Use this resource guide to make informed decisions about U.S. educational options (high school diploma, high school equivalency, applying to college, studying the English language, etc.).
- Ohio law states that children between six – eighteen years of age are required to attend school. (Ohio Revised Code 3321.01)
- Ohio law states that persons under age twenty-two who have not completed their high school education are entitled to attend the school district in which they reside. If students are enrolled in school, they may complete the year in which they transition from age twenty-one to age twenty-two. (Ohio Revised Code 3313.64)
| HS Diploma
Provider: Hilliard City Schools Cost: Free Time: 5 days per week, 7 hours per day (~4 years) Classes: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, .5 Physical Education, .5 Health, 5 Electives (e.g., Fine Arts & World Languages), .5 Financial Literacy, .5 Future Ready, .5 Capstone Project Exams: English II, Algebra I, Geometry, American History, American Government, Biology Seals: Must earn at least 2 graduation seals |
GED
Provider: Ohio’s Aspire Program Cost: Free (with waiver application) Time: 2 days per week, 3 hours per day (~1 year) Classes: 1 English, 1 Mathematics, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies Exams: 4-Part GED Test (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) |
| College Credential
Provider: Columbus State Community College Cost: $5,000 per year Time: 2 years Classes: Varies by program Exams: Varies by program |
English Classes
Provider: Ohio’s Aspire Program Cost: Free Time: 2 days per week, 3 hours per day (unlimited) Classes: English (all levels) Exams: Placement exams |
