Carpenter Penn Foster Career School

Accreditation

Nationally and Regionally Accredited

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Penn Foster Career School is regionally accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is also a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Penn Foster Career School is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.

Penn Foster High School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Penn Foster High School is regionally accredited for grades 9 through adult by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Penn Foster High School is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?) Distance Education and Training Council

Institution Type:   (?) Private Company

Total Online Enrollment: 220000 students as of 10/1/2009

Calendar Type: Enroll and begin your studies when you’re ready. You can enroll anytime with our continuous enrollment option. There’s no need to rearrange your schedule, or give up your current job or family time. Learning is at your convenience.

Delivery Format: (?) Online. Class is in session whenever you’re ready to learn. Learning materials are shipped right to your door. You can also access your study materials and student information, take exams, check your grades, e-mail your instructors, even enroll online.

Carnegie Classification: (?) Training Provider (Not Carnegie Classified)

Technical Requirements: Certain programs do have specific PC requirements. Please request additional information.

Geographic Restrictions: None.

Loans Offered: Penn Foster Career School offers All Inclusive Pricing where your tuition price includes all materials you need including textbooks, study guides, and learning aids and also 0% APR Financing for those that apply.