Frequently Asked Questions
1.) Can you tell me more about diplomas based on Life Experience?
2.) How much does it cost to take the equivalency exam?
3.) What are my payment options?
4.) Are the diplomas offered by Jefferson High School recognized and accepted worldwide?
5.) What is accreditation? Why is it important to have an accredited diploma only?
6.) How long before I'll receive my diploma?
7.) What is included in the Graduation Package?
8.) Will my diploma be verifiable?
9.) What can I use my diploma for?
10.) Where are you located / What is your phone number?
11.) How do I know I will be satisfied with my Graduation Package?
12.) Are there any classes required to graduate?
13.) What does the Jefferson Seal say?
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1) Can you tell me more about diplomas based on Life Experience?
The concept of program completion awards on the basis of life experience originated decades ago. It evolved from the philosophy of receiving course credits on the basis of actual life, work experience combined with demonstrated test results. Similar programs are offered by a variety of organizations located in the United States and abroad.
Life experience based programs suit individuals who possess basic to expert level exposure and experience in relevant fields, but lack educational documents to demonstrate this acquired knowledge. These programs often result in overcoming physical and mental barriers to achieving your personal goals. Through Life Experience degrees, individuals can now demonstrate their knowledge and receive recognition for their skills and talents.
Life Experience based programs have been accepted since their origination and many have received accreditation status from accrediting bodies/organizations.
2) How much does it cost to take the equivalency exam?
There are no “upfront” payments for this service. You can take the interactive online test as often as necessary to reach your desired score outcome. Click here to take the self-test now. Upon completion of the self-test you may apply for the Graduation Package that enables you to document your accomplishment and includes a Diploma, Transcripts and lifetime program completion verification. The total cost for the service is $199.00. Good luck in reaching your goals.
3) What are my payment options?
We accept credit/debit card payments. If you don’t have a card, we do accept Green Dot which is available to everyone. Check here for details
You will find that we offer an interactive GED styled test platform, a quick and easy enrollment process, a rapid response student services department, and overall the best value of non-traditional, motivational based online program formats available. Again, you can complete the program without any financial obligation. Your payment is due upon deciding that you wish to receive the documents and ongoing services offered through this program.
4) Are the diplomas offered by Jefferson High School recognized and accepted worldwide?
Jefferson High School’s motivational based, accelerated format is recognized by the following private accreditation organization.
• International Accrediting Body of Online Schools
*Accelerated testing programs are not accredited by specific governmental regional or national accrediting agencies. JHS administrators meets the IABOS standards and continuously works to maintain an internal process of control, monitoring and self-accreditation efforts to assure its students the highest levels of ongoing program success. JHS prides itself in a thorough ongoing evaluation of communications between members and their students. The processes for program review and monitoring within its programs is proprietary in nature and designed to meet the needs of its students as they strive to reach their individual educational or motivation goals.
Click here to find out more on accreditation.
5) What is accreditation?
Accreditation is a term generally used to refer to an institution receiving recognition of its program and having met a set of standards promulgated by a public or private governing board or society.
The following are the major benefits a student/working adult receives from an accredited or recognized program:
• Identification that the institution is recognized regionally, nationally or internationally and meets certain quality standards.
• A basis of achievement for the student associated with these standards.
• Adherence to privately determined and acknowledged standards and resulting completion documents. Click here to find out more.
• When leveraging your knowledge toward furthering your accomplishments, it is important that the institution be able to verify the degree directly with informed program personnel.
Click here to find out more on accreditation.
6) How long before I'll receive my diploma?
You will receive your Graduation Package typically within 8-12 business days after your enrollment has been finalized and payment has been processed. Your payment is not processed until your enrollment application is accepted. The acceptance review process will take only one to three business days. We ship exclusively through UPS to assure progress tracking is available for each shipment upon request.
*** IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTICE. PLEASE READ ***
Selected UPS shipping option accounts for shipping time frames only as processing will take several days to complete. Please allow approximately 8-12 business days for processing AND shipping depending on enrollment volume.
7) What is included in the Graduation Package?
This package includes your diploma, one set of program transcripts and other relevant materials to assist you allowing JHS to provide ongoing support. The diploma will be printed on the highest quality parchment paper that includes a beautifully embossed and gold-foiled school seal, and the transcripts will include the courses for which you receive credit by examination and life experience information provided by you in the enrollment application. You will also have access to ongoing support services and our seasonal and special edition newsletters. To view images of sample Graduation Package certificates Click here.
8) Will my diploma be verifiable?
Yes. We pride ourselves on serving the graduates of our motivational based programs. We understand that program completion is important to you and its legitimacy and quality are both critical components. Key contact information will be included in your Graduation Package and we provide full verification for all inquiries that follow our published procedures.
9) What can I use my diploma for?
Your Graduation Package can be used to advance in life and gain proof of your accomplishments. Private and public institutions, whether it be educational or employment, are unique in the types of accomplishments they accept as credit toward their programs. It is advisable to check first with any potential employer or educational institution to see if they accept non-traditional, motivational, accelerated online programs such as ours.
Government Careers: We do not offer GEDs. We recommend completion of our program along with a GED. Our program is a non-traditional, motivational based, accelerated format program that may not be accepted by government organizations. However, a Jefferson Graduation Package can be on its way in just hours or days while it may take much longer for you to complete your GED.
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10) Where are you located?
The only way to complete our program is via the Internet. Our online program reaches students globally and provides a very specific value. We want to “motivate the world.” As we are an online organization, we are able to keep prices for our program(s) at an affordable level and maintain a very efficient administrative and support staff. This program is NOT associated with a physical location of the same or similar name. Most communications between our staff and student body are via website and email. We pride ourselves in exceeding the service level expectations of our current and potential students and strive to reply to all inquires within 24 business hours. Upon completion of our program, you will receive all necessary information for us to fulfill our obligations to you as a graduate of our program. You can always reach us via email at: admin@jeffersonhighschoolonline.com
11) How do I know I will be satisfied with my Graduation Package?
The administrative and academic professionals that help create our distance learning programs are so confident that you will receive the best service and highest quality products in the industry that we have introduced a 48-hour, 75% money back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with our customer service or Graduation Package workmanship, then simply email us within 48 hours of receiving your Graduation Package to initiate your return process.
12) Are there any classes required to graduate?
No, there are no classes required. Completion of this program is online and based on your submitted registration information, life experience responses and test results. Good luck as you strive to achieve program completion and receipt of your Graduation Package.
13) What does the Jefferson Seal say?
The words in the gold seal are ancient Latin, The meaning for each is below.
- Erudio - to instruct, teach, educate
- Consummatio - completion
- Agnosco - to recognize, acknowledge
