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Penn Foster High School Graduate Advancement Program  

Thinking about what comes next after high school? Continuing your academic journey beyond high school can make a big difference in your life by helping you qualify for raises, promotions, and exciting new career paths. 



Because your success is important to us, we’ve partnered with four other educational partners to help you keep your momentum going. Take advantage of these options, with some offers that are exclusively for Penn Foster High School graduates.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Thinking about what comes after high school? Explore your next steps with Penn Foster and our educational partners.

How the PFHS Graduate Advancement Program Works

1

Explore your options.

Discover the great programs and career paths that Penn Foster, Southern New Hampshire University, University of Maryland Global Campus, and Sophia Learning have to offer.    

2

Find Your Fit.

Learn more about each educational provider and the programs they offer by following the link and filling out a contact form or creating an account! Depending on your path forward, you’ll be connected with Penn Foster or one of our partners to get more information. Our partners can also share more about how their partnership works with PFHS, answer questions about tuition, classes, and more! 

3

Enroll.

You know what the right move is for you and you've just made an important decision for your future. You'll take the next step by completing the enrollment process for your chosen academic partner and continue paving your path toward the life and career you want! 

You'll take the next step by completing the enrollment process for your chosen academic partner and continue paving your path toward the life and career you want! 

Learn more about each educational provider and the programs they offer by following the link and filling out a contact form or creating an account! Depending on your path forward, you’ll be connected with Penn Foster or one of our partners to get more information. 

Choose Your Next Steps: 

Penn Foster's Veterinary Programs

Penn Foster's Healthcare Programs

From learning how to teach dogs new tricks as an obedience trainer to providing animal care alongside a veterinarian as a vet tech, explore the different paths you can take in the exciting and rewarding world of animal care.  

Now is a great time to enter this booming field1. Whether you prefer to tend to patients directly and aid doctors in their work or work behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly in the medical world, Penn Foster has plenty of career training options for you. 

Save 10% when you enroll into your next program2  

Save 10% when you enroll into your next program.2  

Learn More About Our Vet Programs

Learn More About Our Healthcare Programs

Sophia Learning

Southern New Hampshire University 

Penn Foster Healthcare Programs – According to the BLS, healthcare jobs will add 1.9 million openings each year for the next decade1, making now the perfect time to start your career.


Penn Foster Veterinary Programs – Love animals? Turn your passion into a career in animal care, from dog training to supporting veterinarians as a vet tech.

Southern New Hampshire University transforms the lives of students. As a private, nonprofit university, they've set out to provide high-quality, innovative pathways to meet the needs of all students at an affordable price.  

Want to accelerate your degree program and save some money in the process? With Sophia Learning, you can. Thanks to their individual college-level courses, you don't need to commit to a full program to get the ball rolling on your college goals.  


Save $20 off your first month with Sophia Learning. Complete courses starting at just $993.  

Choose from 200+ degree programs with low tuition rates and 8-week undergraduate terms. 

Learn More About Sophia Learning 

Learn More About SNHU

Southern New Hampshire University – SNHU offers affordable, innovative pathways to help students transform their lives.

University of Maryland Global Campus

University of Maryland Global Campus was founded in 1947 to serve the educational needs of working adults and service members.  Today, UMGC offers more than 135 online, skills-based degrees and certificates and provides the student support services you need to achieve your educational goals.

UMGC – UMGC is the nation's largest public university, providing affordable online programs and student services to help you achieve your educational goals. 

Save up to 25% on most programs and have your application fee waived.

Learn More About UMGC

Sophia – Accelerate your degree and save money with Sophia’s flexible, college-level courses—no need to commit to a full program to get started.

Median Wages by Education Level

There's good reason to continue your education from here, because according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the more you learn, the more you can earn.4

SOME COLLEGE

$53,040/yr

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 

$48,360/yr

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

$57,148/yr

Penn Foster Partnership FAQs

What is the PFHS Graduate Advancement Program?

The PFHS Graduate Advancement Program is a partnership between Penn Foster High School and four other educational partners. It's designed to help you continue your education and career journey by providing you with more options after you earn your high school diploma.

Who is eligible for the PFHS Graduate Advancement Program?

Learners who have earned their high school diplomas through Penn Foster are eligible. Some programs may have additional requirements, such as age or completion of specific forms.

What are the main benefits of using the PFHS Graduate Advancement Program?

Continuing your education beyond high school can open doors to new opportunities by helping you qualify for raises, promotions, and new career paths. The program provides access to a network of trusted schools and training programs. You can have peace of mind knowing that you're choosing a provider known for quality, while also benefiting from flexible and affordable educational opportunities with access to great savings and benefits.

How do I enroll with a PFHS Graduate Advancement Program partner?

You can explore each educational partner's offerings and follow their enrollment steps directly. Penn Foster provides links and resources to help guide you through the process.

What is the cost of continuing education through the PFHS Graduate Advancement Program?

Costs vary by each partner and program. However, all PFHS Graduate Advancement Program partners share a focus on affordability, with options that may include low monthly payments, tuition discounts, and accelerated course formats.

Penn Foster Career School, College, and High School have all met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in Washington, D.C. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

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1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Healthcare Occupations." Accessed August 8, 2025.

2Some exclusions apply. Offer only valid for college and select career programs. Reach out to our Admissions Team to see if your program of interest is eligible. Students must complete and have paid in full for their Penn Foster High School program before they are eligible to re-enroll into another Penn Foster program. Students under the age of 17 must complete a Minimum Age Exemption Request Form before enrolling into some college and career courses.

3After the first month, the subscription will be $99 per month. 

4Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Education pays, 2024," Career Outlook, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025.