High School Equivalency Classes
Did you know that in Lucas County, nearly 30,000 adults aged 18 to 64 do not have a high school credential? Earning a High Equivalency Certificate (HSE) will:
- Increase earning potential
- Provide an opportunity for advancing in current jobs
- Open job opportunities
- Lead to enrollment in post-secondary education (College or Trade School)
A High School Equivalency Class Student Story
The Owens (Aspire) College and Career Readiness Center offer 12 HSE no-cost prep classes in Toledo, Perrysburg or Findlay. Our classes are developed to help students improve the basic skills required to take a state-recognized HSE test. Students will also gain career readiness skills that will help them function in the post-secondary and workforce.
First, please review our Site Schedule (PDF) to select from one of our classes that fits your schedule. Next, complete and submit the Student Registration forms. Someone from our office will contact you within 7–10 business days of receiving your documents to schedule an orientation for an upcoming class. To start sooner, call (567) 661-2227 to speak with a representative.
Required Documentation
PLEASE NOTE: Due to current federal regulations, all students participating in any of our Aspire classes will be required to show documentation of U.S. Legal Status Verification. Please see the forms of currently acceptable documentation (PDF) that must be presented at orientation or before official enrollment in Aspire classes. Students may not be served or enrolled in Aspire classes without approved documentation. The documentation requirements and evaluation process are subject to change without notice.