0 abbreviation for High School Equivalency Diploma: an official document in the US that is given to someone who did not complete high school (= school for students aged 15 to 18) but who has passed an exam of a similar standard as well as completing some other work:
Employers and colleges may prefer the HSED over the GED because the HSED's requirements are more extensive.
To earn an HSED, you will need to fulfill requirements in the subjects of health, civic literacy, and employability skills in addition to taking a core subject exam like the GED test.
Receiving your High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) will transform your life.
You cannot take the GED or HSED tests online; you must go to a certified testing center.