Students seeking admission to Florida College System (FCS) institutions are required to provide documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent. In Florida, students earn a State of Florida High School Equivalency ....

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Comments Open:: 7/19/2021
Summary:: The proposed rule will provide a mechanism for student admission to a FCS institution with a high school equivalency diploma that is issued by another state, which are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as alternatives to the GED® for financial aid purposes.
Purpose:: Students seeking admission to Florida College System (FCS) institutions are required to provide documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent. In Florida, students earn a State of Florida High School Equivalency Diploma by successfully passing the 2014 GED® Test. Other states award state-recognized high school equivalency diplomas through passing scores on the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) or California High School Proficiency ...
Rulemaking Authority:: 1001.02(1), 1007.263(2)(a), F.S.
Law:: 1007.263, F.S.
Related Rules: (1): 6A-10.0240. Minimum Standards for Out-of-state High School Equivalency Diplomas