Penn Foster Credit Transfer Policy

High School Transfer Credits

High School Transfer Credit Process. Call us today for a transcript review at no charge and you could save an average of $250 for prior credit you have earned! To receive high school transfer credits, an official transcript from an accredited institution recognized by Penn Foster must be submitted for evaluation. Transfer credits will be evaluated for comparable high school subjects where a full credit has been earned. Since high school programs vary, only an evaluation by Penn Foster will determine the actual number of transfer credits to be awarded. The maximum number of transfer credits allowed is 15.

Continuing Education Beyond High School

Once you graduate from Penn Foster High School, you’ve earned a nationally and regionally accredited high school diploma that can help you create a better future for yourself, whether it’s a new career, an opportunity at your current job, or even an advanced degree. See which nationally and/or regionally accredited institutions have accepted Penn Foster High School diplomas.

College Transfer Credits

You may receive credit for previous college coursework if the school you attended meets Penn Foster’s standards, the course work is eligible for transfer, and you received a minimum grade of “C.” Up to 75% of required credits may be transferred.

All approved transfer credits will be deducted from your tuition.

If you wish to receive credit, contact the college you attended and ask them to either submit an official electronic transcript or mail a copy of your official transcript(s) to be sent to Penn Foster College for evaluation.

Mail official transcripts to:
Student Service Center, 200 Hickory Street, Scranton, PA 18505 (under contract with Penn Foster College, AZ).

Penn Foster accepts electronic transcripts from credential services such as Parchment© and Scrip-Safe©.  Please check with your prior school for their electronic transcript process, or access one of these websites to see if they are a participant.

It is important to note that an official transcript is mailed directly from your previous school to Penn Foster or sent electronically via an authorized credential service listed above.

Has your college closed or have you completed one or more programs at Penn Foster College and are considering transferring to another school? You can get academic and financial credit for some of the coursework you have already taken! Click here for more info.

Transferring Penn Foster College Credits to Other Schools

Disclaimer: No form of accreditation guarantees that any learning institution will accept credits from any school as transfer credits.