About Us

Whether you need to make up graduation credits, are searching for an online high school alternative, or have been out of school for a while, we're here to help.

Commited to a Culture of Learning

We are committed to fostering a culture of learning, independence, and success. We encourage all our students to commit themselves to academic achievement and personal excellence.

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Our Story

Alta Independent was established to provide an online alternative to traditional education. We provide an educational experience that allows students to advance at his or her own pace. Our accessible online platform allows us to invest our resources into your education. This is done with the intent to prepare students to successfully transition to higher education, career readiness, or the competitive workforce.

Alta Independent is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) through Cognia (formerly AdvancED). We provide curriculum & coursework for grades 6-12.

FAQs

Have a question about our programs or other aspects of our school? We may have the answer listed here:

General Information and Academics

Q: Is Alta Independent accredited?

A: Yes. Alta Independent is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission through Cognia (formerly AdvancEd). You can find more about accreditation at advance-ed.org.

Cognia is the largest community of education professionals in the world.

Cognia combines the knowledge and expertise of a research institute, the skills of a management consulting firm and the passion of a grassroots movement for educational change, they serve as a trusted partner to 34,000 schools and school systems—employing more than four million educators and enrolling more than 20 million students—across the United States and 70 other nations. Cognia was created through a 2006 merger of the Pre-K-12 divisions of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)—and expanded through the addition of the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) in 2012.

Q: Will my diploma from Alta Independent be accepted by my college of choice?

A: Alta Independent provides a full high school curriculum and gives all students the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma, which is a basic requirement for college acceptance.

There are many other factors that will determine acceptance into college. Some of those factors include:

The quality of the college application and essays
The levels of courses finished
Grades earned (overall GPA)
Extra curricular activities
Leadership and community service/involvement
Level of scores received on the ACT and SAT

Alta Independent students have the ability to adjust their schedules and design a course that best fits their needs. If the main goal of the student is to be accepted into a major college or university then Alta Independent provides all of the tools to help the student academically to achieve that goal.

Enrollment and Admissions

Q: Do I need to leave my local school if I want to take courses from Alta Independent? Do students need to be enrolled full time at Alta Independent?

Q: Does Alta Independent have an age limit?

Q: Is there a deadline to enroll?

Courses

Q: How many credits will I need to receive my diploma from Alta Independent?

Q: How do I make a payment?

A: You may make a payment anytime online through our payment portal. There are other options available including:

Mail a check to Alta Independent at PO Box #620 Orem, Utah 84059.
Call our office and make a payment over the phone at 1-888-423-9192.
Call our office and make payment arrangements. If you qualify for financial aid we may allow you to enroll and begin courses without making a payment in full. However, credit will not be issued until all payments have been received and the student's account is current.

Q: How soon can I begin taking courses?

A: Because of our personal commitment to each student's academic success, it will usually takes a couple of days before a student can begin taking courses online. Once the enrollment form is filled out and the payment is received our staff will contact you. Here are some of the steps that need to be completed prior to actually beginning a course:

We will need to request a transcript and prepare a graduation plan for students that are transferring from another school. This is necessary to make sure the student is enrolled in the correct courses.
Students will need to take a few orientation courses that will cover our policies and procedures and help the student succeed in an online learning environment.
The student will be given a username and password to log into the student portal.
Individual training and instructions will be provided as needed.

We are committed to helping our students succeed!

Tuition and Payments

Q: How much does Alta Indpendent cost?

A: Alta Independent offers several programs for high school students, adults, and specialized programs. Prices may vary slightly based on different needs. The following are the basic prices

Graduation Plan: $29 for students wishing to earn a diploma through Alta Independent*

Full-Time and Part-Time Students: $150 for a 0.5 (half) credit course

Full-Time and Part-Time Students: $265 for a 1.0 (full) credit course

Full-Time Students: $195 per month for unlimited courses**

Specialized Credit: $150 per 0.50 (half) credit - approximately 60 hrs

$250 per 1.0 (full) credit - approximately 120 hrs

Adult High School Diploma:

$999 0 - 6 credits needed to graduate

$1,299 6.25 - 8 credits needed to graduate

$1,599 8.25 - 10 credits needed to graduate

$1,899 10.25 - 12 credits needed to graduate

$2,199 12.25 - 14 credits needed to graduate

$2,499 14.25 - 20 credits needed to graduate

$2,799 20.25 - 24 credits needed to graduate

Payment plans are available for our Adult High School Diploma programs. Payments may be amortized over a 24 month period with 0% interest and a maintenance fee of $199 added in addition to the cost of tuition to process payments and maintain the account - this fee can be added into the financed amount.

*The $29 is for the time and labor involved to request transcripts from the students previous school, enter all data into our system, analyze students educational needs and prepare a graduation plan. The payment of $29 will be deducted from the student's first program payment. If student chooses not to enroll then the $29 will be retained by Alta Independent.

**For $250 per month a student can take up to six courses concurrently. As they finish a course they are able to add an additional course. This is the best program for students who are looking to enroll with Alta Independent to receive a high school diploma.

Policies

Q: School Policy Questions

If you still have questions feel free to call us at 1-888-423-9192.

Flexible, Engaging Curriculum
for All Types of High School Students

Our creative educational solutions allow our students to work at their own pace through our online platform. We help you get ready for a higher education, a new career, and to advance into the competitive workforce.

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