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No High School Diploma? Get an Online College Degree Without It!

April 25th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Didn’t quite make it through high school but still dream about getting a college degree? Don’t give up hope quite yet. Even though most colleges, whether online or traditional, still require a high school diploma to enroll for classes, they have become more accommodating to non high school graduates. They want to encourage individuals to further their education, so an online college degree is most likely within your grasp!

You have certain options that can make your dream of a college degree a reality. Some involve a little more work than others, but it is a small price to pay for an advanced education.

Get Your Online College Degree and High School Diploma Concurrently

Some colleges and universities will allow you to take college courses at the same time that you are finishing your high school diploma. Ask the online school, or local school of your choice, whether they have a special program for concurrent enrollment. If so, you can take both high school and college courses at the same time.

Better yet, there are many high schools that let you earn DOUBLE high school credits by completing your college courses. Also, the same online classes count twice, once for your college degree and once for your high school diploma.

Get Your GED

More colleges and universities are allowing potential students to enroll if they have passed the GED. Taking the GED allows you to bypass the remaining high school courses you missed. The GED is a high school equivalency test that represents that individuals who pass this test have comparable skills with current graduating seniors.

Some colleges will allow students to enroll with a GED. Designed to be a high school equivalency test, the GED proves that passing students are comparable with the current graduating class of seniors.

Obtain Non-Traditional Student Status

If you have been away from high school for some time, you may qualify for a non-traditional student status. This means that you have been out of school long enough for you to be significantly older than the average student. This is a great option for those individuals who have been in the work force for many years, or raised a family, and now want to continue their education. You may also be able to receive relevant “life” experience credits which will be applied toward meeting your diploma requirements.

Your best bet for an online college degree is to check with the university or local school for programs geared towards individuals without high school diplomas. Most colleges and universities want to encourage interested individuals to advance their education. So why not search online to find colleges with programs that can assist you in making your educational dreams come true!