How do Penn Foster College payment plans work?
Q. If you're enrolled in automatic payments with Penn Foster College, and you wish to continue to Semester Two, do you set up an additional payment schedule and continue to pay on Semester One, or do you consolidate both Semesters to a single payment? I'm confused as to how the automatic payment plan works as you're going through the program. Thanks!
Asked by Michael V - Thu Jul 26 17:14:39 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They consolidate your payment into one. Same monthly payment too.
Answered by Stephanie K - Fri Jul 27 13:46:03 2007
Q. If you're enrolled in automatic payments with Penn Foster College, and you wish to continue to Semester Two, do you set up an additional payment schedule and continue to pay on Semester One, or do you consolidate both Semesters to a single payment? I'm confused as to how the automatic payment plan works as you're going through the program. Thanks!
Asked by Michael V - Thu Jul 26 17:14:39 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They consolidate your payment into one. Same monthly payment too.
Answered by Stephanie K - Fri Jul 27 13:46:03 2007
Has anybody transferred college credits from Penn Foster to Ivy Tech?
Q. I'm currently at Ivy Tech but there are a couple of certificate programs through Penn Foster that I was looking at. Has anyone successfully transferred credits from Penn Foster College to Ivy Tech? Do they accept it?
Asked by CornChip - Sun Oct 11 15:37:51 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Admission and transfer requirements vary from institution to institution. Always check with your target college to see if they accept Ivy Tech credits. Regards, Penn Foster
Answered by Penn Foster School - Thu Oct 15 04:12:20 2009
Q. I'm currently at Ivy Tech but there are a couple of certificate programs through Penn Foster that I was looking at. Has anyone successfully transferred credits from Penn Foster College to Ivy Tech? Do they accept it?
Asked by CornChip - Sun Oct 11 15:37:51 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Admission and transfer requirements vary from institution to institution. Always check with your target college to see if they accept Ivy Tech credits. Regards, Penn Foster
Answered by Penn Foster School - Thu Oct 15 04:12:20 2009
Is Penn Foster College a legitimate online college?
Q. My friend just told me that she is getting an online degree through Penn Foster. Does anyone know if this college is legitimate? Or is it a diploma mill. It is awful expensive. I dont want to see her throw her money away.
Asked by Scullytheparrot - Sat Dec 15 17:53:36 2007 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Penn Foster ( is not a diploma mill and they are not comparatively expensive. By comparison, I pay $1500 per class (not program or degree) where I attend right now and the state school I got my BA from was $900+ per class. Penn Foster charges less than that for a semester in their associate's degrees and full course of study in their vocationals. Penn Foster is accredited by the DETC ( which is recognized by the US Dept. of Education ( and the CHEA ( The issue with Penn Foster (and the similar Ashworth) is that they are not regionally accredited. Most colleges will not accept their degrees in transfer (though some Penn Foster courses have been ACE evaluated and will transfer to some other colleges). Now, if your friend is doing a… [cont.]
Answered by CoachT - Tue Dec 18 09:21:40 2007
Q. My friend just told me that she is getting an online degree through Penn Foster. Does anyone know if this college is legitimate? Or is it a diploma mill. It is awful expensive. I dont want to see her throw her money away.
Asked by Scullytheparrot - Sat Dec 15 17:53:36 2007 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Penn Foster ( is not a diploma mill and they are not comparatively expensive. By comparison, I pay $1500 per class (not program or degree) where I attend right now and the state school I got my BA from was $900+ per class. Penn Foster charges less than that for a semester in their associate's degrees and full course of study in their vocationals. Penn Foster is accredited by the DETC ( which is recognized by the US Dept. of Education ( and the CHEA ( The issue with Penn Foster (and the similar Ashworth) is that they are not regionally accredited. Most colleges will not accept their degrees in transfer (though some Penn Foster courses have been ACE evaluated and will transfer to some other colleges). Now, if your friend is doing a… [cont.]
Answered by CoachT - Tue Dec 18 09:21:40 2007
What are your ideas on Penn Foster College and trade degrees?
Q. I have been working on diesel engines for a while now but I don't have any degree or certification. I have heard that Penn Foster isn't really helpful when it comes to professional degrees like education but what about the trades?...anyone?
