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GED, General Education Diploma & High School Equivalency (HSE) — What's the Difference?
A GED certificate — formally the General Educational Development (GED) diploma, sometimes called a General Education Diploma — is the most widely recognised High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma in the United States. Adults who pass the GED test earn a credential accepted by employers, colleges, and the military.
Depending on your state, the credential may have a different official name: some states issue a GED certificate, others issue a HiSET diploma (Texas, Pennsylvania, Iowa) or a TASC High School Equivalency Diploma (New York). All serve the same purpose — proof of high school-level knowledge — and all are collectively known as High School Equivalency (HSE) credentials or General Education Diplomas.
Browse by state to find a free editable template that matches your state's credential: General Education Diploma Texas, Florida High School Equivalency Diploma, Ohio General Education Diploma, Illinois GED Certificate, Arizona High School Diploma — customize free online and download print-ready.
GED Certificate — All US States
General Education Diploma Texas (HiSET)
General Education Diploma Florida (GED/HiSET)
General Education Diploma Ohio (GED)
General Education Diploma Illinois (GED)
General Education Diploma Arizona (GED)
High School Equivalency Diploma Pennsylvania (HiSET)
High School Equivalency Diploma Missouri (GED)
High School Diploma Louisiana (GED)
High School Diploma New Jersey (GED)
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GED Certificate & HSE Diploma Templates by US State
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Alabama GED Certificate
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Georgia GED Certificate
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Maine GED Certificate
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International Equivalency Certificates
GED equivalents by country — browse state or province templates, edit free, download print-ready files.
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Canada — GED / CAEC
The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) replaced the GED in most provinces. Province-specific templates available for Ontario, BC, Alberta, Quebec, and more.
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Australia — HSC / SACE / VCE
Australia uses the HSC, SACE, VCE, and similar state qualifications as high-school equivalents. State-specific templates coming soon.
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UK — GCSE / A-Level Equivalency
UK learners completing GCSE, functional skills, or adult education programmes use these as high school equivalents. UK-specific templates coming soon.
Browse All TemplatesGetting Your GED Online — How It Works
The GED Testing Service now offers at-home online GED testing through its OnVUE proctored platform — sit all four GED subject tests remotely without visiting a testing centre. HiSET also offers online at-home testing for states such as Texas, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Visit ged.com or hiset.ets.org to check current online availability in your state.
Once you pass the online GED test, your state's Department of Education issues an official High School Equivalency Diploma — also called a GED diploma, General Education Diploma, or HSE credential — accepted by US employers, colleges, universities, and the military.
While you wait for the official diploma, or to celebrate your achievement, create a free personalised GED diploma template online — choose your state below, edit your name and date in the browser, and download a 300 DPI print-ready PDF in minutes:
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Frequently Asked Questions
A GED (General Educational Development) certificate is an official credential awarded to adults who pass the GED test, demonstrating academic skills equivalent to a high school diploma. It is accepted by employers, colleges, and universities across the United States as proof of high school-level knowledge in subjects such as Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies.
A High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma is a broad term for any credential that certifies a person has met the academic standards of a high school graduate without attending a traditional high school. The GED is the most widely recognised HSE credential in the US, but some states use alternatives such as HiSET or TASC. All are accepted by most employers and post-secondary institutions.
Each US state administers its own High School Equivalency programme through its Department of Education, so the official certificate design, seal, and wording vary by state. Our state-specific templates are designed to reflect each state's official style — including the correct test name (GED or HiSET), state seal placement, and standard layout — while still being fully customisable for commemorative or keepsake purposes.
Yes — every template on this page is fully editable online using our free certificate editor. You can change the recipient's name, graduation date, subject results, school name, authorising signature, and more. No design software, account, or technical skills are needed. Simply click "Edit Free" on any template to get started.
Our online editor loads directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins required. Once you open a template, you'll see all editable fields highlighted. Click any field to type in your details, upload a logo or signature image if needed, and preview the result in real time. The editor works on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Editing is completely free; you only pay when you're ready to download your finished certificate.
