Chief's Diploma Program
The Chief's Diploma Program is open to any law enforcement agency that wants to incorporate an alternative diploma program into their community policing initiatives or within their re-entry program.
Macon County, Georgia was the site of the first Chief's Diploma Program in Georgia. The Macon County Chiefs' Diploma Program is operated under Tiers Free Academy through The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation and it is housed inside the Oglethorpe Police Department. It is a joint partnership program with the Ideal Police Department, Marshallville Police Department, Montezuma Police Department, and the Oglethorpe Police Department with support from the Dollar General Foundation, Flint Energies, International Paper Foundation, The Macon County Chamber of Commerce, the Macon County Board of Education, and South Georgia Technical College.
The Chief's Diploma Program will also award two honorary diplomas each year to citizens over the age of 60. Honorary diploma nominations for 2022 will be open from until March 01, 2022.
Macon County, Georgia was the site of the first Chief's Diploma Program in Georgia. The Macon County Chiefs' Diploma Program is operated under Tiers Free Academy through The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation and it is housed inside the Oglethorpe Police Department. It is a joint partnership program with the Ideal Police Department, Marshallville Police Department, Montezuma Police Department, and the Oglethorpe Police Department with support from the Dollar General Foundation, Flint Energies, International Paper Foundation, The Macon County Chamber of Commerce, the Macon County Board of Education, and South Georgia Technical College.
The Chief's Diploma Program will also award two honorary diplomas each year to citizens over the age of 60. Honorary diploma nominations for 2022 will be open from until March 01, 2022.
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Program EligibilityThis program is open to any Macon County resident who does not have a high school diploma. Macon County Chiefs' Diploma Program graduates will have the opportunity to participate in a full graduation ceremony in June.
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Tiers Free Academy Provides
- Transcript evaluation and academic advising
- One-on-one consultation at time of enrollment
- A dedicated academic coach to the law enforcement agency for program participants enrolled with your agency
- A unique user ID and password for program participants to access Online Curriculum Dashoard
Program Fees
Chief's Diploma Program participants pay $30 per month for online class access and graduation fees of $130. The graduation fee includes the graduation brunch, ceremony reception, cap, gown, diploma, and official transcripts.
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