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.

Maine Online High School

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Earn your high school diploma online in as little as 9 months, at your own pace, with U.S. Career Institute's DEAC and MSA-CESS accredited High School.

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Maine Online High School Diploma Program

Students in Maine now have the opportunity to get a high school diploma from 100% online classes through U.S. Career Institute’s accredited program. Our curriculum comply with Maine and nationwide requirements for comprehensive high school education. For current traditional school students who need a different option, those who have recently left school, and adults who have not been in the educational world for years, the convenience and flexibility of U.S. Career Institute’s Internet-based diploma program works. It provides everything you need to achieve your goals in a truly accessible and affordable way.

Who We Serve

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

Not every young person fits into a traditional classroom setting at Maine’s public or private schools. If you or your child needs an alternative, consider U.S. Career Institute’s online high school option. This allows students to work at their own pace with the support they need and the convenience of choosing their own time and environment.

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

In Maine the average annual salary for adults with a high school diploma is $6035 more than for those who did not achieve this educational standard. It does not matter whether you are 15 or 50. The U.S. Career Institute online program can help you achieve your goal of receiving an accredited diploma and proof of achievement.

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Maine Online Homeschool
9+ Months • $49/month

Homeschooling families in Maine need the right curriculum to help young adults achieve top potential. That is one reason why U.S. Career Institute developed a comprehensive and accredited online high school homeschool curriculum. Parents and students alike will appreciate the flexibility and thoroughness of the core and elective classes.

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Why Get a High School Diploma Online in Maine?

Only about 93% of adults have graduated from high school in Maine, but you do not have to be a part of the 7% who does not have an all-important diploma in your home state. Getting one is more accessible than ever before with U.S. Career Institute’s online program. Adults who dropped out of school years ago and current teen students alike can benefit from alternative programs with flexibility and convenience built in. U.S. Career Institute is also an excellent option for homeschoolers looking for a robust curriculum. Besides educational excellence, we designed our program to offer every student the flexibility and accessibility they need to complete a high school diploma successfully. Work at your own pace and on your own schedule to succeed.

Required High School Courses & Classes

U.S. Career Institute’s program aligns with the curriculum standards put forth by Colorado state, which meet or exceed all other states in the nation. The diploma that you receive through our program is genuine, accredited, and respected. In order to achieve this goal, students must meet the required credit hours for core subjects like math, science, and English as well as take a variety of electives. Maine high schoolers and adults who return to complete their education can work through the classes at their own pace.

Maine Vocational High School Online

U.S. Career Institute offers Maine students a chance to improve career prospects and future income through online vocational high school classes. Any student that has an interest in business, healthcare, veterinary services, paralegal studies, and fitness can work toward success with career pathway electives. All credits from these classes can transfer directly to a related U.S. Career Institute certification program after graduation.

We offer five different competitive career path options through our vocational online high school program. Besides future credit for certifications, these classes can also help achieve associate degrees with U.S. Career Institute. Even if you decide a specific subject is not right for you, the things you learn allow you to get your high school diploma and improve job prospects with ease. You can always choose another set of electives.

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

Regardless of your current situation, you can improve your future financial prospects by getting a high school diploma. U.S. Career Institute offers amazing flexibility and accessibility for busy lifestyles. We also offer a variety of tuition and financing options to help you fit this important program into your budget. A high school diploma is achievable for anyone in Maine.

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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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