Why the long wait to get diplomas?
548689
Also, if the school uses a third party agent to print diplomas it make take that long to receive them from the printing company.  As a staff member at a community college, we once had a 10 week wait for our order.
1011203
Definately not.  \n\nWhile I'm not one to promote dropping out of school, many, many good people have succeeded very well without completing their education.  There are many good people who would be wonderful advocates for the people who dropped out of school and spent years and years running their own business.  These people are certainly bright enough and experienced enough to contribute to the democratic process, are they not? \n\nRemember that a diploma is ONLY a piece of paper.  It's a piece of paper that says you completed school--which is a good thing--but says nothing further about your qualifications.  Frankly, these days anybody who wants to can complete school.  It says nothing about what classes you took, how well you did, or what you actually know.  It's just a piece of paper.  \n\nDemocracy suffers if anybody is locked out.
37947
There's really no way to make the VA "hurry." They're a government entity, they don't hurry. For a domestic school it takes 6-8 weeks. If you're going to a foreign school that they recognize, I can't see it taking any longer.
140654
It makes it easier to get into some colleges, but that is about it. After all, a diploma is a diploma and a degree is a degree.\n\nQ: What do the call the person who graduated last in his class from Harvard Medical School?\nA: Doctor.
474249
For certain types of aid, it's never too late.  Call your school or check on their website to see what their deadline is.  If they say it has passed, find out if you can still file to be eligible for *something*. It can't hurt to try.\n\nFor the fastest processing time, file online at www.fafsa.ed.gov -- and make sure you apply for a pin (http://www.pin.ed.gov) to sign it or the results will be delayed.
1004044
This may sound weird.  \n\n If I were in your position, I would get the GED and work while I finished High School. and got a diploma. I never finished high school but got a GED, years after I began my family. I still have dreams of what I missed. I regret that I didn't stick with it back then. I am not in a position to for back to high school but you are. Go back for all the right reasons. \n\nYou obviously desire to better yourself. Kudos.
528183
This is an alternative to a high school diploma for those students who cannot earn a diploma/pass exit exam.  These are generally special needs students.  This has existed in Indiana for five or more years, since the inception of the 'Gradulation Qualifying Exam' given in grade 10. (and students have five tries to pass it).  Generally parents and students know by 8th grade if the student should be working towards actual high school graduation or a certificate of attendance.  These students are generally more severly disabled (most LD students are far too high functioning)
269818
I didn'y know you needed one. It took me 4 years to finnish mine, but I know people who took longer, and then, nobody I know of had to bring an excuse. If you feel you need to, remember academic ethics: simply say the truth.
474250
If you can afford it and get into one, then going to a 4 year right out of school is the way to go. Usually 2 years are cheaper, for people who don't have the grades, or people who don't feel ready for a 4 year school. In the end, the diploma will say the 4 year school's name anyway. However, sometimes you take classes at a 2 year and they don't transfer to the 4 year so it was a waste of time. Good luck!
872295
Once coursework is completed, the actuall diploma is awarded at the last day of classes, however if you are attending a larger school, many have options for calligraphy and framing, which take longer.\n\nIf you are asking about how long the class work is, it varies with each student, and when they stopped their "formal" education.  \n\nThe length of time can be from as short as 2 semesters to 2+ years.
621753
depending on the type of school you go to, it can take anywhere from 2 to 5 years.  good luck to you!
1040346
When you do turn eighteen, you will be able to call out sick for yourself. However, you can't do whatever you wish. Unfortunately, you still have to abide by the school regulations if you want a diploma.
141136
Of cos, theres a big difference between a degree in M.A.and a diploma.To study for a degree you need to go to a university while a you need only to study at a college to get a diploma. A degree holder can undoubtedly demand a higher salary than a diploma holder due to the extra number of years he studied at the university.But a diploma holder may be able to reach a degree holder's salary through rank and file, meaning through his diligence and impressive performance in the company he works but this usually happens after many years of working experience.In other words,a diploma holder needs to work hard to be at par with a degree holder's salary. Hope this will encourage you to study for a degree rather than a diploma.
718087
As far as I know, the Diploma is from an accredited high school, and can get you into any college. The GED is taken outside of the high school situation and in some instances cannot be used to get into college. Both are a certificate of proof of a particular level of learning.
565527
The way I understand it is you may take part in the graduation ceremony but you don't get a diploma or degree untill you have enough credits. You don't graduate early.\nWalking in the graduation ceremony doesn't mean you graduate early.How many people would finish the course if they already had a degree?
913088
well alot of cities have adult education to help you prep for them & if you are missing alot of highschool credits this way is easier but if you are cose in your high school credits getting a high school diploma is easier
393007
Don't bother \nIf you are looking at furthering your education just try appling for whatever program you are interested in - some schools will admit you regardless of lack of high school diploma.\nGood luck