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The Erie County Home Schoolers Diploma Association was established to provide a high school diploma that
meets or exceeds the standards of Act 1988-169. The development of this diploma in 1993 was triggered by
two factors: the recommendation of the Pennsylvania Department of Education concerning home school diplomas
and the desire to provide the local home school organization with a diploma recognized by PHEAA
(Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency), making home school graduates eligible for state loans.
Since that time, there have been additional ways accepted to prove closure of secondary education and
provide for financial aid for post high school education. However, many people still choose diploma programs.
We offer four diploma options to Pennsylvania
residents who are following the Pennsylvania home school law or the home tutoring law. The General
Diploma is for any student who has met the basic requirements of the law and has evaluator letters to
this effect. The Academic Diploma is for those who would like more specific requirements, which are
attainable by most students. The Academic Diploma with Honors is for those who want to
strive for a higher standard or who excel in a particular subject area. The Academic Diploma with Specialization
is for those who have taken a concentration of courses in either Business or a Vocational area.
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