| The lack of a complete high school education can | | | | institutions, so the tuition is free. Charter schools |
| pose a major stumbling block when looking for | | | | however, receive less government oversight, so the |
| employment, trying for promotion, or applying for higher | | | | school has more freedom in choosing its curriculum |
| education. For people who are unable to complete their | | | | and course offerings. |
| secondary education because of an inability to attend | | | | For older students and adults, on the other hand, a third |
| regular classes, there are a number or options that can | | | | option is to try out for a GED, or General Equivalency |
| help you earn a free high school diploma online. | | | | Diploma. Although the test has to be taken personally, |
| For instance many US states now offer public online | | | | there are a number of online learning institutions that |
| high school courses for minors. Just like a regular public | | | | offer review classes for taking the GED tests. A GED |
| school, the tuition is free, and in some cases the school | | | | certificate is accepted by employers and higher |
| can even provide learning materials and computers. | | | | education institutions as an alternative to completing a |
| Although signing up for an online high school gives | | | | high school course. |
| students a modicum of flexibility to study at their own | | | | An alternative to earning a free high school diploma |
| pace, they still have to follow a strict curriculum and | | | | online is to enroll in a private online schooling program. |
| academic schedule. Many online public high schools | | | | Most private online high schools offer the highest level |
| require students to take periodical or promotions | | | | of flexibility in terms of scheduling and completion, |
| exams at a regular school, as well as to take | | | | which could hold the most benefit for non-traditional |
| state-mandated standardized tests. | | | | learners and adults who want an accredited high |
| Online charter schools are another option for earning a | | | | school diploma, but can't afford to follow a regular |
| free high school diploma online. As with public online | | | | classroom schedule. |
| high schools, charter schools are government-funded | | | | |