Programs
College & Career Prep High School Diploma
An accredited 24-credit adult high school diploma with added college-preparatory coursework and career-focused electives. Study online, at your own pace.
Program overview
The College & Career Prep program is for adults who want more than the minimum. You complete 24 credits of accredited coursework, including added college and career readiness experiences.
These courses help you build academic confidence and workplace skills for life after graduation. Like all Learn Star programs, it is fully self-paced and online.
Who this program serves
- Adults 18+ planning to apply to college or career training
- Learners who want a stronger transcript for admissions review
- Workers aiming for promotion or a move into a new field
- Anyone who wants to build technology and digital skills
What you can expect
Flexible online learning designed around adult life.
Self-paced online courses
Study on a computer, tablet or phone. Log in any time, day or night, and pick up where you left off.
Up to 18 months to finish
Work at your own speed. You have up to 18 months to complete your coursework and earn your diploma.
Skip what you already know
Our courses are competency based. You can test out of lessons or courses you have already mastered.
Simple monthly tuition
Pay only for the months you need, up to a maximum of 10 monthly payments. Courses, materials and BRYTE are included.
Build skills for tomorrow
The College & Career Prep program includes additional elective options designed to help you build practical workplace skills for today's technology-driven world. You may also strengthen your academic foundation with extra college-preparatory coursework.
- Career and college readiness
- Digital skills and data literacy
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial intelligence
- Expanded mathematics and world language coursework
Already earned some credits?
When you apply, send us your past high school transcripts. Our team reviews them and tells you which eligible credits may count toward your 24 credits diploma. Every transcript is different, so we can't promise which credits will transfer until the review is done.
Know a subject well? With competency-based learning, you can show what you know and skip ahead.
Support built for adults
You're never on your own. BRYTE, our AI tutor, is included with every program and available 24/7 to explain concepts, walk you through problems and create practice questions. Our school team also helps with enrollment, accounts and technical questions.
Meet BRYTEHow to get started
- Complete the short online application.
- Share any past transcripts for a credit review.
- Get your course plan and log in to start learning.
- Finish your courses and earn your accredited diploma.
BRYTE is online · Available 24/7
Frequently asked questions
How many credits do I need to graduate?
The College & Career Prep program requires 24 credits. Eligible credits you have already earned may count toward that total after a transcript review.
How much does it cost?
Tuition starts at $129 per month. You pay only for the months you need, up to a maximum of 10 monthly payments.
How is it different from the Standard Career-Ready program?
It requires 24 credits instead of 21.5 and adds college-preparatory coursework and career electives, such as digital skills, data literacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Will this guarantee college admission?
No program can guarantee admission. The added coursework is designed to strengthen your transcript, but each college makes its own decisions.
How long will it take?
The program is self-paced, and you have up to 18 months to finish. Your time depends on your starting point and study schedule.
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Standard Career-Ready High School Diploma
Want the most direct path to your diploma? Compare the 21.5-credit program.
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Tuition
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It's not too late. It's your time.
Enroll today and start your first lesson tonight. Or call us — a real person will walk you through it.