Legal acceptable routes for graduating high school in Texas:

1) Have a high school diploma from public school 2) General Education Development (GED) certificate 3) Or Have completed a high school education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under state law.  

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1. Four Year Colleges or Universities

Oak Brook Baptist encourages all graduates to attend a four-year college or university. Home school students are protected by law to attend any Texas public college or university; other requirements set by the school must also be met such as the SAT or ACT as well.  Most colleges or universities will require students to take a placement test, which is called the THEA, study material is available to prepare.  A bachelor's degree will be earned after successful completion of a four year college or university.  Home School graduates are exempt from the TAKS requirement for college admission. 

University of Houston- Downtown

University of Houston

Texas Southern University

Prairie View A&M University

Houston Baptist University

Lamar university

Sam Houston State University

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4.  Military Branch Options

Students must score a 50 or higher on the ASVAB test or have 15 college credit hours to be a candidate. We do not accept students who plan to join the military unless the RECRUITER is present. Home School Graduates and the Military

Admission Requirement:  Passing the ASVAB exam with a 50 +

Army

Navy

Air Force (ASVAB 75 or higher)

Marines

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Admission Requirements                                                                                      Students may or may not be accepted!                                                                 

Or an exam may be necessary for enrollment!

University of Phoenix                                       DeVry Institute

The Art Institute                                               Everest Institute

Remington College                                         Texas School of Business

Universal Technical Institute (UTI)                  American Intercontinental University (AIU)

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Alternative Trade School Options:



• Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A)
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Clinical Care Specialist / Patient Care Technician Intermediate
• Community Health Worker
• Cosmetology
• Electrocardiogrpahy (EKG) Technician
• Flexercise Group Fitness
• Gerontology
• Health Information Specialist
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Billing Clerk
• Medical Receptionist
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Air Conditioning
• Air Conditioning, Bilingual
• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Home Appliance Repair, Bilingual
• Home Technology Integration +
• Residential Wiring
• Residential Wiring, Bilingual
• Waste Quality and Wastewater Treatment
• Commercial Truck Driving
• Fire Training Academy

Lone Star College offers

• AutoCAD
• Automotive Technology   
• Aviation Management
• Child Care Director
• CNC Machining
• Computer Information Technology
• Computer Science 
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Dental Hygiene and Assisting
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography 
• Diesel Technician
• Electrician
• Electronics Technology  
• Emergency Medical Services Professions
• Engineering
• Floral Design
• Food Service Management
• Fork Lift
• Game Design and Simulation
• Health Information Technology 
• Hospitality Management
• Hotel Restaurant Management
• Interior Design
• Interpreter Training Technology   
• Law Enforcement
• Machining Technology  
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Massage Therapy Program
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Radiologic Technology
• Medication Aide
• Nurse Aide(CNA)
• Nursing  
• Occupational Therapy Assistant    
• Paralegal Studies
• Personal Training
• Pharmacy Technology   
• Phlebotomy
• Physical Therapist Assistant   
• Radiologic Technology
• Sonography
• Sports Management
• Truck Driving
• Veterinary Technology
• Vocational Nursing
• Welding Technology

San Jacinto College offers:

• Automotive
• Air Conditioning
• Child Director
• Culinary Arts
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)
• Fire Fighter
• License Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Imaging Technology
• Nurse (RN)
•  Paralegal
• Pharmacy Technician
• Physical Therapy
• Welding

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The Federal Student Aid Web Site Notes:

    In general to receive aid from federal student aid programs, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a citizen or eligible non-citizen of the U.S.

• Have a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) certificate, pass an approved "ability to benefit" test, or have completed a high school education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under state law.  (emphasis added)

• Enroll in an eligible program as a regular student seeking a degree or certificate.

• Be registered with the Selective Service if required (in general, if you are a male over the age of 18).”

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