| There are a number of ways to obtain a high | | | | occupational, or volunteer services. Here the |
| school diploma, either through online | | | | students can earn their credits through |
| programs, or attending schools or colleges. | | | | evening classes or through independent study |
| Yet another form of earning diploma is | | | | courses. |
| through various free programs offered by the | | | | |
| educational department. Some of the programs | | | | The free high school diploma can also be |
| offered by the board of education to earn a | | | | earned through General Educational |
| free high school diploma include External | | | | Development (GED), a certificate that states |
| Diploma Program (EDP), Continuing Education | | | | that the candidate has high school level |
| Credit Diploma Program, and General | | | | academic skills. Free diploma equivalency |
| Educational Development (GED). | | | | classes are offered for those applying for |
| | | | free high school diplomas that prepare the |
| In the first type of program, an adult can | | | | students to compete the five-part exam. It |
| earn a free diploma by demonstrating his/ her | | | | can also be attended by anyone who is |
| skill acquired through life experience. Here, | | | | interested in improving basic skills. It is |
| the participant has to meet the advisor | | | | often provided to the participant either free |
| weekly after completing a fixed number of | | | | of charge or financed by state boards of |
| tasks in the related field and exhibit the | | | | education. |
| progress. The course duration can vary from | | | | |
| four months to two years. The residents of | | | | There are a number of fraudulent universities |
| the specified area can earn a free high | | | | and sites that offer free high school |
| school diploma through these programs. | | | | diplomas. While going for a free high school |
| | | | diploma, one has to look for accredited |
| The second type of program is available for | | | | institutes and universities. |
| students who have experience in military, | | | | |