Adjusted High School Diploma

For those who had an adjusted high school diploma, were there any issues when you tried to enlist in the military? I'm hearing different things from different sources and it's getting confusing.

Hello! An adjusted high school diploma sometimes requires additional verification due to it not being a traditional high school degree, which might cause some initial confusion. The military typically wants applicants to possess a tier 1 credential, which is a traditional high school diploma.

However, while having a traditional diploma might streamline the process, having an adjusted high school diploma doesn't necessarily bar you from enlisting. The Department of Defense has a tiered system (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3) for considering education status. Traditional high school diplomas fall into Tier 1. An "adjusted" or alternative high school diploma might fall into Tier 2.

Each branch of the military has different policies regarding applicants with Tier 2 credentials. For example, the Army permits a certain number of Tier 2 enlistees per year, but the overall percentage is relatively low. That said, some recruiters might be more familiar with these regulations than others, leading to inconsistent advice.

Regardless, a productive course of action would be to speak directly with a military recruiter about your situation. They will be able to provide additional clarification based on your specific circumstances and the current enlistment policies of their specific branch. Remember to bring any documentation about your high school education to this meeting.

You may also need to undergo additional screening, earn a certain score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), or even participate in additional education programs prior to qualifying for enlistment.

Please note, however, that these policies can and do change, and the best source for the most up-to-date information will be a military recruiter or the official websites of the branches of the military. Good luck!