High School Units Program

All of our high school classes are offered through our on-line learning platform Edgenuity. All courses are proficiency-based, and students are required to obtain the 24 necessary credits for a SC high school diploma. 

Our students can complete our program all virtually, in-person, or through a blended model of both.

2024 - 2025 School Year

We will begin taking new applications on July 1, 2025. Please vist the main page of our web page for dirctions.

Once you have completed the application, please allow at least two days for our office staff to contact you to set up your orientation. 

High School Diploma Registration/Orientation Dates for the 2025 - 2026 School Year begin the flast week of July and run through the school year. 

NOTE: All students must be registered, tested, and have ALL FEES paid in full before attending the first class.

Class Meeting Times and Fees:

Daytime Classes - Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Evening Classes - Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Fees: $60.00 per semester/$120.00 for the year

High School Units Information:

• Students can take as many units as agreed upon with the school and teachers
• Each unit will be completed through Edgenuity and is proficiency based
• In-person assistance is available based on the schedule above
• Lifelong Learning has a high school graduation ceremony that graduates are invited to participate in. 

Payment is cash or MySchoolBucks. There is an additional 4.25% fee to pay by MySchoolBucks.

High School Diploma Program - Sullivan Center Campus

In order to receive a South Carolina High School Diploma, each student must satisfy the following requirements:

Successfully complete 24 Carnegie units of coursework:

• Language Arts - 4 units
• Mathematics - 4 units
• Social Studies - 3 units
• Science - 3 units
• .5 Financial Literacy
• Electives - 9 units
• Computer Science - 1 unit
• Total - 24 units

If you're ready to make an effort to "graduate," Lifelong Learning can help you complete your high school diploma or GED requirement.

• Earn more money
  • The national average is $9,700 more per year compared to people without a high school diploma.
  • This means that on average people can earn $568,000 over a lifetime with their high school diploma or GED.
• Required to enter technical school, college, or university.
• Minimum requirement for MOST jobs.

Are the High School Diploma and the GED equivalent?
Not exactly, but they are both a ticket to get most jobs and to enter colleges and universities. 95% of all colleges accept the GED. When you come in for your assessment and registration, our advisors can help you decide which educational path is right for you.

What high school name will be on my High School Diploma?
The name will be the high school that you last attended, or the high school that is in the attendance area where you are living now.

NOTE: All students must be registered, tested, and have ALL FEES paid in full before attending the first class.

• Cost: $60 per semester fee
• Adults 17 years of age or older
• Complete 24 Carnegie units of specified coursework
• Our method of instruction is through Edgenuity (computer-based)
• Self paced with certified teacher's assistance