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Penn Foster Career School

Continue your education with a degree from Penn Foster Career School.

Penn Foster Career School

Penn Foster Career School has a tradition of excellence in home-based learning that goes back to 1890, making it one of the oldest and largest distance learning institutions in the world.

The school continues its legacy of providing effective distance learning programs that meet the needs of adults for scheduling flexibility, program selection and affordability.

As the name implies, Penn Foster Career School specializes in equipping students with vocational skills that are in demand in today’s job market. As part of the school’s mission to educate the whole person, its programs also integrate liberal arts content to enhance students’ critical thinking, communication and mathematical abilities.

Penn Foster Career School offers over many career-focused programs that can help you get a better job, a bigger paycheck and a broader perspective. Career Diploma and Certificate programs include:

  • Automotive
  • Business
  • Legal
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Services
  • Graphic Design
  • Technology
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Vocational Trades

Students at all levels can accommodate their personal learning styles with the option of using interactive online course materials, text-based materials, or a combination. The experienced faculty and staff provide support at every step of the way and are dedicated to helping you complete your program and find quality employment in your chosen field.

Request more information about Penn Foster Career School today, and find out how the leader in home-based vocational training can help you get on track to a rewarding career.

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Accreditation

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and is regionally accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.




School Facts

Institutional Accrediting Agency Agency that determines the quality of education and training for an institution of higher education.
Distance Education and Training Council Accrediting Commission

Address Physical location of institution's main/corporate office or headquarters.
925 Oak Street
Scranton PA 18515

Calendar Type When you can enroll in/take classes.
Enroll and begin your studies when you’re ready. You can enroll anytime with our continuous enrollment option. There’s no need to rearrange your schedule, or give up your current job or family time. Learning is at your convenience.

Delivery Format Is learning completed entirely online, and are there any special teaching methods?
Online. Class is in session whenever you’re ready to learn. Learning materials are shipped right to your door. You can also access your study materials and student information, take exams, check your grades, e-mail your instructors, even enroll online.

Technical Requirements Required hardware/software that you'll need in order to run the course software.
Certain programs do have specific PC requirements. Please request additional information.

Geographic Restrictions Can you take the programs anywhere?
None.

Loans Offered The types of loans can you make use of to help fund your education.
Penn Foster Career School offers All Inclusive Pricing where your tuition price includes all materials you need including textbooks, study guides, and learning aids and also 0% APR Financing for those that apply.