Adults
Adult students are mature students who have turned 20 years old prior to September 1st of the current school year. As such, their education is no longer funded by the Alberta government and those wishing to upgrade must cover the cost of their education. The current adult rate through the Career High School is $550.00 for a five credit course, or $110.00 for a one credit course. Adults can access career / educational planning and counseling; as well as learn about the short cuts and advantages given to adult students. Financial assistance is available for eligible adults. To arrange for funding, call Jason Heistad at Olds College (403-556-8351). Tuition must be paid before course work can begin. Who is a mature student?
Look under "Mature Student" in the Guide to Education to see the criteria for mature students. If you are uncertain about your status as a mature student, please call Learner Records and Data Exchange at (780) 422-9337 (toll-free 310-0000).
A mature student may earn senior high school credits after successfully completing:
courses offered in a regular accredited school
courses offered under extension programs
courses offered by the Alberta Distance Learning Centre
diploma exams by Alberta Education with or without formal course instruction.
High School Equivalency Diploma for mature students
An alternative to obtaining your High School Diploma; Alberta offers a High School Equivalency Diploma. There are two other options available to mature students, they are outlined in Alberta's Guide to Education, under "High School Equivalency Diploma".
High School Diploma
The requirements for a High School Diploma can be found through the Courses / High School Planning link on this website.