MACC/Job Point Hi Set Program
Content updated Oct. 14, 2024
By taking the HiSET®, you can earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential allowing you to advance your career, join the military, begin a training program or continue your education.
There are two testing centers here in Columbia.
MACC - offers both testing and preparation classes. The contact for HISET advocacy is Kaitlyn. The approximate cost for taking all 5 sections of the test is $120.00 total. If a retest is necessary, the cost is $7/section. Three attempts are allowed per year. To register for free preparation classes go to https://www.macc.edu/ael/. To register for HiSET testing go to Hiset.org (create account) Choose Moberly Area Community College as testing Center.
Douglass High School at 310 N Providence Rd, Phone 573- 214-3680 also offers testing. They can make special arrangements/accommodations for the clients who need assistance in taking the tests.
HiSET
If you didn’t finish high school, you know that even with talent and drive, not having a diploma can limit your opportunities.
By taking the HiSET®, you can earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential allowing you to advance your career, join the military, begin a training program or continue your education.
Affordability, accessibility and flexibility have made HiSET the nation’s fastest-growing high school equivalency test.
The Excel Center- High School Diploma Program
Content updated April 23, 2024
The Excel Center is a free adult high school for those 21 and older who want to earn their high school diploma. Open year round, the Excel Center offers day and evening courses to help balance work and class schedules. Apply online.
101 N 4th St.
Columbia, MO 65201
Mike Reynolds Director: mreynolds@mogoodwillexcel.org
Moberly Area Community College (MACC)
July 26, 2023
601 Business Loop 70 W, Ste 216
Columbia, MO 65203
573-234-1067
Moberly Campus
101 College Avenue
Moberly, MO 65270
660-263-4100
Daniel Boone Regional Library
Content updated May 24, 2024
Columbia Public Library, Part of the Daniel Boone Regional Library system
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
The library is free and open to everyone. Those interested in checking out materials and using the free online resources may apply for a free library card. Apply online or at the library.
In addition to being able to check out books, you can borrow music CDs, DVDs, magazines, early learning kits for children, fiber arts kits, Memory Care kits, Parent Packs for new and expectant parents, STEAM kits, telescopes and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. You can reserve most items by placing a hold online or at any library, and then pick them up inside the library or via curbside pickup.
There are many opportunities taking place at the library that don’t require a library card including programs for all ages, a quiet reading room and a special interactive play area for children. You may take advantage of the free Wi-Fi in the building or use one of the public computers. To use the computers, you either need a library card or a guest pass. You may also scan, make copies and print documents for a small fee.
100 W Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-3161