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Join 1,000+ McDonald’s Employees Who Did It!

Over a thousand restaurant employees have graduated from Career Online High School. Now you can, too.

No Cost for Eligible Employees
100% Online Flexibility
Transfer Credit Accepted
Support from a Dedicated Academic Coach
Career Certificate Included

Next Steps:

1.Check Eligibility
2.Choose the Career Path for your high school diploma.
3.Enroll and complete your first prerequisite course within 2 weeks.

Am I Eligible?
McOpCo Employees

McOpCo full-time Store Manager Trainee, Certified Swing Manager, Department Manager, or General Manager are eligible if:

You have a performance rating of “significant performance” or better, maintained throughout the course/program.

McOpCo restaurant Crew, Floor Supervisor, Shift Manager Trainee, Primary Maintenance, or other part-time employee are eligible if:

You are employed by McDonald’s for at least 90 cumulative days.

You work an average of 15 hours per week or more.

You have a performance rating of “significant performance” or better, maintained throughout the course/program.
Operator Employees

Full-time restaurant manager or staff of participating Franchise Owner/Operator are eligible if:

You are currently employed by a participating Franchise Owner/Operator.

You work a minimum of 30 hours per week for that Franchise Owner/Operator.

You are in good standing as determined by the Franchise Owner/Operator.

Restaurant crew, part-time manager or part-time office staff of participating Franchise Owner/Operator are eligible if:

You are currently employed by a participating Franchise Owner/Operator.

You are employed by the same Franchise Owner/Operator at least 90 cumulative days as of the time of the Tuition Assistance Request application completion.

You work an average of 15 hours per week for that Franchise Owner/Operator.

You are in good standing as determined by the Franchise Owner/Operator.
About the Program
Time & Effort

Complete your first course within 2 weeks.

Take your courses online, on your schedule.

Spend >8–10 hours a week.

Average completion time is 12–14 months.
Transfer Credit

Transfer up to 14 of the 18 credits from prior high schools or the GED. We will show you how to request transcripts.
Support

We will help you succeed with:

Personalized academic coaching

Academic help from certified instructors

Technical support

Online career webinars and seminars
Technical Requirements

You need access to a computer or tablet, Internet connection, and an email address. See Technology Requirements.
What Courses Will I Take?

(Skip any you have transfer credit for):

Career Elective Courses (4 credits)

English (4 credits)

Social Studies & Health (4 credits)

Math (3 credits)

Science (3 credits)
Accreditation

Accredited by Cognia/NCA/SACS/NWAC.

Career Paths

As part of the program, you’ll also earn a Career Certificate. To get started, choose a career pathway. You will need to complete the first prerequisite course within 2 weeks in order to qualify for the program.