How To Earn A Local High School Diploma at Home
Students forgo traditional high school attendance for various reasons. Some have special circumstances, such as physical disabilities, while others simply prefer to learn at home at a slower, more comfortable pace. Enrolling in a virtual high school diploma program is one option available to students.
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Explore high school diploma programs online. Many distance learners find the flexibility of selecting a program based on their individual scheduling needs as one of the greatest assets of web-based diploma programs. Be sure to review each program's scheduling options, course offerings, costs and any other vital information. Determine if the school awards diplomas upon successful completion of coursework and final exams, or after taking subject-specific exams to place out of certain classes.
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Check the program's accreditation by accessing the U.S. Department of Education's institutional accreditation verification web page. Enter the school's name, address and city into each respective search field. Select the state using the drop-down menu feature. Click "Search" to see the school's accreditation data. This is an important part of any online diploma program since many future employers and other educational facilities only accept diplomas from fully accredited institutions.
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Contact a local GED testing site or community college and inquire about the availability of GED program enrollment. Some students opt for the GED, also known as the high school equivalency diploma, instead of a traditional high school diploma. Many community colleges offer GED test preparation classes in language arts, social studies, math and science online and even on television. Although these courses are completely optional, they often provide GED practice tests and individualized instruction. You must receive passing scores on the GED exam to receive a diploma.
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Tips & Warnings
Verify age eligibility before applying to any online high school diploma programs. Some schools require potential applicants to be at least 18 years old. If you are younger than 18, you might need your parent or guardian's permission before program enrollment.
Read all program terms and conditions thoroughly. Some online programs offer free enrollment and registration, but you might have to pay additional fees to receive official copies of your diploma and transcript.
Although GED preparation courses are available online, you must take the GED exam at a local testing site or other designated testing facility.
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