Based on your results, you may be encouraged to take classes in multiple subject areas to build a strong foundation for success.

You can choose from online or in-person classes offered at multiple CNM campuses. Online classes allow you to learn on your own schedule while meeting course requirements and learning goals. 

Spanish instruction is available for High School Equivalency language arts and math courses, helping more students prepare for success.

As you refresh your skills and make progress toward your GED or HiSET, you'll gain confidence and take meaningful steps toward a stronger future.

Start Your HSE Application 

An Affordable Path Forward

You don't have to make a big financial investment to take a big step toward your goals. For just $10 per term, you can prepare for the GED or HiSET, strengthen your academic skills, and create new opportunities for yourself and your family. Fee waivers may be available if you're experiencing financial hardship.

Extra Support with Learning Labs

HSE students can drop in for a free learning lab to receive support from experienced instructors in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Learn at your own speed in a welcoming environment designed to help you succeed.

  • May 18 to August 7, Monday - Friday 
  • 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • CNM South Valley Campus, SV2 Building, Room 102

Meet Raven

When Raven Vallo enrolled in CNM's High School Equivalency program, she wanted a chance to create new opportunities for herself and her family. Through HSE classes, she strengthened her skills, built confidence, and earned her GED.

After completing the program, Raven continued her educational journey at CNM and pursued a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She credits the support she received through the HSE program with helping her see a clear path forward and believe in her future.

Her story is a reminder that it's never too late to achieve your goals and take the next step toward the future you want.

Read Raven's story and see what's possible.