Frequently Asked Questions

If you are 16-21, reside in Arizona, and have been out of an Arizona High School for the past 30 days, then you qualify for our free Dropout Recovery Program.

All you need is: address verification, birth certificate, and immunization records or a waiver. While you are getting us these documents, we will contact your prior school(s) to get your records. Once your file is complete, you can get started!

At Grad Solutions, we do our very best to accept all incoming credits earned. We do a thorough transcript evaluation and show you what you need to complete in order to earn your diploma.

You can start courses at any time, on any day! As long as your enrollment file is complete, you can start! You do not have to wait for another block or schedule to start.

Yes, we partner with Smart Schools, a non-profit, private, online, accredited high school. With low tuition and flexible program offers, this is a great opportunity.

We are glad that you are considering coming back!  Simply click ‘Enroll Now’, indicate that you are a returning student, and our staff will be in touch with you shortly.

No, this is a dropout recovery program. Our program is designed to help students earn their high school diploma if traditional school didn’t work out for them, for whatever reason. We’re excited to offer a free and flexible program to help Arizona students between ages 16-21 get their diploma!

Grad Solutions is an Arizona Dropout Recovery Program. It is free for students who live in Arizona, have been out of an Arizona High School for more than 30 days, and are between the ages of 16-21. Our curriculum is delivered online. This is a progress-based program, which means there are no daily attendance requirements. Simply make your monthly progress requirement and you can stay enrolled and continue working towards your diploma.

Our program is FREE for those who live in Arizona, are 16-21 years old, and out of an Arizona High School for at least 30 days. If you do not qualify for our free program, please check out Smart Schools as this is a private, fully accredited, online school with low tuition. We can help you!

Our curriculum is delivered fully online with 24/7/365 access. If you’d like, you can read more information about the advantages of attending an online school.

We understand that flexibility is an important component for most of our students. Because of that, we’ve made sure that courses can be completed fully online and on your schedule! For some, in-person state testing may be required. We also host a big in-person graduation ceremony each year to celebrate with our students who have earned their diplomas! 

If you need a place to study, we invite you to check out our locations and see if we have a HUB or Lab near you! These locations can be a nice place to study and feature a number of helpful resources.

Graduation Solutions is a fully accredited Educational Management Organization. We have international accreditation through Accreditation International and are regionally accredited through the Middle States Association. The high school diploma you receive will be fully accredited in the eyes of your employers and higher education authorities.

Yes, they are certified and highly qualified. 

No! We don’t track attendance and there’s no requirement to log a set number of school hours per day. We care about your progress and will encourage you to keep pushing forward toward your diploma.

Yes! Since we know that every student is different and faces unique challenges, we offer online, virtual, and in-person tutoring for our students as they need it. Our biggest priority is to see you succeed in reaching your goals. If you are struggling, we will be there to help!

Your mentor can help you find the best tutoring option for you. If you’re looking for an in-person tutoring session, check out our locations and find a location that offers tutoring near you.

Grad Solutions graduates earn a fully accredited high school diploma. This is not a GED program. For more information about the differences between a diploma and a GED, please check out our program details.

The State of Arizona currently requires 22 credits to earn a diploma.

That depends on how fast you work and how many credits you need to complete! The great thing is that it’s totally up to you! Our program is designed to help students in a variety of different situations. Some students enroll only needing a few more credits to graduate. We also work with students who haven’t earned any high school credits yet. Your graduation date will depend on how fast you work and how many credits you still need to complete! 

Yes, we hold a couple graduation ceremonies each year, usually in February and July. We hope to be celebrating your graduation soon!

Only students who take specific courses are required to take the AzMerit test. AzMerit tests are done in person. Your mentor will notify you if you need to test.

You must take AIMS for Science. (10th graders only)

Yes, diplomas are issued from our partner schools, which are recognized by colleges and the military.

Students/parents should check the transfer policy of the school you are transferring to.