Asked by Ire - Mon Jan 26 08:51:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can get your diesel certification at most community colleges, for fairly low cost. CCs are also entirely reputable, and appropriately accredited. The diesel training courses tend to be fairly short, so you won't have to spend too much time there in order to get the certificate you need. Penn Foster - the problems there are that the school doesn't have a good rep, and it's not appropriately accredited. I'd be afraid that you'd spend your money there, and end up with a worthless piece of paper. I'd rather you spend more and go to a reputable automotive/diesel trade school that's local to you. If you've been working on diesel engines for a while, you probably know others who are working in the industry, and local to you. Ask them… [cont.]
Answered by RoaringMice - Mon Jan 26 10:06:02 2009
Q. I have been working on diesel engines for a while now but I don't have any degree or certification. I have heard that Penn Foster isn't really helpful when it comes to professional degrees like education but what about the trades?...anyone?
Asked by Ire - Mon Jan 26 08:51:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can get your diesel certification at most community colleges, for fairly low cost. CCs are also entirely reputable, and appropriately accredited. The diesel training courses tend to be fairly short, so you won't have to spend too much time there in order to get the certificate you need. Penn Foster - the problems there are that the school doesn't have a good rep, and it's not appropriately accredited. I'd be afraid that you'd spend your money there, and end up with a worthless piece of paper. I'd rather you spend more and go to a reputable automotive/diesel trade school that's local to you. If you've been working on diesel engines for a while, you probably know others who are working in the industry, and local to you. Ask them… [cont.]
Answered by RoaringMice - Mon Jan 26 10:06:02 2009
Is penn foster college adapted for my needs?
Q. I am taking courses at penn for assistant veterinary and as I am living in europe I wonder if this program really helps me in finding a job after graduation.Can someone help me?who knows much about this ?
Asked by Teodora - Wed Sep 30 12:05:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Are you actually taking courses in veterinary assisting or veterinary technology? If the former then you are likely going to see only moderate value placed upon your certification because veterinary assisting is an entry--level position and there is no special training or educatio required to take the position. If you are taking their veterinary technology program, then you are going to be in better shape. In many states in the US you must have a degree in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Assoc. accredited school in order to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam and be credentialed as a veterinary technician. Penn Foster is an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program. That being said, Penn… [cont.]
Answered by CindyRVT - Thu Oct 1 12:53:17 2009
Q. I am taking courses at penn for assistant veterinary and as I am living in europe I wonder if this program really helps me in finding a job after graduation.Can someone help me?who knows much about this ?
Asked by Teodora - Wed Sep 30 12:05:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Are you actually taking courses in veterinary assisting or veterinary technology? If the former then you are likely going to see only moderate value placed upon your certification because veterinary assisting is an entry--level position and there is no special training or educatio required to take the position. If you are taking their veterinary technology program, then you are going to be in better shape. In many states in the US you must have a degree in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Assoc. accredited school in order to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam and be credentialed as a veterinary technician. Penn Foster is an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program. That being said, Penn… [cont.]
Answered by CindyRVT - Thu Oct 1 12:53:17 2009
Penn Foster College is it worth the money or not?
Q. I'm considering taking classes through Penn Foster and would appreciate anyones input wether it b good or bad. If anyone has had any experiences with them please share ur info and please be honest. Thanks for your help
Asked by Rae - Fri Mar 16 13:48:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, at least it will be easy! There have been several entries on here recently from people asking for the answers to Penn Foster tests, and several responses giving the answers in detail! So, that probably tells you two things: how hard it will be to finish your degree, and how much people from other schools will respect it.
Answered by matt - Fri Mar 16 14:29:10 2007
Q. I'm considering taking classes through Penn Foster and would appreciate anyones input wether it b good or bad. If anyone has had any experiences with them please share ur info and please be honest. Thanks for your help
Asked by Rae - Fri Mar 16 13:48:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, at least it will be easy! There have been several entries on here recently from people asking for the answers to Penn Foster tests, and several responses giving the answers in detail! So, that probably tells you two things: how hard it will be to finish your degree, and how much people from other schools will respect it.
Answered by matt - Fri Mar 16 14:29:10 2007
Are the certificates you receive from Penn Foster college online courses lagit and usable?
Q. I am considering the online Pharmacy Tech class, but I don't want to waste my time or money if it's not going to get me anywhere in the future. I want to be sure the certificate is acceptable and lagit.
