Does Penn Foster High School accept transfer credits from other schools?

Penn Foster does accept credits from previous high schools. To transfer credits for your student, an official, sealed transcript must be sent from the previous school for evaluation. Credits from courses that are equivalent to the Penn Foster curriculum and that come from regionally accredited high schools will be considered for transfer.

Can my student enroll in college after graduating from Penn Foster High School?

Penn Foster High School is an accredited program that allows students to earn a recognized high school diploma. However, acceptance of a high school diploma can vary based on the college or university. No form of accreditation can guarantee that any learning institution or employer will accept the high school diploma. We recommend checking with colleges and universities your student is interested in attending to verify they accept the Penn Foster High School diploma before enrolling into the program.

Can my student enroll in NCAA-approved courses?

Penn Foster doesnâ€™t currently offer NCAA-approved courses. However, Penn Fosterâ€™s general high school diploma is flexible enough to keep up with young athletes' busy travel and training schedules. They can gain an education that follows them anywhere, allows them to learn at their own pace, and can be accessed 24/7. Hear from one of our student athletes about her experience. Looking for courses registered with the NCAA? Learn more about the courses offered by Penn Fosterâ€™s partner school, James Madison High School, by calling 1-800-961-6407.

Can my homeschool student complete all of their work online?

The amount of work that can be completed online varies by program. Some high school programs can be completed entirely online, while others may require physical textbooks.

Do I need to purchase textbooks for their online classes?

No! Most of the coursework is easily accessible to the student through their student portal. The majority of study guides and materials are provided online for a mobile learning experience. For courses requiring textbooks, students will receive access to digital eBooks at no extra cost.

Does Penn Foster alert my local school of my student's enrollment for truancy purposes?

Before enrolling your student in Penn Foster High School, we advise checking with your school district or board of education to verify what steps you need to take to provide proof of enrollment. Penn Foster doesnâ€™t contact your district, so parents are responsible for ensuring any necessary paperwork is completed to prevent truancy.

Does my student need to take standardized exams or pass a state-mandated test to graduate?

No! In order to graduate, your student must simply complete and pass all courses and assignments, and tuition needs to be paid in full to receive their official diploma. While some states do require graduation tests before awarding diplomas, Pennsylvania, where weâ€™re licensed, does not. Standardized testing is not required in our curriculum, though parents can choose to pursue that for their students outside of Penn Foster.

New Hampshire EFA + Penn Foster High School

If you and your student are eligible New Hampshire residents, you may qualify to use Education Freedom Account (EFA) funds toward tuition for online high school. Depending on eligibility, you could enroll your student in Penn Foster at little or no cost to you!*

Speak to a representative today to learn more!

1-800-425-0671

Am I eligible for New Hampshire EFA funds?

You could be eligible for EFA funds if

You and your student are New Hampshire residents
Your student is between 5 and 20 years old
Your student is enrolling in a K-12 program
Your family’s income is at or below 350% of the federal poverty level. See Federal Guidelines Chart for Eligibility

If you’re eligible, you’ll submit an application through the Children’s Scholarship Fund for approval.

Why choose online high school?

New Hampshire’s EFA program is designed to expand eligible families’ access to alternate educational opportunities so they can choose the approach to education that’s best for them, whether that’s home education, a private school, or online learning—such as Penn Foster High School. Through online high school, you can take control of your student’s education, allowing them to work at the pace that is best for them, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond!

Why Penn Foster High School?

Whether your student wants to graduate early or take the time they need to earn the grades you know they’re capable of, Penn Foster provides an accredited online high school program designed to help them thrive, so they can learn from the comfort of their own home at the pace that’s best for them. With over 130 years of experience in distance education, Penn Foster offers a proven path toward graduation – and beyond.

Full Program Overview

How to use EFA funds for Penn Foster High School

Set up your EFA funds and get started with Penn Foster High School:

First, submit your EFA application through the Children's Scholarship Fund. You’ll need documentation of your income and proof of residence to confirm your eligibility.
It can take 4-6 weeks to process your application. If it is approved, you’ll receive an EFA Agreement to sign and a ClassWallet account where your funds will be kept.
Contact Penn Foster to get an official tuition invoice you can submit through ClassWallet. This video will show you how to submit the invoice.
After your request is approved, you’ll receive an email with an approval number. Email this number to your Penn Foster admissions rep and begin your student’s new high school journey.

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New Hampshire EFA FAQs

What is EFA?

An EFA, or Education Freedom Account, is a publicly funded, government authorized savings account in New Hampshire that can be used, with some restrictions, for educational purposes. Geared toward K-12 students, these funds can be used to pay for things like school tuition, tutoring, online education programs, textbooks, or other educational needs.

Administered by the Children's Scholarship Fund, they allow eligible New Hampshire students to direct state funds toward alternative learning solutions, like online high school.

Who is eligible for New Hampshire EFA funds?

New Hampshire has several requirements that must be met to be eligible to use Education Freedom Act funds. Eligibility requirements include:

The parent and student must both be legal residents of New Hampshire and maintain residency during the school year.
Families must meet state-specific financial eligibility requirements.
Students must be no younger than 5 years old and no older than 20 years old.
Students must not have completed a high school diploma and are entering K-12th grade.
The parent/guardian must complete the application process and sign the EFA agreement which includes agreeing to share academic accountability documents.
Families must reapply annually to continue receiving funds.

How can you use EFA funds?

Families in New Hampshire can use these funds to pay for educational needs and school tuition, including tuition for online programs.

To use Education Freedom Act funds, families need to

Submit an application through the Children's Scholarship Fund
Provide documentation of income and state residency in PDF format

Once approved, an EFA account and ClassWallet account will be created; parents will receive a “welcome” email with login information. You’ll use the ClassWallet to make payments for tuition or use funds to purchase materials needed for educational purposes, such as a laptop/computer, printer, or other needs.

Once your student is enrolled in a program, you’ll need to reapply each year they’re in school. You’ll need to provide documentation of their academic record, such as report cards or grade reports.

What is the timeline for EFA funds?

EFA applications are rolling throughout the year, so you can apply anytime. However, to receive access to the full funding amount for the school year, applications and supporting documents must be verified by July 15th. It takes about 4-6 weeks for applications to be verified and approved.
For applications completed and verified after July 15th, funds will be prorated for the year.
Funds are disbursed 4 times per year: September, November, January, and April.
Once you receive your first disbursement, you can enroll your student in an approved program.

How do you use EFA funds for Penn Foster High School?

Parents who already have applied and been approved for EFA funds in New Hampshire can call 1-800-425-0671 to enroll their student in Penn Foster’s online high school program whenever they’re ready. We have rolling admissions, so there are no set start dates.

If you don’t already have an EFA fund, you’ll need to submit your application before you have access to funds for enrollment.

*Through New Hampshire’s EFA program, funds are prorated depending on the date the application was approved. Additionally, a percentage of the total available funds for families are dispersed 4 times during the year, so the full tuition for Penn Foster High School may not be immediately covered by your available funds.