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Important information
- Additional Info:The Center for Degree Studies program began in 1974. This program offers college-level courses leading to an Associate in Specialized Business and Associate in Specialized Technology degrees. Although some colleges and universities accept transfers for CDS courses, others may not. Consumers are advised to check the admissions practice of the college in which they plan to enroll before signing up for CDS courses.
The high school program began in 1972. They award a diploma upon completion of the course. This course was approved by the PA State Board of Private Licensed Schools. Consumers should check with their state to verify acceptance.
Consumers should read and understand any contract they sign, understand their cancellation rights, and contact the school directly to answer questions regarding policies or courses.
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BBB Accreditation & Rating
About This Business
BBB Accredited Since: 8/2/1962
Years in Business: 128
Business Details
- BBB File Opened:
- 1/1/1962
- Business Started:
- 1/1/1897
- Business Started Locally:
- 1/1/1897
- Business Incorporated:
- 8/23/1985
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
- Alternate Names:
- Penn Foster Career School
- Thomson Education Direct
- Penn Foster High School
- Penn Foster College
- Business Management:
- Mr. Thomas Blesso, CFO
- Mr. Kermit Cook, CEO
- Mr. Frank Jalufka, CFO
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Mr. Thomas Blesso, CFO
- Customer Contacts
- Ms. Kendall Middle Espinosa, Learner Success Specialist
- Fax numbers
- Other Fax: (570) 961-4888
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
Department of Education-PA
333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333
- 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).
Additional Information
- Business Categories
- Correspondence Schools, Business School
Latest Reviews
Erica-Faye H
"I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against Ashworth College (Penn Foster Group) regarding my ongoing difficulties in obtaining my conferred bachelor’s degree transcript. I have been attempting to request my official transcript in order to apply to MSW programs, but I have encountered numerous issues that remain unresolved." ... Read full review
Linda R
"Penn Foster is not the school they say they are. There is a huge lack of communication and trust; department heads dont take responsibility for their words." ... Read full review
Grace J
"This school is an absolute sham. I enrolled in my second semester of my program in April and still have not received my textbook for my FIRST COURSE Of the semester despite literal DOZENS of emails, phone calls, and help tickets to their team." ... Read full review
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