About Penn Foster Career School

Want a better job? Looking for a new career? Thought about starting your own business? Busy adults often don't have time to attend regularly scheduled classes, but through distance education everyone can now get the education they need. Penn Foster, the world's largest distance learning career school, has educated millions of adults through their accredited study-at-home programs.

When students complete their program they are awarded a Career Diploma. The school offers Career Diplomas in a wide variety of high-demand career fields, particularly in the areas of: business, technology, engineering, health services, education, and the trades. Career Diploma programs have gained in popularity because they contain a large amount of relevant, real-world applicable information that can be learned in a flexible format. They are ideal for people who are interested in changing careers but can't take time away from their current job or family obligations.

Penn Foster is Committed to Your Success

• Job Focused Programs. We offer vocational programs in the fastest-growing fields & business, technology, healthcare, and select trades.
• All Inclusive Pricing. Your tuition price includes all materials you need including textbooks, supplemental materials, study guides, and learning aids.
• Flexible Method of Study. You can study online or in print. Textbooks and learning materials are shipped directly to you. You decide which method best suits your learning style.
• Study At Home. There is no going to class. You choose the best time and place to complete your coursework.
• Network of Instructor Support. You work independently, but not alone. Expert faculty and support staff are just a phone call or email away.
• Affordable Tuition. Our tuition is among the lowest of all career schools. With our large student body we are able to cost-effectively deliver course materials and efficiently provide first-rate student services. These savings are passed along to our students through our low cost tuition.
• 0% APR Financing.
• Graduate Career Services. Graduates of Penn Foster can take advantage of the Penn Foster Career Services which include access to information on how to search for and find that great job, tips on interviewing, preparing a cover letter and we'll even have a Certified Professional Resume Writer help create your resume!

Nationally and Regionally Accredited

Penn Foster Career School is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) which is listed with the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for distance learning schools. Penn Foster Career School is also regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools for its high school and vocational-technical programs.