Finish Your Diploma

Finishing your high school diploma starts here.

Find a free and supportive center near you to take the first step towards earning your high school diploma.

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Do it for you— and for them.

Use this website to take the first step to receiving your high school diploma and helping you and your family's future.

Graduate Stories

You’re not alone on this journey. Hear stories from people who were in your shoes and succeeded in getting their high school diploma.

  • Darlene in a yellow graduation cap and gown on stage surrounded by friends and family

    It was time for me to change my life, and the lives of my family.

    Darlene

    As an adult she earned her diploma and now is a teacher to inspire those around her.

  • Jamie in a green graduation cap and gown with her friends

    Getting my high school diploma made me feel like I could do anything.

    Jamie

    With help from an adult education center, earning her diploma opened up doors of possibilities.

  • If you can take that first step, the sky's the limit.

    Elizabeth

    Age 38 when she earned her diploma and checked it off her bucket list.

  • Father in graduation gown putting his cap on his daughter

    Education is the key that unlocked all my opportunities

    Ariel

    Age 22 is when he earned his diploma with the help from his teacher and mentor.

  • My graduation is something I will never forget.

    Jessica

    Age 24 when she finished her diploma and got back lost time.

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You’ll have help every step of the way.

Your local adult education center will guide you through the process and will help you at every step of the way — they’re in your corner.

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Find Free Adult Education Classes

Enter your Zip Code to find a free and supportive class near you.

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Register for Classes

Your local adult education center will help you sign up for your first classes, create a learning plan, and support you all the way to graduation day.

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Go to Class and Study

Teachers and tutors at your local adult education center are ready to help you learn the material and support you along the way.

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Take Practice Tests

Taking free practice tests is the best way to make sure you’re ready to pass the final test.

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Take the Final Test

Work with your local adult education center to schedule your high school equivalency test.

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Graduate!

Once you’ve passed your test and graduated, new windows of opportunity have opened for you and the ones you love.

The future is yours.

Earning your diploma opens doors to all kinds of opportunities. 

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Find free adult education classes near you.

Thousands of free and supportive adult education centers all over the U.S. are there to help you pass your high school equivalency test and finish your diploma.