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1,700+ McDonald’s Graduates!

Join the many restaurant employees who have graduated from Career Online High School.

No cost for eligible employees
100% online flexibility
Transfer credit accepted
Support from a dedicated Academic Coach
Career Certificate included

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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

Finish your first course in 2 weeks

Plan to spend 8–10 hours per week on your courses

Graduate in an average of 12–14 months

Take up to 18 months to graduate
Transfer Credit

You can transfer in credit from past schools, the GED^®, or the HiSET^® to graduate faster. We will show you how to request transcripts.
Personalized Support

We help you succeed with:

Dedicated academic coach

Support from certified instructors

Technical help

Career guidance and support
Accreditation

Accredited by Cognia/NCA/SACS/NWAC
100% Online Flexiblity

Complete your courses anywhere you are from a cell phone, tablet, laptop, or computer. See our Technology Requirements.
What Courses Will I Take?

(Skip any you have transfer credit for):

4 Career Elective Courses

4 English

4 Social Studies & Health

3 Math

3 Science

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.