The Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma (CSSD) is a high school equivalency credential available to Pennsylvania residents who do not possess a high school diploma and who have met criteria specified in the Pennsylvania Code (22 PA Code §4.72).
The Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma may be achieved by passing the GED® test or the HiSET® exam or by completing the 30 College Credit Option.
ELIGIBILITY FOR A DIPLOMA:
- Must be a resident of Pennsylvania and at least 18 year of age. 16 and 17 year olds need an age waiver from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Must not currently possess a secondary school diploma from the United States
- Must not be enrolled in a public, licensed private, registered accredited or licensed nonpublic secondary school
- Must have scored a passing score on a high school equivalency test in the same language OR have completed 30 semester hours of study at a U.S. accredited institution of postsecondary education
TEST TAKING LOCATIONS:
- Montgomery County OIC | 4056, 1101 Arch St 2nd floor, Norristown, PA 19401
- YWCA | 315 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
- Keystone Opportunity Center | 104 Main Street, PO Box 64183, Souderton, PA 18964