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Penn Foster Healthcare Management grad Jimena Colmenares.

It’s Never Too Late: Jimena’s Inspiring Return to College at age 47

Jimena Colmenares wanted to grow personally and professionally, so she enrolled in an online healthcare degree program at 47 yea...

Laura Amendola

Jun 03, 2026

8 min read

Kendall, a Penn Foster employee and graduate.

How Kendall Earned Her Degree in 17 Months While Working Full Time

Kendall, a Penn Foster employee and graduate, first enrolled to get a better understanding of what our students experience &ndas...

Des Sinkevich

May 19, 2026

7 min read

Vet tech in blue scrubs holding puppy.

How Online Vet Tech School Helped Madison Take Control of Her Future

Madison, a current online vet tech student, was working as a kennel technician and feeling stuck when she enrolled in school. In...

Des Sinkevich

May 14, 2026

9 min read

Woman with read hair in navy blue shirt holding silver laptop computer.

Real Grads, Real Stories: How Amanda Rewrote Her Story with Penn Foster

32-year-old mom of three, Amanda, knew she had to get her high school diploma and overcame self-doubt and balanced a busy life t...

Des Sinkevich

May 01, 2026

7 min read

Penn Foster Vet Tech student, Kelsy, with her dog, in front of blue background.

Real Student Stories: How Kelsy Found Her Path as a Mom, Military Spouse, and Future RVT

Going back to school as a working mom isn’t easy but it’s possible to balance it all and realize your dreams. We tal...

Des Sinkevich

Mar 17, 2026

8 min read

penn foster high school student jacob.

Jacob Walden’s Story of Resilience and Determination

Learn how 2025 Penn Foster High School grad, Jacob, overcame personal challenges and found success through online school in this...

Des Sinkevich

Jul 14, 2025

2 min read

penn foster high school student nerjis.

Nerjis Al Habib’s Fast Track to College

In this blog, learn how one Penn Foster High School grad found success through online studies, graduating early and starting col...

Des Sinkevich

Jul 14, 2025

2 min read

penn foster high school student aaliyah.

Aaliyah Williams Finds Her Second Chance

Aaliyah, a 2025 Penn Foster High School grad, discusses how online high school made a difference, allowing her to reach her goal...

Des Sinkevich

Jul 14, 2025

2 min read

Woman in dark green blouse in front of blue background.

Q&A With a Penn Foster High School Parent

A traditional learning environment isn’t for everyone. Patricia Carey knew her high school-aged children needed a flexible...

Laura Amendola

Feb 18, 2025

7 min read

a perfect black puppy and a vet worker.

How a Vet Assistant Becomes a Vet Tech (Student Story)

Lauren Campion was a vet assistant in a small animal practice, but knew she wanted to move up in her career to become a veterina...

Laura Amendola

Jan 10, 2025

12 min read

Penn Foster Alumni Spotlight on Wyatt Taylor, 2024 PFHS graduate.

How Wyatt Used Penn Foster High School Online to Graduate Early

Meet Wyatt Taylor, a determined Penn Foster grad who completed high school two years early. In this alumni spotlight, Wyatt shar...

Lauren Ambrosio

Oct 10, 2024

8 min read

Penn Foster Graduate pointing at the camera and smiling during Graduation 2024.

Overcoming Adversity: 5 Inspiring Stories from Penn Foster’s Graduate of the Year Finalists

Meet the remarkable finalists for Penn Foster’s Graduate of the Year! Each year, we are amazed by the stories of our gradu...

Lauren Ambrosio

Oct 02, 2024

9 min read