Prospective Providers

The NEDP was a phenomenal experience. I am super grateful to have worked with the wonderful staff in the program. They pushed me when I needed it and kept me on my toes the whole way through. I commend you all for the great work and services you are offering. Thank you again and God bless.



Welcome to the National External Diploma Program® (NEDP), where we change lives! The NEDP is a hands-on learning high school diploma program that allows adults and out-of-school youth to complete tasks that have real-world relevance to show high school-level skills. The NEDP is built upon the understanding that adults continue learning even after they leave school and honors the many ways they have gathered information by giving choices for how an assignment is completed. The NEDP offers subject areas that are cross-walked with the College and Career Readiness Standards for in-demand career and lifelong learning experiences recognizing that learners have different performance strengths.

It is in this spirit that the NEDP graduates are awarded a traditional high school, state-issued diploma to those who have successfully completed all the tasks.

There are no words to describe how grateful I am for the NEDP. It helped me to reach my dreams to go to college and to get a job. Thank you so much. To my teachers, my tutors, and the director of the program, may God continue blessing each of you.

The NEDP assesses academic, work readiness, and life skills including:



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NEDP has made it very challenging for me on all levels of study. This has showed and proved to me that I can accomplish any task set before me. This is on my time schedule and study at my convenience. All the help I needed was available. Friendly and helpful NEDP staff. Thank you!