Once you're happy with your design, click the Download button in the editor. You'll be able to choose between a Web Version (72 DPI PNG, watermark-free) for digital sharing, or a Print Pack (300 DPI PDF, PNG & JPG) for high-quality printing. Payment is made securely at checkout before the file is generated. Your files are available immediately after purchase — no waiting.
A GED certificate typically features a formal, diploma-style layout with a decorative border, the graduate's full name displayed prominently in the centre, the date of award, the issuing authority's name and signature, and — depending on the state — the official state seal or emblem. Each US state has its own official design: for example, the Illinois GED certificate is issued by the Illinois Community College Board, while the Texas certificate reflects the HiSET programme. Our state-specific templates are designed to reflect each state's official style so you can see exactly what your certificate would look like — and personalise it — before downloading.
A General Education Diploma is another name for the GED (General Educational Development) credential — the most widely recognised High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma in the United States. When people search for a "General Education Diploma" or "General Education Diploma USA", they are typically referring to the same credential as the GED. Adults who pass the four-subject GED test earn a General Education Diploma that is accepted by employers, colleges, and the military as proof of high school-level achievement.
Yes — "GED", "General Education Diploma", and "General Educational Development diploma" all refer to the same credential. GED is an acronym that stands for General Educational Development (sometimes informally written as General Education Diploma). The full legal name of the credential varies slightly by state — some states issue a "High School Equivalency Certificate", others a "High School Equivalency Diploma" — but all are commonly called GEDs or General Education Diplomas and carry the same value with employers and universities.
A GED or General Education Diploma is not the same document as a traditional high school diploma, but it carries equivalent value. Employers, colleges, and the US military accept a GED / High School Equivalency Diploma as proof of high school-level knowledge. The GED tests the same core subjects — Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies — and earners are eligible for the same federal student aid and most job applications as traditional high school graduates.
GED, HiSET, and TASC are the three main High School Equivalency (HSE) tests accepted in the United States, and each state uses one or more of them. GED (General Educational Development) is the most widely offered — available in most states. HiSET is used in Texas, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Tennessee, Louisiana, and several others. TASC was used in New York but has largely been replaced by HiSET there. All three lead to a High School Equivalency Diploma (also called a General Education Diploma) and are recognised equally by employers, colleges, and the military. Our templates cover all three programmes — select your state to find the right design.
A General Education Diploma (GED) looks similar to a traditional high school diploma — a formal, letter-sized certificate with a decorative border, the graduate's full name, the date of award, and the issuing authority's name, seal, and signature. The exact design varies by state: a General Education Diploma Texas (HiSET) looks different from an Ohio GED or a New York High School Equivalency Diploma. Browse our state pages to see free editable examples of exactly what each state's General Education Diploma or High School Equivalency certificate looks like.
Yes — every template on Clever Certificates is free to edit online. Choose your state's GED, General Education Diploma, HiSET, or High School Equivalency certificate design, click "Edit Free", and customize the name, date, and details directly in your browser — no account or software needed. You only pay when you're ready to download the high-resolution 300 DPI print file. All state-specific General Education Diploma templates, including Texas, Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, and all other US states, are free to edit.
Yes — we have both portrait (tall, letter-sized) and landscape (wide, horizontal) versions for every state's GED, General Education Diploma, HiSET, and High School Equivalency certificate design. Portrait orientation is the classic diploma format and is most common for framing; landscape suits display boards and digital sharing. Browse any state's page to see both orientations available — all free to customize online.
If you have lost your GED certificate or General Education Diploma, you have two options. For an official replacement, contact your state's Department of Education or the GED Testing Service — they can issue a verified transcript or duplicate credential. In the meantime, many graduates use Clever Certificates to create a personalised commemorative keepsake reprint: choose your state's GED or HSE template, enter your name and test date, and download a high-resolution 300 DPI print-ready PDF in minutes — no account needed to start editing.
