Online High School

Career Online High School (COHS) 

 

Note: We currently do not have available scholarships, but will have more in the near future. Please stay tuned!

 

Earn An Accredited High School Diploma and Career Certificate Online

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The Northwest Regional Library System’s Career Online High School (COHS) program offers adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and a career certificate online.

The library’s program provides a limited number of scholarships to qualified students looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education.

Who can apply:
• Residents 19 and older of Bay, Gulf, and Liberty counties.
• Current Northwest Regional Library System library card holders.
• Individuals who do not have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have completed at least one year of high school. 

What to expect:
• Must complete your courses within the 18-month scholarship period.
• Coursework is available online 24/7.
• The school will assign you an academic coach to support and guide you.
• Some high school credits can be transferred.
• You will need to dedicate a minimum of 8 – 10 hours a week to study.

Scholarships:
• See if the program works for you by completing one prerequisite class within two weeks.
• Successful applicants are contacted by the library with information about the probationary period.
• During the 4-week probationary period, you will be expected to complete two courses to be awarded a scholarship.
          • Complete your first assignment within 3 days of start date.
          • Complete two courses within 28 days.
• If you are unable to complete the required courses, contact your academic advisor or the library to be eligible for scholarships in the future.

If you are interested in this program please click on the Florida Career Online High School link below. The first step to apply is to complete the Are You Ready? survey by clicking on the button or the Get Started button on the webpage. Be sure to select Northwest Regional Library System as your library.

For more information or questions, please contact the library at 850-522-2100.

Scholarships in 2024 & 2025 are funded by the Edward F. Hickey Jr. Trust. The program is administered by Smart Horizons Career Online Education.