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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    2/5stars

    All customer reviews are handled by the BBB where the company is Headquartered or a central customer review processing location.

    Average of 61 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    135 complaints closed in last 3 years

    45 complaints closed in last 12 months

    All complaints are handled by the BBB where the company is Headquartered or a central customer complaint processing location.

    This rating reflects BBB's opinion about the entire organization's interactions with its customers, including interactions with local locations.

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    Overview

    Penn Foster offers distance education courses at both the secondary and post secondary level. Penn Foster Career School offers degree and vocational programs while Penn Foster High School administers the High School Program.

    Business Details

    Headquarters
    14300 N Northsight Blvd Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3674
    Headquarters
    925 Oak St, Scranton, PA 18515-0999
    BBB File Opened:
    10/5/2006
    Years in Business:
    127
    Business Started:
    1/1/1897
    Business Incorporated:
    8/23/1985
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of AUN 419355759 for this business, issued by Department of Education-PA

    These agencies may include:

    Department of Education-PA

    333 Market Street

    Harrisburg PA 17126-0333

    (717) 783-8228

    http://www.education.state.pa.us

    • Penn Foster is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council in Washington, DC (202-234-5100) (www.detc.org).
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Business Management
    • Mr. Andrew Kachurak, Customer Relations Specialist
    • Mr. Frank Britt, CEO
    • Mr. Thomas Blesso, CFO
    Contact Information

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Andrew Kachurak, Customer Relations Specialist
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (480) 315-4955
      Primary Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Email Addresses

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