It’s not too late to finish what you started! You may be able to earn a traditional high school diploma in as little as 6 weeks.

Adult High School Diploma (AHS)

Adult High School Diploma (AHS)

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The Adult High School Diploma program (AHS) offers you a chance to complete the credits you did not earn in high school and receive a high school diploma through an agreement with the NC Community College System, the NC Department of Public Instruction, and Gaston and Lincoln County Schools.

A counselor will review your high school transcript to determine how many classes you need to earn your diploma.

We offer a flexible schedule of six-week classes and web-based courses so that you can select the way you learn best!

All courses are FREE of charge!


Important Information:


Contact Form:

Fill out the contact form below to get started. Once you fill out the form, someone will be in touch with next steps. 

Minor Paperwork

Gaston College does serve 16 and 17 year olds, but the following requirements must be met:

  • Student must have fully withdrawn from public school.
  • Student must have the required documentation:
    • Valid State issued ID card or Driver’s License or passport
    • Social Security Card or Tax Identification Card
  • Completed Minor Packet
    • North Carolina Dropout Prevention/Driver’s License Guidelines
      • Must be signed by student and parent or guardian
    • Special Petition
      • Must be completed by student and parent or guardian
      • Parent or guardian’s signature must be notarized
    • School Release Form
      • Must be signed by last Principal
      • District Superintendent’s signature (if student has been officially withdrawn less than six months.

A high school transcript is required.

Click Here to download the Minor Paperwork Packet

Minor Paperwork can also be requested in the Life Skills Building on the Dallas Campus or in the Life Skills Office on the Lincoln Campus.


If you have any questions, contact:

Tonya Propst, Secretary – LC 102
propst.tonya@gaston.edu
704.748.5205

Debra Hissom, Coordinator – LC 106
hissom.debra@gaston.edu 
704.748.5206