FAQs
Is the AHS Diploma the same as the high school equivalency (GED)?
Answer: AHS/GED Flyer
How old do I have to be to enroll?
Adult High School was designed for adults who wish to return to school to complete their education. If you are 16 or 17, you must complete paperwork that includes parental permission and release from the public school system.
How many credits do I need to graduate?
You are required to meet the NC credit requirements. You can find your required credits listed by graduation year on pages 4 of the Adult High School Student Handbook.
How do I enroll?
Complete the contact form and submit all 7 requirements
Does Adult High School cost anything?
No tuition required – 100% free
I was in the Occupational Diploma Program or received an Occupational Diploma or a Certificate of Completion from public school. Can I earn an AHS Diploma?
We do not accept occupational or remedial level credits to satisfy graduation requirements. You may attend orientation for testing to assess your eligibility for the AHS program. You must complete all required credits and testing in order to receive the AHS Diploma.
Will my diploma be from my former public high school?
The diploma you receive will be from Gaston College but is issued in affiliation with the NC Department of Public Instruction and the Local County School Board. It will be signed by the College President, Superintendent of the County Public School System, and the Chairpersons of Gaston College and the County Board of Education.
May I participate in my High School Graduation Ceremony?
You will be invited to attend the Adult High School graduation ceremony that is held annually on the Dallas campus of Gaston College.
