How to Obtain High School Transcripts

Transcripts may be needed for potential employers or scholarships.

High school transcripts may be necessary if you are interested in verifying your GPA and high school graduation status for scholarships or entrance into a university. Some employers may also require your high school transcripts to determine if they would like to hire you. Regardless of how long ago you graduated from high school, you can obtain your high school transcripts either directly from the high school you attended or from your county's Board of Education office. If the school or employer requires official transcripts, then you must keep the envelope sealed as proof that you have not tampered with the document.

Instructions

Contacting High School

1. Contact your high school's registrar's department. Your high school registrar is responsible for handling all student records within the high school. Each school may have different instructions for obtaining your transcripts.

2. Make copies of your drivers license or other identification that proves your identity. Registrars must be certain that official documents are sent to the correct person. They may even fax or e-mail you a transcript request form which allows you to formally request your transcripts.

3. Pay associated fees via cashiers check, check, credit card or money order. High schools may charge a fee of approximately $3 to $5 for copies of the transcripts. If you graduated more than 10 years ago, your transcripts may be with the County Board of Education office.

County Board of Education

1. Use the Yellow Pages or contact your former high school to find the phone number and address for the County Board of Education. The County Board of Education is responsible for maintaining all documents related to student records within a county. Shortly after a student graduates, the transcripts and other information may be sent directly to the County Board of Education.

2. Download any transcript request forms from the County Board of Education website. Since the County Board of Education is responsible for so many records, it may take time for them to find your transcript.

3. Mail your filled out transcript request form as well as any fees to the County Board of Education office. Depending on your school or county there may be a different name for the County Board of Education office. For example in Fayette County, the County Board of Education office is called the Fayette County School Records Center. Include any payments in the form of a check or money order.

Tips & Warnings

• Expect a week or more for your transcripts to be mailed. Contact the County Board of Education to see if it's okay for you to pick up your transcripts in person.

References

• Fcboe: Fayette County board of education