1 Based on internal data from Penn Foster Group, 2024
2 Based on data from a 2024 Penn Foster Group End of Program survey of all programs.
Penn Foster Group Graduation
Graduation is your moment to shine. Find out how you can celebrate this incredible milestone!
Catch a Glimpse of the Magic
The energy in the arena last year was unreal. Over 1,600 grads, alongside their friends and family, traveled from all over the country to celebrate graduation in person—and the next ceremony could be your turn to walk the stage.
Check out last year’s highlight reel for a glimpse of what’s waiting for you at graduation.
2024 Penn Foster Group Graduation Highlights
High energy music playing.
Save the Date for the 2025 Graduation Ceremony
The 2025 Graduation is coming! If you’d like to walk the stage and celebrate your accomplishments in person, here’s what you need to know.
- When: August 16, 2025
- Where: Gas South Arena, Duluth, Georgia
- Who can attend: Any graduate from any year. You’ll need to register soon to attend.
Eligible graduates will receive an email inviting them to the ceremony this spring, including information on how to register, how family and friends can purchase guest tickets, and where to get your graduation regalia! The link to register will be posted on our social media pages and this website, as well.
Have questions or need help? Check out the FAQs on this page or reach out to [email protected]. Be sure to provide your full name and student ID number.
Got Graduation Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
Monet Carter, Penn Foster, High School, 2025 GotY
0:00
Hi, my name is Monae Carter and I'm
0:03
proud to be a part of the graduating
0:05
class of 2025.
0:07
My journey to graduation has been
0:10
anything but easy. But that's exactly
0:14
why it means so much to me. I faced a
0:17
long life battle with sickel SC and it's
0:21
affected nearly every part of my life,
0:24
especially my education. On top of that,
0:28
I've dealt with mental health struggles
0:29
that made it difficult to complete
0:31
assignments on time and stay focused
0:34
when things got overwhelming.
0:36
There were moments when it felt like the
0:39
odds were stacked too high and giving up
0:42
seemed easier.
0:45
But I made a promise to myself I would
0:48
graduate
0:50
no matter how long it took or how hard
0:52
it got. I kept going. To me, education
0:57
isn't just about grades or books. It's
1:02
about learning how to survive, how to
1:04
adapt, and how to believe in yourself
1:08
when it feels impossible.
1:11
Earning this diploma is more than
1:15
academic success. It represents health,
1:19
growth, and strength I didn't know I
1:22
had. I believe I should be selected as
1:25
graduate of the year because my story
1:29
reflects the heart of perseverance.
1:31
I've worked harder than most people will
1:34
ever know and I've turned my challenges
1:37
into motivation.
1:40
I want to represent students who feel
1:43
unseen.
1:44
Those who battle invisible illnesses,
1:48
who carry mental, emotional weight,
1:53
but still push forward with courage.
1:56
Thank you for considering me. Graduation
1:59
is not my finish line. It's my
2:01
foundation.
2:03
And I hope to keep showing others that
2:07
no matter your obstacles, you can rise
2:11
and you can succeed.
Hi, my name is Monae Carter and I'm
0:03
proud to be a part of the graduating
0:05
class of 2025.
0:07
My journey to graduation has been
0:10
anything but easy. But that's exactly
0:14
why it means so much to me. I faced a
0:17
long life battle with sickel SC and it's
0:21
affected nearly every part of my life,
0:24
especially my education. On top of that,
0:28
I've dealt with mental health struggles
0:29
that made it difficult to complete
0:31
assignments on time and stay focused
0:34
when things got overwhelming.
0:36
There were moments when it felt like the
0:39
odds were stacked too high and giving up
0:42
seemed easier.
0:45
But I made a promise to myself I would
0:48
graduate
0:50
no matter how long it took or how hard
0:52
it got. I kept going. To me, education
0:57
isn't just about grades or books. It's
1:02
about learning how to survive, how to
1:04
adapt, and how to believe in yourself
1:08
when it feels impossible.
