The GED is not offered in Maine. GED.com says the GED program is not available there at this time, and the state uses the HiSET for its high school equivalency credential. Contact the Maine adult education office for test dates, fees and local classes.
Key facts
GED test: Not offered
Test used: HiSET
Credential: Ask the state
Can you take the GED in Maine?
No. GED.com says: "If you live in Iowa or Maine, the GED program is not offered in your state at this time."
Maine uses the HiSET for its high school equivalency credential.
What the state agency describes: Ask a local adult education program about HiSET preparation and testing, or about earning an Adult High School Diploma.
What is the high school equivalency credential called in Maine?
Ask the Maine agency for the official name of the credential.
Can GEDPilot still help?
GEDPilot is built for the GED test. Its lessons teach reading, writing, math, science and social studies skills, but the HiSET has its own format and rules.
Ask a Maine adult education program which materials it recommends before you choose a course.
What if you live near a state line or plan to move?
Some states let people from other states take the GED there, and some do not. The rules and the credential come from the state where you test. Check that state page and its agency first.
Where can you check the official Maine rules?
Contact the Maine agency for the state's high school equivalency options.
"HiSET™ replaces the GED in Maine." (http://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/adulted/hsequivalency)
"Through a program of pre-testing, preparation, and testing, HiSET™ allows test-takers to demonstrate proficiency" (http://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/adulted/hsequivalency)
"Maine NO N/A N/A N/A" (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
"Adult High School Diploma programs are secondary educational programs leading to an adult high school diploma awarded by the local school district." (http://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/adulted/hsequivalency)
Questions and answers
Can I take the GED in Maine? No. GED.com says the GED program is not offered in Maine at this time.
What high school equivalency test does Maine use? Maine uses the HiSET. Contact the state agency or a local adult education program for test dates and fees.
What is the credential called in Maine? Ask the state agency for the official name of the credential.
Where do I find the official Maine rules? Start with the Maine Department of Education (Adult Education). Its website lists the current steps.
Data notes
Rules and fees change. Always confirm on GED.com and with your state agency before you book. We checked this data on October 26, 2026.
How we collected it: Each state's GED Testing Service policy page and GED.com's online-testing table, cross-checked against the state education or adult-education agency. Every value is backed by a quote saved from an official page. Where sources disagree, the conflict is listed in plain words with the value we show. Official test fees only; confirm on GED.com before you book.
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