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How can you get a high school diploma after dropping out?

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The easiest way would be to get your GED, which is a different type of diploma for students who are nontraditional high school graduates. At the end of the day, you'd take different types of courses at your pace (or at the pace of a program) so you can get your diploma in a nontraditional way.

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How can I translate my diploma to English?

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You don't typically have to translate your diploma—it's more of a document of proof that you've accomplished something. In most instances when you're trying to prove that you have a diploma, they're going to ask for a transcript from the schools you graduated from. With this in mind, it's better to either translate your transcripts or have your transcripts with you so you can share them with the right party.

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How can I get a copy of my high school diploma which I achieved in a different country?

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You will have to contact your former country’s department/ministry of education to ask for a copy of your high school diploma.

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How do I get a high school diploma?

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Earn all the credits required to obtain the diploma.

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How do I get a high school diploma from a school that has closed down its adult education program?

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You will have to contact your state or province’s department or ministry of education for a copy of your high school diploma. The ministry/department has every student on file including those who completed an adult high school program.

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I graduated in 1977 from Springfield Gardens in New York. I need a copy of my diploma.

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Since the school closed down in 2007, you will have to go the New York Department of Education’s website to request a copy.

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I took a course online in Ohio to get my diploma and can't find the school anywhere.

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You will have to contact the Ohio Department of Education to get a copy of your high school diploma. The department has a record of every student on file, including those who completed their high school education online.

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How do I get a diploma from a Catholic high school that has since closed?

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Contact the school board of the school that has closed and ask for a copy of your diploma.

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What if some schools don’t have the capability to give you your transcript?

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If you cannot get a copy of your high school diploma from your school, you will have to contact your state’s department of education and request a copy.

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I graduated in 1979, but lost all major records such as my high school diploma. How do I get a copy if my school closed down or combined with another school?

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You should contact your state’s department of education for getting your high school diploma copy. The department of education has every student on file.

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I am trying to get a copy of my diploma, what do I need to do? I called the board of education in my city and state but nobody is helping me. Is there anything you can do to help me?

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If you are unable to get a copy of your high school diploma from your former school or school board, then you will have to contact your state's Department of Education to get a copy as they have every student’s name on file.

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How can I get a form to fill out in order for me to request one?

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You will have to go to your state’s department of education’s website to fill out your information and pay a fee to get a copy of your diploma. After filling out your information and paying your fee, then you will have to wait a few weeks to receive your copy in the mail.

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How to get a copy of a high school diploma?

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You will have to contact the high school you previously attended and ask for a copy of your diploma. If the school has since closed down, contact your state’s department of education and ask for a copy.

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I got my high school diploma online at national high school but I lost it. How can I get a copy of it?

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You will have to contact your state’s department of education and ask for a copy of your diploma. The department of education has every student’s name in their records even students who got their diploma’s online.

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I received my GED and a diploma, yet they are severely water damaged how can I receive new ones received in 1996?

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To get a copy of your high school diploma, contact the school you previously attended and ask for a copy. If the school closed down contact your state’s department of education as they have every student’s name in their records. To get a copy of your GED you will have to contact the testing centre where you took your GED exam and ask for a copy of your GED.

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My son received his high school diploma with a online school. He does not remember the name of the school. How do we find his diploma?

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You will have to contact your state’s department of education and ask for a copy of your son’s diploma the department has every student on file.

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I received my high school diploma from an online program. Can't remember the name of the institution and I have lost my diploma they issued. How can I get a copy?

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You will have to contact your state or province’s department of education and ask for copy of your diploma. They keep the name of every student in their records even students who attended online programs.

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Contact the school you previously attended and ask for a copy of your diploma. If the school you attended has since closed down, contact your state’s department of education as they usually have every student in their records.

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