Diploma Documentation

Candidates that have completed their HSE Diploma and require official transcripts to be sent to a post-secondary entity, employer, or other third party can complete the Arizona High School Equivalency Official Transcript and Verbal Verification Request Form.

An HSE Transcript contains one or more of the following depending on the pathway completed:

• AZ Civics Test
• GED Assessments
• College Credits used in the College Credit Pathway
• HSE PLUS Career Readiness Portfolio

Once complete, mail the completed application and payment to:

Payment Information

Payment for official HSE Transcripts must be sent via mail:

• Transcripts are $15 per copy
• Money Order, Cashier's Check, or Business Check ONLY
• Payable to: AZ Department of Education
• No cash or personal checks will be accepted
• Credit cards are not accepted at this time.

Important Notes

• Requests are processed within 2 - 3 business days of receiving.
• Official transcript(s) will not be sent by fax. They will be sent either via USPS mail or electronically.
• Transcripts are only available for years 1945 to present.
• Only candidates that have completed their HSE Diploma will have access to their official transcripts.
• Third party can request transcripts ONLY with a release signed by the candidate.
• The most current version of the form must be used. Prior versions will not be accepted.

This is a specific code that is tied to a person's HSE record and allows the candidate/completer to access their transcript in a non-official capacity through an external portal called MyHSE Arizona Web Portal. The access code is primarily for the candidate's personal use. However, candidates may provide their HSE record access code to a third party (an employer or other entity) to show a completion date and unofficial transcript.

To get your access code to access your HSE records, complete the Arizona High School Equivalency Access Code Request Form.

Important Notes

• Access Codes will not be given to Third Parties. Third Parties must get the access code directly from the student or complete the process to Verify an HSE Diploma.
• A clear and readable photocopy of a current, valid government-issued picture I.D. must be included with the form.
• The form may be submitted via email, mail, or in person. Email is the preferred format for faster service.
• Due to a high volume of requests, please allow 2 - 3 business days.
• The most current version of the form must be used. Prior versions will not be accepted.

Third Parties that want to verify a candidate's HSE Diploma may do so in two ways: online or verbally over the phone.

To verify online:

Step 1: Create an account on myhse.azed.gov/Account/OrganizationRegister.

• Ensure that the top of the forms states "Employers, School Officials, and Others Registration Form".
• Fill in all required information. Note: The email address you provide will be your username for future log in attempts.

Step 2: Confirm your email.

Step 3: Log into your account.

Step 4: Print the transcript

• Click "View Transcript", then click "Add New Test-Taker"
• Enter the candidate's information that is required including their HSE records access code (obtainable by the student only. See "Get an Access Code" above for more information.)
• Click "Add Transcript Request"
• Click "Print Transcript"
• Important Note: You cannot print an official transcript if the record is not yet complete. Only records with the "PASS" status will have the "Print Transcript" link as an option.

To verify over the phone:

Step 1: Have the candidate complete the Arizona High School Equivalency Official Transcript and Verbal Verification Request Form.

• Alternative Option: Your own release form may be used as long as it includes the following information and is mailed along with the required payment.
  • Current name and former aliases
  • Full date of birth
  • Full social security number
  • Candidate signature (electronic signatures are acceptable)

Step 2: Submit release form and payment

• Mail the release form to:

• Payment Information

• Payment for verbal verification must be sent via mail with completed release form:
  • Third Party Verifications for years 1945 to present are $15.
  • Money Order, Cashier's Check, or Business Check ONLY
  • Payable to: AZ Department of Education
  • No cash or personal checks will be accepted
  • Credit cards are not accepted at this time.

Step 3: Call for verification (after 5 - 7 business days)

• Call our office at (602) 258-2410, then select option 2.
• We will only verify PASS/FAIL status and the date of completion.
• We will not provide scores, transcripts, or authenticate any diplomas to Third Parties.
• Third Party verifiers are responsible for following up on their requests.

Verification Process for Corrections Agency or Facility ONLY

If you are a Correctional Agency or Facility and require verification of a High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma, please do the following steps instead:

Step 1: Complete a release form for the candidate containing the following information:

1. Full legal name and any alias names the inmate may have used
2. Full date of birth
3. Full social security number
4. Inmate's signature
5. Any additional information that would be helpful to the verification process

Step 2: Submit the release form through either:

• E-mail: [email protected]
• Fax: (602) 542-0031

Step 3: Wait for a response to be sent 1 - 2 business days after the request is processed.