Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions by browsing below at a collection of some of our most asked.

  • What is the Excel Center®?

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    The Excel Center® is a free high school for adults and older youth who have not received an Indiana Core 40 diploma.

  • Is the Excel Center® accredited?

    Yes, our school is chartered by the Indiana Charter Schools Board.

  • How do I enroll?

    Enrollment is open year round and free! Click here to complete an application today. 

  • Does The Excel Center® offer a GED or HSE?

    No. The Excel Center® offers an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma.

  • What is an Indiana Core 40 diploma?

    The Core 40 is a high school diploma whose graduation requirements have been set by the Indiana Department of Education (DOE). For more information on graduation requirements, please click here.

  • How much does The Excel Center® cost?

    The Excel Center® is free. There is no cost to attend.

  • How much does it cost to take certification or college credit courses?

    College credit and certification courses are offered to The Excel Center® students free of charge, as part of our graduation pathways.

  • How long will it take for me to receive my diploma?

    The time it takes to graduate varies by student and greatly depends on the number of high school credits a student has upon enrollment, class placement and the amount of classes students are able to complete per term. Our classes are accelerated, and courses are often bundled.

  • When is graduation?

    While you may finish at any time throughout the year, The Excel Center® hold two formal ceremonies to celebrate graduation-one in winter and one in the spring.

  • Is The Excel Center® an online school?

    No. The Excel Center® classes are taught in-person at each of our campus locations. However, some locations may offer select certification and other courses through distance learning or with local college professors.

  • Does The Excel Center® offer English as a second language (ESL) classes?

    As a high school for adults, all students must be working toward gaining a high school diploma to attend. For English language learners, we develop an Individual Learning Plan, based on the Home Language Survey and WIDA Assessment, designed to help reach proficiency in the English language.

  • Will my past credits from high school transfer?

    If you have successfully completed high school courses at another school, you may be able to transfer your credits to The Excel Center®. Coaches and registrars will review your transcripts and let you know how many apply toward your diploma from The Excel Center®.

  • Can I attend The Excel Center® if I was expelled from my previous school?

    In many cases, yes. The Excel Center® works with students from a variety of backgrounds and can assist with circumstances that may present a barrier to your education.

  • Can I attend The Excel Center® if I have a certificate of completion or GED?

    Yes. If you previously earned a Certificate or GED/HSE, you may enroll at The Excel Center® to earn your high school diploma.

  • Can I take certification or college classes at The Excel Center® if I already have my high school diploma?

    No. To take classes at The Excel Center®, you must be enrolled as a student at one of our campuses.

  • Who is the McKinney-Vento Homeless Children & Youth Program Liaison for The Excel Center® Evansville Southeast?

    Courtney Jones
    Lead Life Coach – McKinney-Vento District Liaison
    5001 Washington Ave
    Evansville, IN 47715
    812-974-4106 (cell)

    Charie Jones
    IDOE Homeless Education State Coordinator
    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    317-232-0957

  • Where can I find more information about the McKinney-Vento: Homeless Children and Youth Program?