1:11
Earning this diploma is more than
1:15
academic success. It represents health,
1:19
growth, and strength I didn't know I
1:22
had. I believe I should be selected as
1:25
graduate of the year because my story
1:29
reflects the heart of perseverance.
1:31
I've worked harder than most people will
1:34
ever know and I've turned my challenges
1:37
into motivation.
1:40
I want to represent students who feel
1:43
unseen.
1:44
Those who battle invisible illnesses,
1:48
who carry mental, emotional weight,
1:53
but still push forward with courage.
1:56
Thank you for considering me. Graduation
1:59
is not my finish line. It's my
2:01
foundation.
2:03
And I hope to keep showing others that
2:07
no matter your obstacles, you can rise
2:11
and you can succeed.
A Story Behind Every Diploma
Meet Monet, who turned doubt into determination and graduated stronger than ever.
“Graduation is not my finish line—it’s my foundation. And I hope to keep showing others that no matter your obstacles, you can rise and you can succeed.”
-Monet Carter, 2025 Graduate of the Year Winner
Your Story Belongs in This Yearbook
Check out the digital yearbook below to celebrate your fellow graduates or own your moment in the spotlight.
Add your name, tell your story, and help inspire future students to reach their own dreams.
Kenneth "Wade" Wiggins, Penn Foster, High School, 2025 GotY
0:00
Hey, what's up, Pimp Foster, and the
0:02
incredible class of 2025? We did it.
0:05
Yes. And my name is Kenneth Wade
0:08
Wiggins. Uh, but most people call me
0:10
Wade. And I'm here to celebrate
0:12
something I thought I once never
0:14
achieved. On April the 30th, 2025, I did
0:18
what I used to believe was impossible. I
0:20
earned my high school diploma from Pen
0:22
Foster. And for years, I had buried that
0:25
dream under self-doubt. But I finally
0:27
chose to believe in myself. And today I
0:29
stand here proud, grateful, and proof
0:32
that it's never too late to finish what
0:34
you start. So I work at Amazon and I'm
0:38
also a full-time caregiver for my
0:40
grandmother who I'm so thankfully for.
0:42
Life has kept me busy. But through it
0:44
all, I always try to show up for my
0:46
family and for the community. Even with
0:49
everything on my plate, I had never let
0:51
go of the dream finishing high school.
0:53
For years, I thought that chapter was
0:55
closed until I found Pin Foster last
0:58
July and I was given that second chance.
1:01
For over 20 years, my mom and my family
1:05
encouraged me to get back and finish and
1:08
get my diploma. I tried the GED route
1:11
several times, but didn't succeed. It
1:13
just never felt like the right path for
1:15
me. Still, my family never gave up on
1:17
me, and even when I doubted myself. Then
1:19
last year, I watched my nephews graduate
1:21
and walk across the stage at their high
1:23
school for graduation. I was so
1:25
overwhelmed with pride. That moment set
1:28
a fire deep down from a dream that I had
1:30
buried so many years ago. I told myself,
1:34
"It's my turn next." Now graduating at
1:37
42, it means more than I could ever
1:40
imagine. Through Pin Foster, I was able
1:43
to pick that dream back up and finish
1:46
strong. The early mornings, the late
1:48
nights, the commitment, it was all worth
1:50
it. I learned it's never too late to
1:52
start again. The path may not be
1:54
traditional, but it's never too late to
1:56
chase the dream. And if you stay
1:58
committed to the dream, you can get
2:00
there.
2:01
My story is for anyone who has ever put
2:04
their dreams on hold. If I can do it
2:06
with a full-time job, caregiving
2:08
responsibilities, and everything else
2:10
that life throws at me, so can you. So,
2:13
keep going. You're never too old to
2:15
chase your dream. Dream big, be
2:18
consistent, stay persistent, and believe
2:20
in the impossible. So, here's to the
2:23
class of 2025, the second chances, and
2:26
the full circle moments. Thank you, Pin
2:28
Foster, for this opportunity. Thank you
2:31
to my family and friends for believing
2:33
in me. And most importantly, thank you
2:35
to God, my father, my Lord Jesus Christ,
2:38
my personal savior, for giving me the
2:40
strength and the power to accomplish
2:42
this goal.