Asked by ewee232003 - Tue Nov 20 09:48:05 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have taken classes through them and have not had any problems with the certificate. They are an accredited school. You can always check some job perspectives and ask if they would accept it. Good Luck!!
Answered by csjs536 - Tue Nov 20 09:57:33 2007
Q. I am considering the online Pharmacy Tech class, but I don't want to waste my time or money if it's not going to get me anywhere in the future. I want to be sure the certificate is acceptable and lagit.
Asked by ewee232003 - Tue Nov 20 09:48:05 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have taken classes through them and have not had any problems with the certificate. They are an accredited school. You can always check some job perspectives and ask if they would accept it. Good Luck!!
Answered by csjs536 - Tue Nov 20 09:57:33 2007
Can anyone tell me personal experiences about Penn Foster College?
Q. I just enrolled in their Health Information Technologies Associate's Degree Program. Any info on the school would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
Asked by dmspoon - Fri Sep 18 22:39:06 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. great school its accredited and credits evaluated by ACE
Answered by the great educator - Tue Sep 22 00:00:31 2009
Q. I just enrolled in their Health Information Technologies Associate's Degree Program. Any info on the school would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
Asked by dmspoon - Fri Sep 18 22:39:06 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. great school its accredited and credits evaluated by ACE
Answered by the great educator - Tue Sep 22 00:00:31 2009
Will all employers accept a degree from Penn Foster College?
Q. I've been reading alot of positive quotes and opinions online about PFC, but none of them said that they have found employment after completion!. Please fill me in.
Asked by Alexander - Wed Sep 23 00:23:15 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Will all employers...no. If you have a degree from PFC and another person has the same degree from a brick & mortar college, you won't be getting the job. PFC only offers two bachelor degrees; Business Management & Criminal Justice. If you really want to see what a degree from PFC is worth, go talk to some HR departments at various businesses and see what they tell you. If PFC was as good as it says it is, why would they continue to offer up to 28% off if you contact them today?
Answered by RLO - Wed Sep 23 14:26:24 2009
Q. I've been reading alot of positive quotes and opinions online about PFC, but none of them said that they have found employment after completion!. Please fill me in.
Asked by Alexander - Wed Sep 23 00:23:15 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Will all employers...no. If you have a degree from PFC and another person has the same degree from a brick & mortar college, you won't be getting the job. PFC only offers two bachelor degrees; Business Management & Criminal Justice. If you really want to see what a degree from PFC is worth, go talk to some HR departments at various businesses and see what they tell you. If PFC was as good as it says it is, why would they continue to offer up to 28% off if you contact them today?
Answered by RLO - Wed Sep 23 14:26:24 2009
Is Penn Foster College legit and how does it work?
Q. I noticed on their website that they say they are accredited but I've read of other schools that also say the same thing but they are a scam. Also, Does each class course a certain amount of weeks or do you do it at your own pace?
Asked by Oscrae1606 - Tue Oct 20 11:37:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not a big fan myself - way to big for my tastes: P.S. they just were bought again for the 2nd time in just a few years; last time they were bought their cost per credit hour went up. . .
Answered by David - Wed Oct 21 19:00:22 2009
Q. I noticed on their website that they say they are accredited but I've read of other schools that also say the same thing but they are a scam. Also, Does each class course a certain amount of weeks or do you do it at your own pace?
Asked by Oscrae1606 - Tue Oct 20 11:37:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not a big fan myself - way to big for my tastes: P.S. they just were bought again for the 2nd time in just a few years; last time they were bought their cost per credit hour went up. . .
Answered by David - Wed Oct 21 19:00:22 2009
Is penn foster college accredided by the us army for officer candidate school?
Q. Like in order to put in my package for officer candidate school i need to have a bachelors degree and i want to get my bachelors in criminial justice is penn foster accreditided by the army
Asked by ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() - Tue May 5 18:52:09 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Like in order to put in my package for officer candidate school i need to have a bachelors degree and i want to get my bachelors in criminial justice is penn foster accreditided by the army
Asked by ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() - Tue May 5 18:52:09 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
does anyone kno whee i can get the answers to penn foster college for free?
Q. i need the answers to accounting exam number 06160500. i don't mind doing it but i need to be finished by the end of october and it is impossible. i couldn't finish it in time because i have had a really rough year. if anyone can help thanks. i don't want anyone to judge me so if you don't have the answer please don't answer.
