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ADULT HIGH SCHOOL Diploma Program (AHS-DP)
The AHS Diploma (AHS-DP) program enables adults, no longer enrolled in public high school, to
complete the required courses and state assessments to earn a standard high school diploma. Course
requirements are in accordance with standards established by the state.
Definition
An AHS (DP) student is one who:
● does not possess a high school or state-approved diploma
● is 16 years of age or older, and
● is officially withdrawn from an elementary or secondary program
● needs to complete credits to receive a high school diploma
Courses
Courses are designed for the student to obtain credits upon completion of courses and passing of state
mandated assessments necessary to qualify for a high school diploma. Except as provided elsewhere in law,
the graduation standards for adults shall be the same as those for secondary students.
AHS-DP students are not required to take a state-approved assessment before taking academic classes in
the program.
Tuition
As of July 1, 2011, all adult education programs are required to charge the following tuition rates per
Florida Statute§ 1009.22.
Tuition for all adult education students (excluding co-enrolled): $45.00 block tuition rate for
each half year in a program year (July 1 - June 30)
$30.00 block tuition rate for each term in a program year (July 1 - June 30)
School district policies and procedures for the collection of fees and the use of tuition funds can be
located in School Board Policy 8.081.
Residency for Tuition Purposes
Residency for tuition purposes for all adult general education programs was eliminated as of July 1,
2014.
Exemptions. No fees shall be charged to students who are fee exempt based upon state law. Students
enrolled in workforce programs as provided for in Florida Statutes §§1009.25 and 1011.80, are exempt
from the payment of tuition. For students claiming a fee exemption because of the lack of a fixed,
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