High School Diploma and GED (English)

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RTC offers options for students to complete their High School Diploma or GED. Classes are offered in-person and online. The fee is $25 per quarter (waivers are available).

Are you between the ages of 16 and 21? Please explore our Youth High School Completion program.

What’s the difference between earning my HS diploma and GED?

Diploma

• Awards a HS Diploma from RTC.
• Credit-based. Each class earns credit towards your graduation requirements. Most students need 20–24 credits.
• RTC will count credits earned at previous schools.
• Once you are in class, your Prior Learning Assessment teacher (PLA) will assess your work and life experience, as well as other trainings/certificates you have to see if it can be used as credit or to build credit. 
• Faster speed than traditional high school but timeline will depend on the amount of credits needed.

GED

• Awards a GED, considered a high school credential (same as a diploma).
• Test-based. Pass four sections and you've completed: English, Science, Math, and Social Studies.
• RTC provides instruction for any tests you don't pass on your own through support with your teacher.
• Generally, the fastest pathway unless you only need a few HS credits for a diploma.
• The GED is generally accepted everywhere, but some universities and employers may prefer a HS diploma.

Steps to enroll in a high school diploma English/GED:

1. Complete an intake form. The link to the form will be posted here in mid-July for Fall Quarter 2025 enrollment.
2. Send in any transcripts/certificates/records of training to ccptranscripts@rtc.edu 
3. Within 2–3 weeks you will receive an email asking you to choose a class schedule - please reply to be registered. 
4. Receive an email letting you know you are registered, including how to log in to Canvas and ctcLink to see your class schedule.

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