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Connecticut Online High School

Earn your high school diploma online in as little as 9 months, at your own pace. Accredited by DEAC and MSA-CESS. Start learning today - no waiting period!

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Accredited Connecticut Online High School

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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*By clicking the Request Info button, I am providing my electronic signature and giving my express written consent for U.S. Career Institute to mail, email, call or text me using automated technology including artificial voices, pre-recorded messages and auto-dialers about educational services and future offers at the information provided above, including my wireless number. I understand that I am not required to provide this consent to attend U.S. Career Institute. As an alternative to providing this consent, I may call the school at 866-250-6851.

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High School Curriculum

Tuition & Financing

Connecticut Online High School

Traditional high schools can’t meet the needs of every student. U.S. Career Institute’s Online High School offers a comprehensive, fully accredited option for students looking for an alternative. This allows us to offer diplomas that are recognized throughout Connecticut while still allowing students to learn at their own pace and on their own terms. Students of all ages and from all walks of life can now earn their Connecticut high school diplomas online, on schedules that work for them.

Who We Serve

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

The old brick-and-mortar style of high school education just doesn’t work for everyone. Connecticut teens who struggle with a traditional classroom setting now have a solid, flexible, fully accredited option. USCI’s Online High School is designed for students who benefit from extra flexibility and a self-paced approach to education, without the distractions that come along with classroom instruction.

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

Adults in Connecticut aged 18 and over who hold a full high school diploma earn an average of $11,439 more per year* than those who do not. That’s the power of a USCI education. We’ll work with you to help you earn an accredited high school diploma on your terms, and the benefits will transform the rest of your life.

USCI Homeschool

Connecticut Online Homeschool
9+ Months • $49/month

Homeschool families face a difficult question when high school rolls around: how to retain the flexibility homeschooling affords while also giving their teenage students an accredited high school diploma? U.S. Career Institute has the answer, will a completely online curriculum that matches your student’s ideal pace and learning style while conferring a diploma that they can take anywhere.

Why Get a High School Diploma Online in Connecticut?

To succeed in Connecticut, you need a solid education, and that begins with high school. Connecticut is the country’s best-educated state, and 91%* of all Connecticut residents aged 18 and over have earned their high school diplomas. Students who struggle with the restrictions of traditional high school education, or who dropped out of school their first time around, now have a golden opportunity to earn their diplomas and put themselves on a path to lasting success. Our fully online program allows us to tailor instruction for students who have difficulty in specific subjects, like math, giving them the time and guidance they need to master important concepts one at a time. The typical U.S. Career Institute student focuses on one or two courses at a time, allowing you to build confidence in your abilities as you grow your knowledge of crucial topics. Whatever your learning style, whatever your schedule, a Connecticut high school education through U.S. Career Institute has the flexibility to meet your ambitions on your terms.

A GED carries less weight with employers than a traditional high school degree like the one you’ll earn at U.S. Career Institute. Many adult learners feel pressured into taking their GED test, but a U.S. Career Institute diploma offers some key advantages while still allowing you time for work and family.

Required High School Courses & Classes

By following the Colorado state education standards, U.S. Career Institute’s Online High School meets the requirements of the Common Core. This alignment guarantees that our students master the core material that employers, colleges, and universities require. Along with traditional core classes like math, English, and sciences, U.S. Career Institute offers a wide range of electives and a carefully selected list of career-path programs that help make each student’s U.S. Career Institute experience truly their own.

Connecticut Vocational High School Online

U.S. Career Institute’s career pathways are groups of courses designed to give you a head start on the career of your choice. Connecticut has a wealth of opportunities for informed, motivated newcomers in the business, healthcare, veterinary services, paralegal studies, and fitness fields, and vocational education from U.S. Career Institute can help you get your foot in the door while you earn your high school diploma. Take a look at our career pathways page to learn how vocational education from U.S. Career Institute can jumpstart your career.

Online HS Career Path

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

Tuition and Financing

We are committed to meeting the needs of our students. That includes making a quality online high school education affordable to all Connecticut residents. Whether you are an adult looking to return to high school, a traditional student who needs a more flexible approach to your schoolwork, or a homeschool family searching for a flexible, accredited diploma program, our curriculum delivers. And with a wide variety of tuition and financing options available, you can get your high school career in gear today. See our tuition and financing page to learn more.

Tuition & Financing Options
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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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Citations & Disclaimers
*Bureau of Labor and Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Earnings and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment, 2020 on the internet at https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2021/data-on-display/education-pays.htm (visited January 24, 2022). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Earnings and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Earnings and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.

U.S. Career Institute does not guarantee the transferability of its credits to any other institution or acceptance of its diploma to meet college entrance requirements or requirements of potential employers. 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.

Looking for an Online High School program in your state? U.S. Career Institute's high school program is available to all states: 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.