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ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION

Penn Foster is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools for its high school and vocational-technical programs.

Penn Foster Career School is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools.

Penn Foster Career School has met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), Washington, D.C., and is a fully accredited member. The DETC is a voluntary association of accredited home study schools, which was founded in 1926 to promote sound educational standards and ethical business practices within the home study field.

The Independent Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the Department of Education as a "nationally recognized accrediting agency." The Accrediting Commission is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Penn Foster Career School has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider of continuing education and training programs by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This means students can earn CEUs for Penn Foster programs completed. CEUs serve as a nationally recognized unit of measure for continuing education and training.

Approved for Military and Veteran Education Benefits
All Penn Foster programs are affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement.

Many Penn Foster programs are approved for U.S. Armed Forces veterans education benefits. Reservists may also qualify for veterans education benefits. Check your local or regional VA office for eligibility requirements.

The Choice of Industry Professionals
Many American corporations - including business giants like General Motors, GE, Kraft Foods, Caterpillar, Phelps Dodge, and Tyco Industries - have used our training method to educate their own employees.* Many Penn Foster programs are endorsed by professional trade organizations, including the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) and the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE). In addition, Penn Foster training can help prepare you to earn valuable accreditation in fields such as computer programming, medical billing, and many more.

* This list identifies companies that have selected Penn Foster to provide training for their employees. This does not imply an endorsement.