Asked by sweethartevilhart - Thu Sep 17 13:39:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Please do not solicit answers on Y!A, as this is considered cheating. If you need help, please contact the school. Penn Foster
Answered by Penn Foster School - Thu Sep 17 15:00:42 2009
Q. i need the answers to accounting exam number 06160500. i don't mind doing it but i need to be finished by the end of october and it is impossible. i couldn't finish it in time because i have had a really rough year. if anyone can help thanks. i don't want anyone to judge me so if you don't have the answer please don't answer.
Asked by sweethartevilhart - Thu Sep 17 13:39:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Please do not solicit answers on Y!A, as this is considered cheating. If you need help, please contact the school. Penn Foster
Answered by Penn Foster School - Thu Sep 17 15:00:42 2009
Is Penn Foster College online a good program for medical billing and coding?
Q. Is Penn Foster College online a good program for medical billing and coding?
Asked by redone78 - Thu Dec 4 22:16:22 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That school is an educational clearinghouse which offers programs in many different areas of study. They are not a specialized school of billing and coding. I'm going to Meditec.com for my coding/billing training.
Answered by Homegirl - Fri Dec 5 20:39:40 2008
Q. Is Penn Foster College online a good program for medical billing and coding?
Asked by redone78 - Thu Dec 4 22:16:22 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That school is an educational clearinghouse which offers programs in many different areas of study. They are not a specialized school of billing and coding. I'm going to Meditec.com for my coding/billing training.
Answered by Homegirl - Fri Dec 5 20:39:40 2008
wanting information about penn foster college veterinary technician semester two?
Q. Im just curious if anyone has gotten to the second semester of the veterinary technician program. im curious of the class line up and what i will be studying. in the semester one, i had to study computer literacy, anatomy and physiology, medical mathmatics, etc. anyone know what i will be studying for the second semester? thanks!
Asked by Angie V - Sat Mar 7 23:24:15 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Please direct your question to the school, not Y!A. Thanks, Penn Foster
Answered by Penn Foster School - Sun Mar 8 05:29:45 2009
Q. Im just curious if anyone has gotten to the second semester of the veterinary technician program. im curious of the class line up and what i will be studying. in the semester one, i had to study computer literacy, anatomy and physiology, medical mathmatics, etc. anyone know what i will be studying for the second semester? thanks!
Asked by Angie V - Sat Mar 7 23:24:15 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Please direct your question to the school, not Y!A. Thanks, Penn Foster
Answered by Penn Foster School - Sun Mar 8 05:29:45 2009
Does a degree from Penn Foster College carry the same weight as a degree from any other university?
Q. Does a degree from Penn Foster College carry the same weight as a degree from any other university?
Asked by Heather J - Wed Sep 2 00:35:09 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. penn foster is a great school and their is only about a 1 percent difference and that is that ra accreditd schools college credits transfer easier penn credits transfer as well but ra schools transfer easier
Answered by the great educator - Thu Sep 3 03:30:30 2009
Q. Does a degree from Penn Foster College carry the same weight as a degree from any other university?
Asked by Heather J - Wed Sep 2 00:35:09 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. penn foster is a great school and their is only about a 1 percent difference and that is that ra accreditd schools college credits transfer easier penn credits transfer as well but ra schools transfer easier
Answered by the great educator - Thu Sep 3 03:30:30 2009
Anyone ever had any problems with their exam grades from Penn Foster College?
Q. If you did, what did you do about it?
Asked by sxychryss - Wed Nov 26 12:56:03 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i had a slight problem but it was only 2 points so it wasn't a big issue for me. What year are u in. You can argue with theprofessor and try andget a hgher score.
Answered by rhpeach3 - Wed Nov 26 18:13:40 2008
Q. If you did, what did you do about it?
Asked by sxychryss - Wed Nov 26 12:56:03 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i had a slight problem but it was only 2 points so it wasn't a big issue for me. What year are u in. You can argue with theprofessor and try andget a hgher score.
Answered by rhpeach3 - Wed Nov 26 18:13:40 2008
Is the online College Penn Foster program a scam?
Q. I am looking for online Associate Degrees for Mechanical Engineering and I ran across Penn Foster, I just want to know if it is a scam or the real deal.
