Adults can earn a high school diploma
The Library is now accepting applicants to complete high school through a tuition-free accredited online program. Library cardholders age 18 and older can earn a high school diploma - not a GED - while also receiving college or career planning assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Excel Adult High School?
- Excel Adult High School is a nationally accredited online high school diploma and career certification program available through the St. Charles City-County Library. This program offers free enrollment to a limited number of qualified adult students.
- What is the difference between a GED and High School Diploma?
- While both the GED and the high school diploma are important, there are several differences between them: among the most significant is the fact that some colleges, institutions, and organizations require a high school diploma and may not accept a GED. In addition to providing a high school diploma, Excel Adult High School prepares students for what comes next—whether that's college, a promotion at work, or a new career.
- Who can apply for Excel Adult High School?
- Residents of St. Charles County who are 18 or older and have a Library Card may apply. If you don’t have a Library Card, we’ll get you signed up for one!
- Does Excel Adult High School offer ELL courses?
- Yes. Excel Adult High School has English language learner tools built into each course that provide side-by-side translation to many major languages, as well as an audio reader to help students who need help with comprehension.
- How long does the program take?
- Those who are accepted are given 24 months to finish 21.5 credits, requiring approximately 8-10 hours per week of self-paced online study time.
- Can credits I already have transfer?
- If participants have high school credits or have completed portions of the GED, HiSET, or TASC, those credits can be transferred to help satisfy graduation requirements.
- What resources are available to Excel Adult High School Students?
- Every Excel student will have access to A personal coaching team, unlimited live tutoring, translation tools for English language learners, and a Chromebook computer. There are also many resources offered through the Library you can access by having a Library Card.
Excel Adult High School is offered, with support from the State of Missouri and the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation.
For more information please contact your nearest branch or email your questions to exceladulths@stchlibrary.org.