SUNY Sullivan’s 24-Credit Hour High School Equivalency Program

Enroll in a degree program and earn a high school equivalency diploma after completing 24 college credits in the following areas with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 (C) or better:

• 6 credits in English Language Arts, which can include writing, speaking, and/or reading (literature;
• 3 credits in mathematics;
• 3 credits in natural science;
• 3 credits in social science;
• 3 credits in humanities;
• 6 credits in student’s degree program.
• All 24 college credits apply toward a degree or certificate program.
• Students may take additional credits while completing the 24-Credit Hour Program, including developmental education courses; however, those do not count toward the 24 credits.
• Financial Aid Programs are available to qualifying students.

Everyone* who needs a high school equivalency diploma is eligible

This includes:

• Home schooled students;
• Students who have stopped attending high school;
• School-aged students who wish to attend college early;
• Adults with a high school diploma not recognized in New York State; and
• Adults without a high school diploma.

*Some students will need permission from their local high school to participate.

How to Apply for the 24-Credit Hour Program:

• Complete an application for admission to SUNY Sullivan.
• Our schedulers will contact you to set up an appointment.
• If you attend to apply for financial aid, complete your FAFSA.
• Have your high school mail or fax an official academic transcript of all work completed before you withdrew.

If you have questions, call the Office of Admissions at (845) 434-5750, ext. 4287.