Is U.S. Career Institute accredited?

U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

When does the program start?

Once you have enrolled in our online high school you will receive an email within 24 hours with your student information and access to your first course, HS002- Strategies for Academic Success.

Am I eligible to take this high school diploma program in my state?

If you live in any of the 50 states, you are eligible to take our diploma program: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

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Accredited Florida Online High School Diploma Program

U.S. Career Institute’s Online High School offers Florida students a flexible, fully accredited online high school diploma program designed for those who need an alternative to traditional classroom learning. Our program is ideal for high school students, homeschool families, and adult learners looking to complete their education online at their own pace.

U.S. Career Institute is an accredited private online high school program holding MSA-CESS and DEAC accreditation. Our curriculum is designed to provide Florida students with a flexible and structured way to complete their high school education entirely online. Students receive academic support from instructors and staff throughout their studies.

As a private online high school, students in Florida are not enrolled in a traditional public school system and therefore are not subject to public school graduation structures, state testing requirements, or localized elective sequences. Instead, they follow our institutional curriculum, which allows for greater flexibility in scheduling and course completion.

U.S. Career Institute’s online high school program makes it possible to earn a high school diploma online from Florida in a structured, supportive, and fully online learning environment.

Who We Serve

Florida Online High School for Teens
9+ Months • $49/month

Classroom instruction moves at one pace and forces students to keep up. That’s fine for some, but it creates real problems for many students. Florida high schoolers who struggle with the limitations and restrictions of in-person learning now have a comprehensive alternative. Our Online High School gives each student the flexibility and support they need to learn core concepts their way, at their pace, wherever they feel most comfortable.

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Florida Online High School for Adults
9+ Months • $49/month

With so much riding on a high school education, busy adults can be tempted to settle for their GED. But that decision might be shortsighted. A full, accredited high school diploma carries more weight with employers, and it can translate into real money over the course of your career. In fact, Floridians who hold a high school diploma make an average of *$6,082 per year more than those who don’t.

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Florida Online Homeschool
9+ Months • $49/month

Choosing the right homeschool curriculum only gets more difficult as students get older. Our flexible online curriculum delivers a complete high school education based on established state standards, and leads to a fully accredited diploma that’s recognized throughout Florida and across the US. Whether your student plans to enter the job market or to continue their education in college, a U.S. Career Institute diploma will get them where they want to go.

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Why Get a High School Diploma Online in Florida?

A high school diploma is more than a credential—it can open doors to better career opportunities and continued education. In Florida, nearly 12% of adults have not completed high school, making a diploma an important step toward improving job prospects and long-term goals.

U.S. Career Institute offers a flexible online high school diploma program that lets each student move forward at their own pace, designed for students who need an alternative to traditional classroom learning. Our flexible curriculum is ready to meet each student on their terms.

Students progress through one or two courses at a time. This approach encourages real mastery of core concepts, building confidence while giving students the support they need every step of the way. Whatever your story, whatever your schedule, whatever your learning style, U.S. Career Institute is ready to help you achieve your dream of a quality high school education.

Required High School Courses & Classes

U.S. Career Institute's online high school curriculum includes core courses in English, mathematics, and science, along with additional required subjects aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and commonly taught high school graduation requirements. Students also have access to a variety of elective courses, allowing them to tailor their online high school experience to their interests and goals. This flexible structure helps create a more personalized path toward earning an accredited online high school diploma.

Florida Vocational High School Online

A high school diploma is an important foundation for future opportunities, but many students in Florida also want to begin exploring career-focused skills while completing their education. U.S. Career Institute offers career pathways within its online high school program to help students gain exposure to in-demand fields.

These structured pathways group related electives together to introduce practical knowledge and job-relevant skills that can support future education or training. Available pathways include business, healthcare, veterinary services, paralegal studies, and fitness—areas that align with a variety of growing career interests.

This approach allows students to connect their Florida online high school experience with potential career directions while still completing their accredited diploma at their own pace. To learn more about available options, visit our career pathways page.

Beginner-Friendly Lessons

Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.

Engaging Curriculum

Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit. Study on your phone or computer!

Transfer Credits Accepted

Up to 18 previous high school credits can be transferred for a savings of up to $249!

Proven Reputation

A+ BBB Rating, 45 Years in Business, 4.8 out of 5 TrustScore, Accredited by the DEAC and MSA-CESS, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.

Program Reviews

The online high school program is great so far. It is less stressful on my mental health and more manageable for my day to day life. It only takes me less than a few hours total to finish lessons and the work I do online is kinda easy so far. I'm glad I've signed up for this program.

Gianni High School Student

We've gotten fast responses to our questions and the instructors have been proactive in reaching out to us. This is our first semester with U.S. Career Institute and we're looking forward to the rest of Abby's learning experience here.

Will S. Parent/Guardian of High School Student

I have about a million questions before transitioning my teenager from public school to this program and they were AMAZING! The people I was working with were very responsive, answered everything and were so helpful. My daughter started today and I can't wait to see how it goes from here.