Hey, what's up, Pimp Foster, and the
0:02
incredible class of 2025? We did it.
0:05
Yes. And my name is Kenneth Wade
0:08
Wiggins. Uh, but most people call me
0:10
Wade. And I'm here to celebrate
0:12
something I thought I once never
0:14
achieved. On April the 30th, 2025, I did
0:18
what I used to believe was impossible. I
0:20
earned my high school diploma from Pen
0:22
Foster. And for years, I had buried that
0:25
dream under self-doubt. But I finally
0:27
chose to believe in myself. And today I
0:29
stand here proud, grateful, and proof
0:32
that it's never too late to finish what
0:34
you start. So I work at Amazon and I'm
0:38
also a full-time caregiver for my
0:40
grandmother who I'm so thankfully for.
0:42
Life has kept me busy. But through it
0:44
all, I always try to show up for my
0:46
family and for the community. Even with
0:49
everything on my plate, I had never let
0:51
go of the dream finishing high school.
0:53
For years, I thought that chapter was
0:55
closed until I found Pin Foster last
0:58
July and I was given that second chance.
1:01
For over 20 years, my mom and my family
1:05
encouraged me to get back and finish and
1:08
get my diploma. I tried the GED route
1:11
several times, but didn't succeed. It
1:13
just never felt like the right path for
1:15
me. Still, my family never gave up on
1:17
me, and even when I doubted myself. Then
1:19
last year, I watched my nephews graduate
1:21
and walk across the stage at their high
1:23
school for graduation. I was so
1:25
overwhelmed with pride. That moment set
1:28
a fire deep down from a dream that I had
1:30
buried so many years ago. I told myself,
1:34
"It's my turn next." Now graduating at
1:37
42, it means more than I could ever
1:40
imagine. Through Pin Foster, I was able
1:43
to pick that dream back up and finish
1:46
strong. The early mornings, the late
1:48
nights, the commitment, it was all worth
1:50
it. I learned it's never too late to
1:52
start again. The path may not be
1:54
traditional, but it's never too late to
1:56
chase the dream. And if you stay
1:58
committed to the dream, you can get
2:00
there.
2:01
My story is for anyone who has ever put
2:04
their dreams on hold. If I can do it
2:06
with a full-time job, caregiving
2:08
responsibilities, and everything else
2:10
that life throws at me, so can you. So,
2:13
keep going. You're never too old to
2:15
chase your dream. Dream big, be
2:18
consistent, stay persistent, and believe
2:20
in the impossible. So, here's to the
2:23
class of 2025, the second chances, and
2:26
the full circle moments. Thank you, Pin
2:28
Foster, for this opportunity. Thank you
2:31
to my family and friends for believing
2:33
in me. And most importantly, thank you
2:35
to God, my father, my Lord Jesus Christ,
2:38
my personal savior, for giving me the
2:40
strength and the power to accomplish
2:42
this goal.
Not All Paths to Graduation Look the Same
At 42, 2025 Graduate of the Year runner-up Kenneth “Wade” Wiggins proves that you can find your own path to success.
“I learned it's never too late to start again. The path may not be traditional, but it's never too late to chase the dream—and if you stay committed to the dream, you can get there.”
Proof You're in Good Company
From students who faced unimaginable challenges to young achievers who wanted to accelerate their education, our graduates share how they achieved their goals. Join us as we celebrate their incredible journeys and the impact they’re making on their communities.
63,802
Students Graduated in 2024
Each year, thousands of graduates open the door to new possibilities.1
1,362
Attended Graduation in 2024
Students traveled from across the country to celebrate their hard work and perseverance.1
92%
Achieved Their Goals
92% of surveyed alumni in 2024 felt they achieved their goals since graduating.2