Common Questions

1. What does it cost to take the high school equivalency exam?
2. Is this the same as a GED?
3. Are the Online High Schools Accredited?
4. How long before I'll receive my diploma?
5. What is included in the high school graduation package?
6. Will my diploma be verifiable?
7. What can I use my diploma for?
8. Where are you located?
9. How do I know I will be satisfied with my Graduation Package?
10. What if I cannot afford my package at this time?

1. What does it cost to take the high school equivalency exam?
The exam is completely free and can be taken as often as you wish. Click here to take the self-test now. If you pass the self-test you can then register with one of our partner programs to qualify for a Graduation Package for $219.00. The price includes your registration, official partner Equivalency Diploma, Official Transcripts and Verification Services.
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2. Is the same as a GED?
No. Site sponsor partners offer a Graduation Package, often referred to as a high school equivalency program and includes your Diploma, Transcripts and a Verification Service. Although their programs includes a testing process containing questions similar to GED questions, it is not a GED. Members programs are private enterprises that combines the results of your online self-test along with your previous work and life experience for consideration in completion of thier program. The General Education Development test is not available online and can only be taken at an approved testing center under proctored test conditions. There is no life experience credit granted with the GED test. You may qualify for a GED if you are not enrolled in high school, have not graduated from high school, and you are at least age 16. The test is given at various sites throughout the U.S. and takes about seven hours to fully complete. For more information on the GED program call (1-800) 62-MY-GED. The GED is the most recognized equivalency program in the U.S. Each partner program graduate that continues on to complete their GED can receive a $75.00 rebate upon delivering proof of GED completion within 90 days of taking their equivalency test.
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3. Are Your Partners Accredited?
All partner programs are members of CNDLP. CNDLP processes are designed with the specific charter of establishing internal procedural and program completion guidelines for our distance learning members. CNDLP self-monitoring ensures the highest levels of ongoing program success for the students of these organizations. CNDLP prides itself in is processes for academic review and monitoring of ethics within its participating member programs. They are not accredited by any particular national or regional accrediting agencies.
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4. How long before I'll receive my diploma?
You can receive your graduation package in two or three business days after your payment has been processed. Processing your application usually takes only one business day and partners offer several different shipping options using UPS to provide shipment tracking.
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5. What is included in the high school graduation package?
Your graduation package includes your exam results, your program registration, a diploma and one set of official transcripts from the partner institutions. The diploma is printed on the highest quality parchment paper and includes a frame for your diploma. Your transcripts will include the subject areas in which you've received full credit by examination and life experience consideration. You receive ongoing verification services from each partner program.
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6. Will my diploma be verifiable?
Yes. Each of our partner institutions provide ongoing verification services. They understand this is important to you and its legitimacy and quality are the most important part. Each provides the necessary contact information to enable you easy access to their student services departments.
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7. What can I use my diploma for?
Your equivalency diploma can be used to advance in life and gain proof of your accomplishments and career advancement. While many different organizations and institutions accept an equivalency program, many do not. Although some colleges and technical schools accept equivalency diplomas as part of an adult education admittance program many do not. Many colleges require a GED for acceptance and do not, as a general rule accept equivalency diplomas received in an accelerated manner. You can check with the college or technical school that you wish to attend and ask them if you can use a diploma from a partner institution for higher education.
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8. Where are you located?
All of our partner institutions are web-based distance learning organizations. You cannot attend physical classes. Online distance learning organizations offer affordable programs because their campus is the Internet and reach students all over the world. Each partner institution must meet the service level expectations of current and potential students and to strive to reply to all inquires within 24 business hours. Upon completion of their program you will receive all necessary contact information, including a toll free number.
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9.How do I know I will be satisfied with my Graduation Package?
All partner institutions are required to offer a money back guarantee for students taking the equivalency exam who decide to purchase their high school diploma package. Before you complete their enrollment form you should review all of their policy statements on their websites including their program and policy FAQ and program guarantee.
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10. What if I cannot afford my package at this time?
Each partner institution will retain your test scores and life experience essay for a minimum time period. At anytime in that period you may log into your account and complete the process. Your test scores and life experience essay are retained for at least ninety days. Should you need an extension for any reason please let them know a few days prior to the ninety days through the Contact Us section on their web site. Partners also have payment plans that can make the programs more readily available if you are experiencing financial issues.
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