Asked by Joe - Mon Sep 1 13:01:19 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Penn Foster is accredited by the DETC which is recognized as a legitimate accreditor by the US Dept. of Education. Penn Foster (at the degree level) is not regionally accredited. That means that their course credit will not transfer to most senior (4-year) colleges. Many Penn Foster individual courses have been reviewed for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) and will, based on that evaluation, transfer to many senior (4-year) colleges. As online trade programs go, Penn Foster and Ashworth College are about equals. They serve a valid need for career preparation at the technical/trade level. I suspect though, that a career in Mechanical Engineering may require a higher level school. You might want to consider other… [cont.]
Answered by CoachT - Fri Sep 5 00:52:52 2008
Q. I am looking for online Associate Degrees for Mechanical Engineering and I ran across Penn Foster, I just want to know if it is a scam or the real deal.
Asked by Joe - Mon Sep 1 13:01:19 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Penn Foster is accredited by the DETC which is recognized as a legitimate accreditor by the US Dept. of Education. Penn Foster (at the degree level) is not regionally accredited. That means that their course credit will not transfer to most senior (4-year) colleges. Many Penn Foster individual courses have been reviewed for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) and will, based on that evaluation, transfer to many senior (4-year) colleges. As online trade programs go, Penn Foster and Ashworth College are about equals. They serve a valid need for career preparation at the technical/trade level. I suspect though, that a career in Mechanical Engineering may require a higher level school. You might want to consider other… [cont.]
Answered by CoachT - Fri Sep 5 00:52:52 2008
Any graduates of Penn Foster College?
Q. Hello. I just recently enrolled in Penn Foster in their Health Information Technology Associate Degree program. I would like to hear from anyone who has graduated from there. Did you get a good education and job through them? Thanks in advance for all answers.
Asked by dmspoon - Tue Sep 22 19:43:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Hello. I just recently enrolled in Penn Foster in their Health Information Technology Associate Degree program. I would like to hear from anyone who has graduated from there. Did you get a good education and job through them? Thanks in advance for all answers.
Asked by dmspoon - Tue Sep 22 19:43:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
IS Penn Foster College a legitimate college to enroll into for online classes?
Q. IS Penn Foster College a legitimate college to enroll into for online classes?
Asked by ricky d - Fri Dec 14 18:35:40 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm not real sure. I know that for a long time there were literally DOZENS of people up here cheating -- especially in the "Homework Help" category. However, I've not seen one in a long time, so it appears that PF has clamped down somehow. So, I'd say it seems to be at least legit enough to do that! :) Truly though, I'd enroll in an online program from a "brick and mortar" university if I were you though. For instance UCLA (if they have one). Then your degree would just say UCLA and not specify if it was on line or not and no one would know the difference. Hope I helped!
Answered by Beth - Fri Dec 14 18:44:03 2007
Q. IS Penn Foster College a legitimate college to enroll into for online classes?
Asked by ricky d - Fri Dec 14 18:35:40 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm not real sure. I know that for a long time there were literally DOZENS of people up here cheating -- especially in the "Homework Help" category. However, I've not seen one in a long time, so it appears that PF has clamped down somehow. So, I'd say it seems to be at least legit enough to do that! :) Truly though, I'd enroll in an online program from a "brick and mortar" university if I were you though. For instance UCLA (if they have one). Then your degree would just say UCLA and not specify if it was on line or not and no one would know the difference. Hope I helped!
Answered by Beth - Fri Dec 14 18:44:03 2007
is Penn foster online a good college for dental assistant or medical office assistant?
Q. i am very serious about starting an online college soon because i stay at home with my son and am 9 weeks pregnant and really want to get something under my belt being 26 and no prior education except high school of course, i need to do something! i was wondering what anyone thinks of penn foster and if it's any good for dental assisting or medical office assisting? will they accept an online degree? thanks for the site and all Julie!
Asked by leahsxul - Thu Jul 9 10:53:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ya...it's a good college for online training visit
Answered by unknown - Sat Jul 11 03:25:54 2009
Q. i am very serious about starting an online college soon because i stay at home with my son and am 9 weeks pregnant and really want to get something under my belt being 26 and no prior education except high school of course, i need to do something! i was wondering what anyone thinks of penn foster and if it's any good for dental assisting or medical office assisting? will they accept an online degree? thanks for the site and all Julie!
Asked by leahsxul - Thu Jul 9 10:53:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ya...it's a good college for online training visit
Answered by unknown - Sat Jul 11 03:25:54 2009
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