High School Dropouts

If you have dropped out of high school and are between the ages of 18 and 24, please refer to the following career paths that can help you obtain your high school diploma and/or advance your career:

Opportunity	Program	Requirements	How to Obtain Documents or Criteria	Financial Aid Options	Duration
High school diploma	New Jersey Youth Corps Job Corps	Depends on registration	Depends on registration	Depends on registration	Depends on registration
Apprenticeship	Registered Apprenticeship	Depends on registration	Depends on registration	Depends on registration	1-6 years**
Training program	New Jersey's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)	High school diploma/HSE Selective Service registration*	Adult literacy for HSE Selective Service verification	Contact Your One-Stop Career Center	6 months -2 years.**
Two-year college	Community colleges/priority schools	High school diploma/HSE Selective Service registration*	Adult literacy for HSE Selective Service verification	FAFSA Scholarships: Chegg Scholarships: FastWeb	2-3 years**
Four-year college	Recognized colleges/universities	High school diploma/HSE Selective Service registration*	Adult literacy for HSE Selective Service verification	FAFSA Scholarships: Chegg Scholarships: FastWeb	4-6 years**

* Men born on or after January 1, 1960, must register with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Late registrations are accepted, but not after a man reaches his 26th birthday.
**Each individual applicant's situation varies.

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