Section 1507.210  Eligible Candidates

An individual is eligible to complete their State of Illinois High School Diploma through the transcript-based alternative method of credentialing program if the individual meets all of the following conditions:

a)         Attended a state-recognized and accredited public or private high school, a state-recognized and accredited postsecondary institution or adult education program, or a foreign institution of higher education.

b)         Meets one of the following requirements:

1)         Is 18.5 years of age or older and the individual high school graduating class must be, at minimum, in the third quarter of their senior year.

2)         17-year-olds are only eligible if the individual's high school graduating class has graduated, and the individual presents a withdrawal letter as specified in Section 1507.102.

c)         Does not have a high school diploma nor a State of Illinois High School Diploma and is not currently enrolled in secondary school.

d)         Is a resident of the State of Illinois for at least 30 days prior to the initial transcript evaluation.

e)         Has completed at least 75% (13 credits) of the minimum graduation requirements as outlined in this Part.

f)         Has paid the application fee and submitted an application that contains:

1)         Sealed transcripts for review;

2)         A photocopy of acceptable identification; and

3)         A certification that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements described in this Section.