High School Completion

It is recommended that you apply at least 3 months or more in advance of the quarter you plan to begin your classes. An application must be received, official transcripts evaluated, and placement test completed prior to your registration. If you apply late you may have to delay your start until the next quarter.

If you are 19 years of age or older and a resident of Washington State, a tuition waiver is available for credit classes which apply to your HSC program. The cost is approximately+ $12 per credit. See your counselor or advisor for more information about a tuition waiver.

You will pay full tuition for any courses that are not requirements for your diploma.

You are responsible for any additional technology, special service, or special fees that are paid by all SPSCC students. You will also be responsible for any class fee, supplies or textbooks.

If you are 18 or younger, passed the Reading, Writing and Math WASL, and a resident of Washington State, you pay full tuition at the same rate as other community college students. Call (360) 596-5246 for current tuition rates.

Tuition waivers may be revoked if satisfactory academic progress is not maintained.

Yes, if your English, reading and math skills are at a high enough level, your classes may count for both High School and College credit. College or technical class credit may be used to meet high school and college requirements. These credits may count for both your high school diploma and your college transfer or professional/technical degree.

The GED exam is a series of five tests in the following subjects: Writing Skills, Social Studies, Science, Interpreting Literature, and Mathematics.

A high school diploma is granted only after all required high school credits and any other state requirements have been successfully completed.

You can talk to a Educational Planner or the testing center about the best choice for you.

Yes. Contact the Testing Center or Educational Planner.

No

You must submit a notarized letter from the person who provided the instruction stating that you were home-schooled. Work completed through home-schooling does not meet high school diploma requirements. All credits applied toward a diploma must be earned from a recognized high school or other accredited institution. If under age 21 you must provide documentation of passing all sections of the WASL tests (Reading, English & Math) to participate in the HSC program.

If you are 19 or older there are no restrictions on your entrance to the high school completion program. If you are 16, 17 or 18 years of age you need a completed SPSCC High School Release form from your local high school, even if you did not attend classes at that high school.