Alternative Diploma Program

Alternative Diploma Program Overview

This program is designed for students age 16 and older who dropped out of school. Students in this program don’t start over—they simply restart and pick up where they left off.

Using an Internet-based curriculum that is designed to meet students at different ability levels, the program provides flexibility in completing the requirements for a high school diploma as students work at their own pace.

Students must complete one class every 30 days and most students with prior high school credits complete their high school diploma in 10 months or less.

Program Eligibility:

At least 16 years old
Officially out of school
Able to demonstrate at least 9th grade skills by pre-testing in math and reading.
Committed to working in the online course room 4-5 hours per day.

Tiers Free Academy Provides

Study anytime and anywhere that you have access to the Internet.
Plan your study time around your work or family schedule and not the other way around!
Get real-time feedback on your assignments
Obtain a high school diploma instead of a GED

Program Fees

The cost per class in the alternative diploma program is $120 per month. The graduation fee is $250.
If you reside in a city that is participating in the Chiefs' Diploma Program, please contact your local police department for program costs.

Getting Started

If you are ready to enroll in the Alternative Diploma Program, you will need to obtain a copy of your high school transcript.
Once you have a copy of your high school diploma, you can click the Get Started button below.

Get Started

OCGA 20-2-690.1 is the Official Code Section of the GA Law that gives parents not only the legal right to homeschool but also the authority to issue their own diploma.

"In 2004, my family became homeless when I was in the 11th grade. I had been trying to get my GED since 2009 and couldn't pass the tests. Then I found this program. I got a second chance to get my high school diploma! The classes are hard but my life without a diploma was harder."