An official reprint of a lost or damaged HiSET or High School Equivalency (HSE) certificate must be requested from the issuing state authority or the HiSET programme. However, you can create a personalised commemorative keepsake version using our state-specific HiSET and HSE certificate templates. Customise the design online with your name, date, and state, then download a 300 DPI print-ready file for framing or digital sharing — free to edit, with a one-time download fee.
The fastest way to create a commemorative keepsake copy of a lost GED, HiSET, or HSE diploma is to use our free online certificate editor. Select your state's template, type in the recipient's name and graduation date, preview the design in real time, and download a high-resolution PDF within minutes. No login, no design software, and no waiting — editing is always free, and you only pay when you're ready to download. For an official duplicate, you'll need to request it through your state's Department of Education.
Yes — the GED Testing Service offers at-home online testing through its OnVUE platform, letting you sit the GED test remotely with live proctoring. HiSET also offers an online at-home option in participating states. Visit ged.com or hiset.ets.org to check current at-home availability in your state. Once you pass, you can also create a free personalised keepsake GED diploma template online — no account needed — using our state-specific certificate templates.
A GED diploma (officially the General Educational Development credential) is the qualification awarded to adults who pass the four-subject GED test, demonstrating academic skills equivalent to a high school graduate. Depending on the state, the credential may be called a GED diploma, GED certificate, or High School Equivalency Diploma — all refer to the same credential and carry the same value with employers, colleges, and the military. Some states use HiSET or TASC as their equivalency test, but the resulting diploma is recognised identically. Browse our state pages to see what your state's GED diploma looks like.
GED stands for General Educational Development — though many people informally use it to mean General Education Diploma. Both terms refer to the same adult high school equivalency credential administered by GED Testing Service. Adults who pass the four-subject GED test (Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies) earn a GED diploma recognised by US employers, colleges, and the military as equivalent to a high school diploma.
Yes — our free GED diploma editor supports custom text in any language, including Spanish. Select your state's GED, HiSET, or High School Equivalency certificate template, type the recipient's name and details in Spanish (or any other language), and download a print-ready 300 DPI PDF in minutes — no account needed. ¿Buscas una plantilla de diploma GED en español? Edítala gratis en nuestro editor en línea — solo pagas cuando descargues el archivo.
Most adult education and GED programs hold two graduation cycles each year: a spring ceremony (May–June) and a fall ceremony (October–November). If you passed the GED, HiSET, or TASC test over the summer, many programs include you in their fall graduation cohort. Contact your adult education centre to confirm your ceremony date — and use our free GED certificate templates to create a personalised keepsake diploma to frame or share before the official ceremony.
Official GED certificates are issued by your state's Department of Education, typically within 2–4 weeks of your passing score being recorded. If you passed in July or August, your official certificate may arrive in September or coincide with your program's fall graduation ceremony. In the meantime, many graduates create a personalised keepsake using our free GED diploma templates — edit online, download print-ready 300 DPI, and celebrate your achievement today.
Yes — our state-specific GED, HiSET, and High School Equivalency certificate templates are widely used by adult education centers for fall graduation ceremonies held in October and November. You can customize each certificate with the graduate's name and details in minutes. For programs issuing certificates to multiple graduates, our Bulk Certificate Maker and Issuer Plan let you generate personalized certificates for every attendee at once.
You can generate a professional GED or HSE certificate in under a minute. Our Lite Editor is designed for quick, easy customization, allowing you to update the student’s name, date, and achievement instantly with our "One Minute, One Certificate" workflow.
Yes! Our templates are fully editable. Whether you are creating a GED, HiSET, CAEC (Canada), or GCSE (UK) equivalent certificate, you can adjust names, dates, and other details to fit your specific program.
Our Lite Editor is 100% mobile-friendly for basic customization. However, for advanced layout changes or precise formatting via the Full Editor, a desktop or laptop is recommended. The Full Editor does not currently support mobile devices.
After customizing, you can download high-resolution PDF, PNG, or JPG files. These are optimized for high-quality printing, making them suitable for presentations, ceremonies, or keepsakes.
Absolutely. You can upload your institution’s logo and add a digital signature or leave a placeholder for hand-signing to give the certificate an official and professional appearance.
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