NEDP - National External Diploma Program

✨ Every journey matters—and yours is no exception.

NEDP can be your stepping stone to something more—whether that’s advancing your career, setting a powerful example for your family, or reaching a personal goal you’ve been working toward. Our graduates come from many different paths, but they all share one thing: determination.

🎓 Ready to take that next step? You don’t have to do it alone.

NEDP is currently available in CA, CT, DC, MD, NM, NY, RI, VA, WV.
Find a location near you: https://www.casas.org/nedp/locations
Learn more at https://www.casas.org/nedp

🎓 The NEDP 2026 Changing Lives Scholarship is now open!

If you are an NEDP graduate ready to take the next step in education or career training, this $500 scholarship can help make it possible.

✅ Support for tuition, books, and fees
✅ Three scholarships awarded in 2026

📅 Applications are open now—don’t miss your chance.

👉 https://www.casas.org/nedp/scholarship

Applications are being accepted through July 15, 2026. Eligible applicants must have graduated between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Eligibility requirements are found on our scholarship page.

CASAS was in a New York state of mind last month!

Astrid Robitaille, National Program Specialist, delivered a virtual train-the-trainer session to all seven New York Regional Adult Education Networks. Participants were highly engaged, responding with thumbs up, celebration, and other positive emojis. We truly appreciate the enthusiasm from our new Empire State partners.

Astrid Robitaille, National Program Specialist, and Margaret Kirkpatrick also attended the New York Association for Adult and Continuing Education (NYACCE) conference in Albany. Pictured with Astrid is Long Island RAEN Director Dr. Martin Murphy, who will be presenting on WIOA at the CASAS Summer Institute. Additional photos include Margaret Kirkpatrick with Amy Mazur, President of NYACCE, and Margaret Kirkpatrick with Jesse Fossmire, Associate in Continuing Education with the New York State Education Department (NYSED), High School Equivalency.

April is the month of new beginnings. 🌷🌼🐝
Spring into NEDP! Your path to your future starts now.

Your diploma journey begins here. 🎓

Visit https://www.nedp.org to find a location near you.
NEDP is currently available in CA, CT, DC, MD, NM, NY, RI, VA, and WV.

Connect with CASAS at the 2026 COABE National Conference.

Come to Margaret Kirkpatrick’s session on April 14 in Room 104 from 2:00–3:10 PM to learn more about NEDP and how programs can implement an applied performance assessment system for adults and out-of-school youth to earn a high school diploma.

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NEDP - National External Diploma Program

Life doesn't stop so you can go back to school.

That’s why NEDP is designed for you.

Work from home, at your own pace, and get credit for the life and work experience you already have.

No classrooms, no commutes—just progress!

NEDP is currently available in CA, CT, DC, MD, NM, NY, RI, VA, WV.

Learn more at https://www.casas.org/nedp
Find a location near you: https://www.casas.org/nedp/locations

Make time for you on your to-do list! 🎓

NEDP is a flexible, online high school alternative for adults. We are currently in CA, CT, DC, MD, NM, NY, RI, VA, and WV.

🗺️ Find a location near you to sign up: https://www.casas.org/nedp/locations

Learn more at www.nedp.org

A High School Diploma opens doors to better jobs, training programs, and new opportunities.

We’re proud to support returning adult learners preparing for that next step in:

California • Connecticut • Washington, DC • Maryland • New Mexico • New York • Rhode Island • Virginia • West Virginia

**Accredited high school credential earned by NEDP graduates is issued by the state or local school division.

Find an NEDP provider near you at casas.org/nedp/locations

Whether you’re:

📌 Exploring career training
📌 Looking for better job prospects
📌 Ready to finish what you started

NEDP offers a remote option with the flexibility needed for busy adults.🧑‍🎓✨

Learn more at nedp.org

“You can kill the dreamer, but you can’t kill the dream.”

Martin Luther King Jr.

At CASAS, we honor the enduring power of education to uplift individuals, strengthen communities, and keep the dream of opportunity alive for all learners.

The National External Diploma Program supports adult learners by building on independence, strengthening real-world skills, and preparing individuals for future education and the workforce.

NEDP is available in 9 participating states in 90 locations - visit www.casas.org/nedp/locations to find a location near you.

As 2025 winds down, we’re looking back on the inspiring journeys we’ve seen this year and looking forward to the opportunities waiting in 2026.

We’re proud to recognize Kayla Bernal, our second recipient of the NEDP Changing Lives Scholarship. Kayla showed up consistently, put in the work, and kept moving forward. She earned her diploma to create a better future for herself and her child, and she has already begun college, working toward a career in radiology. As her NEDP assessor shared, Kayla’s dedication, commitment, and positive attitude stood out throughout her NEDP journey.

Congratulations to all of our 2025 NEDP graduates. Your achievements inspire us, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.

To learn more about NEDP, visit www.nedp.org or email [email protected].

2026 could be your year to make big moves and NEDP can be the path that helps you get there.