Glenna Parent/Guardian of High School Student

I decided to go back to high school after experiencing chronic health issues that prevented me from graduating. Now that I am graduated, I plan to go to my local college to study chemistry. U.S. Career Institute definitely prepared me for my college major with their amazing science classes. I originally enrolled in U.S. Career Institute after I saw an ad on YouTube, I decided it was time to move on to better things. My favorite part about U.S. Career Institute High School student was actually the staff. I had to have emailed them over 50 times and they always loved to help me. What sets U.S. Career Institute apart from other online schools is definitely how much they care about the quality of coursework and their students. I would recommend U.S. Career Institute High School to anyone looking to graduate because you could go at your own pace, while getting a great education. My advice to anyone still in high school or wanting to go back: absolutely go for it. I will be starting college this summer and I would have never done it without U.S. Career Institute!

Emma R. High School Student

My experience was great. I was able to get my son in school with no problem and now he is about to finish and become a high school graduate.

Tyra Parent/Guardian of High School Student

Tuition and Financing

Every Floridian deserves a quality high school education, and yours should be accessible and affordable. Whether you’re the parent of a high schooler or an adult returning to earn your high school diploma, the way you pay for U.S. Career Institute’s Online High School should be just as flexible and reasonable as our curriculum itself. That’s why we offer a wide range of tuition and financing options designed to meet the needs of any student who wishes to study at our school. To learn more about all the ways we bring a quality high school education within your reach, please see our tuition and financing options page.

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U.S. Career Institute High School Student

10-Day Money-Back Commitment

After you receive your first lesson, you have 10 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you. Learn more.

Learning Materials Included

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything’s included – no hidden fees after enrollment.

Student Support

Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, as well as student services to support you throughout your program.

10-Day Money-Back Commitment

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything’s included – no hidden fees after enrollment.

Learning Materials Included

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything’s included – no hidden fees after enrollment.

Student Support

Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, as well as student services to support you throughout your program.

How to Enroll

We are an open enrollment school. If you meet the requirements below, you will be accepted.

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Provide us with basic information - Our form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level. You must be at least 13 years old, have completed 8th grade, and be able to read and write in English. Students will be required to self-attest completion of 8th grade by providing the school name, address, and date of attendance. For students under 18, a parent or guardian is required to complete the agreement.
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Pay for your tuition: You can pay-in-full or choose our monthly payment plan.
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Sign the enrollment agreement and disclosures

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Program FAQs

Many factors influence the total price of our high school program, whether you’re transferring credits into the program and the payment plan you choose. Visit our high school tuition page to get more information about costs and our payment plan options.

U.S. Career Institute offers a couple of different payment options, our most popular is our low $49 monthly payment plan! Learn more by visiting our financing page.

Yes! U.S. Career Institute accepts up to 18 credits from previous high school experience. We believe it is important to maximize transfer credits and will evaluate all transcripts within one week after we receive them and help students create their learning plans based on the credits that are accepted. All transcripts must be submitted within 75 days of enrollment in order to be considered. Visit our transfer credit page for more information.

U.S. Career Institute allows students to gain up to 1 elective credit for relevant work experience as defined in the student catalog under the work-credit affidavit section.

Once a student enrolls, students should complete 6 credits per year to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (please see the catalog for SAP policy details), for a total of 24 credits to complete the program. Students may take up to 30 days to complete courses valued at 0.5 credits and 60 days to complete courses valued at 1 credit. U.S. Career Institute High School may open an additional course at the discretion of the Registrar, provided students have shown they currently meet and can continue meeting Standard Academic Progress requirements as outlined in this catalog. Students interested in taking more than one course at a time may email the registrar at hsregistrar@uscareerinstitute.edu.

U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). And Middle States Association Commission on Secondary Schools. The DEAC and MSA-CESS are listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Once you have enrolled in our online high school you will receive immediate access to get started with your first course, HS002- Strategies for Academic Success.

Students must be at least 13 years old to enroll in our online high school. Parents or guardians must approve enrollments for students under 18 years old.

Yes! Students in Florida can obtain a high school diploma from U.S. Career Institute's accredited online high school!

Absolutely. Our admissions team reviews transcripts from all public, private, and homeschool networks across Florida to ensure students receive full credit for coursework they have already completed.

We are a private online high school that is MSA-CESS & DEAC accredited, tuition-based private online high school open to residents across Florida, allowing for 100% self-paced flexibility without the rigid scheduling of public, charter or other Florida state-supported schools.

No. Because U.S. Career Institute is a private online high school, our graduation requirements are based on our high institutional standards and Colorado private education guidelines. Students studying from Florida earn an accredited high school diploma upon completing our core curriculum, completely bypassing local public school credit distributions or state-mandated electives.

No. Since we operate as an accredited private institution, our students are completely exempt from Florida public school standardized testing mandates, such as state End-of-Course (EOC) exams or regional assessment benchmarks. Academic progress is measured entirely through our internal, self-paced online coursework.

Every institution sets its own entrance requirements, and the acceptance of transfer academic credits and academic credentials to another institution is determined by the receiving institution. Courses in U.S. Career Institute’s high school program may or may not transfer to other institutions and depends solely on the receiving institution’s criteria and determination.

U.S. Career Institute operates as an DEAC and MSA-CESS accredited online provider based out of Colorado. As such, Florida funds for extracurricular activities are likely not available to your student.

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